Ford Falcon. Manual — part 300

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

decrease heating. Turning the dial fully anti-clockwise

will toggle "A/C MAX" mode, which provides maximum

Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control

occupant cooling, by switching on the air conditioning

System

and selecting recirculated air inlet and face level air

outlet. When turning the dial clockwise after selecting

A/C MAX, fresh air will automatically be selected while

the other A/C MAX modes will remain unchanged.

NOTE: The heater maintains warmth only when the

engine is operating. Full heating is only available

when the engine is at normal operating temperature

Item

Description

1

Temperature Control LHS

2

Windscreen Demist

3

Air Distribution Mode Button

4

Rear Window Demist

5

Temperature Control RHS

Air conditioning

6

Air Conditioning Button

7

On/Off Auto Mode Button

Press the A/C button to select the air conditioner

on/off.

8

Fan Speed Dial

NOTE: If the blower fan is off and A/C is turned on

9

Recirculated Mode

the fan will automatically come on to the lowest

The dual zone automatic climate control system

speed. A/C MAX mode is selected by turning the

automatically controls heating, cooling and fan speed

temperature control dial fully anti-clockwise to the A/C to maintain the desired level selected between 18 ºC

MAX position. A/C MAX automatically switches on the and 30 ºC when operated in the ’AUTO’ mode. The

air conditioner, selects the Recirculated Air inlet mode selected comfort setting (eg. 22ºC) is automatically

and Face Level air outlet mode. These modes can be maintained when ’AUTO’ mode is selected. Driver

manually overridden.

and front passenger have independent comfort

settings. 22 ºC is the recommended comfort setting

for most users.
A microcomputer and sensors monitor cabin, outside

air, air conditioner evaporator and engine

temperatures as well as the strength of direct

sunshine on the interior of the vehicle. Instrument

panel face level vents should be adjusted to direct

airflow to suit personal comfort.

Automatic Operation

After starting the engine, if ’Off’ is displayed in the

control panel display window, press the ’AUTO’

button to turn the system on. Adjust the comfort level

to the desired temperature using the ’Temperature

control’ buttons. After starting the engine, if ’AUTO’

The A/C MAX graphic will continue to be displayed

appears in the display window, the system will

while the temperature control dial is set to A/C MAX

automatically adjust to that comfort level without any

and the Recirculated Air inlet mode is retained.

further assistance.

NOTE: The air conditioner will only operate with the

engine running.

NOTE: To maximise cooling efficiency, select A/C

MAX and select a high fan speed setting

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different setting until the driver’s setting is no longer

’LOW’ or ’HIGH’. When the driver changes the

setting from ’LOW’ or ’HIGH’, both passenger and

driver settings are controlled together by the driver

until the passenger adjusts their temperature setting.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger and driver

settings are set at the previously set driver’s setting. If

the driver then adjusts the temperature setting, both

passenger and driver settings are controlled together

by the driver until the passenger adjusts their

temperature setting. The passenger setting can be

re-linked to the driver setting at any time by holding

down the auto button for more than 2 seconds.
NOTE: The heater maintains warmth only when the

engine is operating. Full heating is only available

’Auto’ mode automatically controls air source, air

when the engine is at normal operating temperature.

distribution, fan speed, air conditioning and

temperature. From time to time you may notice the air

Blower fan speed selector

distribution mode and fan speed changing. This is the

system’s normal mode of operation whereby it selects The blower fan speed selector is used to adjust the

the mode of air distribution and fan speed most

blower fan speed. To turn the fan off completely,

appropriate to maintain the selected comfort setting.

press the "OFF" button.

When starting the vehicle on a cold day with a cold

NOTE: The blower fan will only operate with the

engine, air discharge is delayed until the engine

ignition in the ON position.

begins to reach operating temperature.

Simultaneously, the blower fan speed will increase to

assist warm air circulation throughout the cabin. As

the interior air warms to the preselected comfort

setting, the fan speed will then decrease.
The OFF button will turn the automatic climate control

system off but will allow fresh air to enter the cabin

through the instrument panel vents. Fan speed and air

distribution may be controlled in the off mode.

Semi-Automatic operation

If desired, you may override the automatic control

system and operate some features manually (such as

fan speed and air distribution). Manually selecting

such features when in ’Auto’ mode will change the

system to ’Semi-auto’. Full automatic control can be

resumed at any time by pressing the ’Auto’ button.

Outside Air Temperature

Dual zone temperature control

A sensor under the passenger-side exterior mirror

monitors outside temperature. This is displayed in the

Dual zone temperature control allows the driver and

message display window. Correct operation of the

front passenger to set independent air temperatures

sensor relies on air moving across the sensor.

according to personal preference.

Therefore, at low vehicle speed, or operating the

NOTE: This does not allow independent distribution

vehicle for a short period of time, the display may

modes or fan speed, only temperature.

differ slightly from the true outside air temperature.

The rear console vent outputs correspond to all

Windscreen demist

Climate Control outputs as set by the driver and front

In the event that fast demisting of glass is required,

passenger.

press the demist button. Air is directed to the

The temperature may be set within the range of 18ºC

windscreen and side window vents to demist glass.

to 30ºC, in 0.5ºC increments. If a temperature below

The air conditioner and blower fan will operate, the

18ºC is selected, then ’LOW’ is displayed. If a

fresh air mode will be selected and heating (if

temperature above 30ºC is selected, then ’HIGH’ is

available) will be used. When the glass is demisted,

displayed.

press the AUTO button to return to automatic climate

If the driver selects either ’LOW’ or ’HIGH’, the

control.

passenger setting is also changed to ’LOW’ or

’HIGH’ and the passenger is unable to choose a

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Heated rear Window Demister

Air Conditioning

With the ignition ON, press the switch to turn the

Press the ’A/C’ button to toggle the air conditioner

demister on. The graphic on the Interior Command

on/off. Note: if the fan is off and A/C is turned on the

Centre screen will appear. To turn off, press the

fan will automatically come on to the lowest speed.

switch again, otherwise the demister will automatically NOTE: If the system is OFF and the A/C is turned ON

turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes.

the system will return to ’AUTO’ operation.

To switch off, press the switch again, otherwise the

NOTE: If the system is OFF and the A/C is turned ON

demister will automatically turn itself off after

the system will return to ’AUTO’ operation.

approximately 15 minutes.

NOTE: The air conditioner will only operate with the

Distribution mode selector

engine running.

May be used to direct the air to particular groups of

NOTE: To maximise cooling efficiency, select AUTO

outlet vents. Press the button repeatedly up or down

operation.

until the desired setting is shown in the display

window. Information on distribution modes can be

Distribution Modes

found later in this section.

Distribution modes can only be selected with the

ignition on.

Face level

Air is directed to the adjustable instrument panel vents

and the centre console vents (for rear seat

passengers). The vents may be adjusted for direction

and flow or may be individually closed if desired.

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Face level/footwell

Windscreen demist/footwell

Air is directed to the adjustable instrument panel

Air is directed to the windscreen and side window

vents, centre console vents (for rear seat passengers) vents to aid in glass demisting Air is also directed to

and front footwell vents. If heating is selected, heated the front footwell vents. and centre console vents (for

air is directed to the front footwell vents and partially

rear seat passengers).

heated air is directed to the face level vents.
The warmer the setting, the warmer the air to face If

full cooling is selected, cool air is delivered to face

and footwell vents.

Footwell

Air is directed to the front footwell vents, centre

console vents (for rear seat passengers) and a small

amount is also directed to the windscreen and side

Windscreen demist

window vents to reduce glass misting or fogging.

When windscreen demist mode is selected, the A/C

and fresh air modes are automatically selected for

glass demisting. Also, the blower fan will automatically

start at the lowest fan speed if the fan was not already

running. For maximum demisting, highest heating and

highest fan setting should also be used.
NOTE: A/C and fresh air mode can be manually

overridden but demist efficiency will be reduced.

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