Ford Contour (1999 year). Manual — part 8

Controls and features

30

• DEF – Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. If the
temperature is about 10°C (50°F)
or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to
prevent fogging.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF
before driving. This will prevent
your windshield from fogging. After
a few minutes, select any desired
position.

• To prevent humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, don’t drive with
the climate control system in the
OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front
seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under the
hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked
with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do
a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with
the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.

13CCfen 3/25/99 1:50 PM Page 30

Controls and features

31

Cabin air filter

Your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter that removes pollen and road
dust from outside air before it is
directed to the interior of the
vehicle. Refer to the Maintenance
and care chapter for maintenance
of this filter.

• When placing objects on top of
your instrument panel, be careful
to not place them over the
defroster outlets. These objects
can block airflow and reduce your
ability to see through your
windshield. Also, avoid placing
small objects on top of your
instrument panel. These objects
can fall down into the defroster
outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate
control system.

13CCfen 3/25/99 1:50 PM Page 31

Controls and features

32

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR

DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

1

2

4

5

ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

10

20

30

40

50

60 70 80

90

100

110

120

130

MPH

20

40

60

55

80

120

100

140

160

180

200

E

F

1

2

0

3

x 1000

4

5

6

7

8

CHECK
ENGINE

TRACTION
CONTROL

O/D
OFF

M

IRRORS

CLOCK

TRACTION

TROL

C

H

AUDIO SYSTEMS
Compact disc radio

13CCfen 3/25/99 1:50 PM Page 32

Controls and features

33

Electronic stereo radio with cassette

Electronic stereo radio

13CCfen 3/25/99 1:50 PM Page 33