Ford Windstar (2003 year). Manual — part 7

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.

: Distributes outside air through

the instrument panel vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out
and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through

the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.

3. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm

weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”
using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air

flow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3

1

2

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3. Set the fan speed to HI

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air
through the instrument panel
registers to cool the vehicle. This
mode is more noisy than A/C, but is
more economical and efficient. May
reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

2. A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel register vents only.

3. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.

A/C

MAX

A/C

1

5

2

3

4

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4. Rear defrost control: Clears the
rear window of thin ice and fog
when the engine is running.

5. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to HI

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REAR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air
through the instrument panel
registers to cool the vehicle. This
mode is more noisy than A/C, but is
more economical and efficient. May
reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

2. A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel register vents only.

3. Rear temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the rear of the vehicle when the unit is operating and the rear
occupants do not have control.

4. Rear defrost control: Clears the
rear window of thin ice and fog
when the engine is running.

5. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

6. Front temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the front of the passenger compartment.

7. Rear passenger compartment: Turns on the auxilary climate control
system, adjust rear blower speed and in “REAR CTL” setting allows
control to the rear occupants.

A/C

FRONT

REAR

OFF

MAX

A/C

REAR CTL

2

3

4

1

5

6

7

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