1997 Ford Expedition Owners Manual

Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Reporting safety defects

Index

Contents

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Introduction

ICONS AND WARNINGS

ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them.

Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim.

WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this owner’s guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES Before you drive your vehicle, please read this owner’s guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. In vehicles of this type, incorrect operation may result in unpredictable handling behavior. Be sure to read Control Trac – Automatic Four–Wheel Drive System (if equipped) in the

Driving chapter as well as the special “Four Wheeling” supplement included with AWD and 4WD vehicles.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too briskly during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving. Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles). From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Introduction

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Introduction

Using your vehicle as a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Instrumentation

Fuel gauge

(pg. 15)

Speed control (pg. 41)

Gearshift (pg. 114)

Speedometer

(pg. 14)

Tachometer

(pg. 15)

Engine oil

pressure gauge

(pg. 16)

Charging system gauge (pg. 16)

Engine coolant

temperature

gauge (pg. 15)

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OR M

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INT 2INT 1
OFF

ON

OFF

PANEL

DIM

AUTO LAMP

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O V E R D R I V E O F F

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140

20 km/h 20 km/h

SRS

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Transmission

control switch (pg. 48)

Driver air bag

(pg. 87)

Headlamp control

(pg. 20)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 44)

Instrument panel dimmer

switch (pg. 22)

Instrumentation

Vents (pg. 28)

Electronic sound system

(pg. 24)

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

4WD HIGH

4WD LOW

2WD

LO

HI

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

*MAX A/C

PANEL & FLOOR

FLOOR FLR & DEF

DEF

COOL

WARM

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 63)

4WD Control*

(pg. 119)

Climate controls

(pg. 27)

* if equipped

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THEFT THEFT

RPMx1000
RPMx1000

ABS ABS

CHECK ENGINE

FUEL RESET

LOW

RANGE

4x4

LOW FUEL

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Instrumentation

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

LOW LOW FUEL FUEL

DOOR AJAR

BRAKE

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Your vehicle is equipped with the following instrument cluster:

Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is low.

Engine coolant temperature Illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to On. Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the engine and check the engine coolant level as soon as possible. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant and What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and care section.

Low washer fluid Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned to On. Also illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Oil pressure Illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to On. Illuminates when the oil pressure is low. Stop the engine and check the engine oil level as soon as possible. Refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care section. The oil pressure and engine coolant warning lights share the same lightbulb — if one of the warning lights illuminates, they both do.

Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open.

Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Instrumentation

LOW WASH

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DOOR AJAR

Instrumentation

Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to Using the safety restraints properly in the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned to On. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced. For more information, refer to Supplemental restraints system (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Check engine warning light This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the On position and the engine is off. Refer to What you should know about the On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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BRAKE

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CHECK ENGINE

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on the end of the gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4–wheel drive) is engaged.

4x4 (if equipped) Illuminates when the 4H (Four-Wheel Drive) or 4L (Four-Wheel Drive Low) is engaged.

4x4 low range (if equipped) Illuminates when 4L (Four-Wheel Drive Low) is engaged.

Instrumentation

OVERDRIVE OFF

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A4WD

4x4

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LOW RANGE

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Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.

Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been activated. For more information , refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Anti-theft system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to verify that the passive anti-theft system is operating properly.

High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on.

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ABS

FUEL RESET

THEFT

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Check air suspension Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing.

Testing warning lights

LOW LOW FUEL FUEL

DOOR AJAR

BRAKE

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10

0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0

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Turn the ignition key to ON without starting the vehicle. The warning and indicator lights shown above will illuminate for a brief time. If any of these lights do not illuminate, contact your dealer for service.

Safety belt warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Instrumentation

CHECK SUSP

THEFT THEFT

RPMx1000
RPMx1000

ABS ABS

CHECK ENGINE

FUEL RESET

LOW

RANGE

4x4

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Instrumentation

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES

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70

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40

0 0 0 0 0 5
0 0 0 0 0 5

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20

10
10

20 km/h 20 km/h

MPH

0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0

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120

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140

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100

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180

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THEFT THEFT

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RPMx1000

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0 0 0 0 0 5

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20 km/h 20 km/h

MPH MPH

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140

90
100

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180

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18

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal zone. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Switch off the engine and allow it to cool. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant and What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Fuel gauge For information on the capacity of the fuel tank, refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.

Instrumentation

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Instrumentation

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate reading is obtained with the vehicle on level ground. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gage indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position. Refer the Ignition information in the Controls and features chapter for more information on the positions of the ignition.

Charging system gauge If the pointer moves and stays outside of the normal range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as safely possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle is in the normal range. If the gauge constantly indicates low pressure at normal engine speed, refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the gauge indicates a low pressure and the engine oil level is correct, switch off the engine immediately and have the vehicle

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checked by your dealer or qualified service technician.

Odometer Registers the total number of miles the vehicle has traveled.

Instrumentation

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0 0 0 0 0 5
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40

20

20 km/h 20 km/h

10

MPH MPH

0 0 1 0
0 0 1 0

140
140

90
100

180
180

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Trip odometer Registers thenumber of miles traveled on individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

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40

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100

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0 0 0 0 0 5
0 0 0 0 0 5

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120

80

20 km/h 20 km/h

10

MPH MPH

0 0 1 0
0 0 1

140
140

90
100

180
180

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition control in the ON position, the trip computer displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. For more information on the overhead console of your vehicle,

km TO EMPTY

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Instrumentation

refer to trip computer information in the Controls and features chapter.

Selectable features English/metricdisplay Press the E/M control to change to message center display from metric to English units or vice versa.

Compass Press the mode control once for compass only display.

Fuelrange Press the mode control to display the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to empty may be inaccurate with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (e.g. towing with a trailer), but will eventually recover.

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E/M

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MODE

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Fueleconomy Press the mode control to display your vehicle’s average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers (miles/gallon). Press the mode control to display the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle. Distance to empty display may be inaccurate if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. Fuel fills of less than 22.7 liters (six gallons) may not be detected by the trip computer. Off Press the mode control a final time to turn the trip computer display off.

Instrumentation

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Controls and features

Headlamp/foglamp control Rotate the headlamp control to the desired position:

— OFF. — Parking lamps on.

— Headlamps on.

Foglampcontrol(ifequipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamps are in the

position.

Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp (located to the indicator light right of the control) will illuminate.

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PANEL

DIM

PANEL

DIM

PULL FOR FOG

Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to Off. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control up. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward. • To turn autolamps off, rotate the • A small LED illuminates under the autolamp control to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on by the autolamps. • Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the

control down until it clicks.

position and pull for fog.

Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only) The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running • the parking brake is released • the headlamp system is in the

position

Controls and features

PANEL

DIM

AUTO LAMP

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Controls and features

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will

not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

the panel.

Panel dimmer control • Turn the control up to brighten • Turn the control down to dim • Rotate the control up until it clicks to turn on the interior lights.

the panel.

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PANEL

DIM

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4WD control (if equipped) This control operates the Control Trac 4WD. Refer to Control trac system in the Driving chapter for more information.

Controls and features

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

A4WD 4H

2H

4L

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

A4WD

2H

4H

4L

Auxiliary power point This 12V power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

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Controls and features

Audio system

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

Refer to the “Audio Guide” in your Owner Portfolio.

Fuel pump shut-off switch Refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter for information on operating the fuel pump shut-off switch.

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Controls and features

Air suspension load leveling on/off switch (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension system that levels your vehicle when carrying heavy loads. Refer to Air suspension load leveling in the Driving chapter for more information.

OFF

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Controls and features

Rear window defroster Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.

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Controls and features

Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Driving chapter.

BRAKE

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Operating the instrument panel controls

LO

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

HI

COOL

WARM

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

*MAX A/C

PANEL & FLOOR FLOOR FLR & DEF

DEF

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Controls and features

Instrumentpanelvents There are four vents on the instrument panel. These vents are equipped with dials to adjust the amount and direction of air passing through them.

Temperature Turn temperature control to the desired temperature.

COOL

WARM

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Controls and features

Fanspeed Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed.

LO

HI

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Airflowandairconditioning Turn the mode control to the desired airflow position.

Controlling airflow Select PANEL for air to flow through these vents:

OFF

PANEL

A/C

MAX A/C

PANEL & FLOOR FLOOR FLR & DEF

DEF

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

The PANEL position allows outside air to flow through the instrument panel vents.

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VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

Controls and features

Select PANEL & FLOOR for air to flow through these vents:

The PANEL & FLOOR position directs outside air to flow between the panel and floor vents. The air conditioning system will function in this mode provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F). Select FLOOR for air to flow through these vents:

The FLOOR position directs outside air to flow through the floor vents.

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Controls and features

Select FLR & DEF for air to flow through these vents:

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

ST

BAL FADE

CLK

AUTO SET

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ

DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW

FF

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

LO

HI

OFF

*A/C *MAX A/C

The FLR & DEF position directs outside air to flow through the floor vents and the windshield defroster vents. The air conditioning system will function in this mode provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F). for air to flow through Select these vents:

position directs outside The air to flow through the windshield defroster vents. The air conditioning system will function in this mode provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).

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Controls and features

Airconditioning Select A/C for air conditioned air to flow through these vents:

The A/C mode directs outside air conditioned air to flow through the instrument panel vents. The A/C mode can be used for heating, ventilating and defogging the windows or air conditioning. The A/C system only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F). Select MAX A/C for air to flow through these vents:

The MAX A/C mode recirculates the cabin air and directs it to flow through the instrument panel vents. This mode is noisier but more economical than the A/C mode. The air conditioning system only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).

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VOL – PUSH ON

AM FM BASS TREB