Ford Contour (2000 year). Manual - part 7

Controls and features

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Climate control system

Vents

Airflow from the vents may be
adjusted by moving the horizontal
control or vertically adjusting the
vent (except passenger side outer
vent) according to your airflow
preference.

Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:

• Manual heating system

• Manual heating and air 

conditioning system

In some modes, the two systems
function similarly. In modes where
the systems do not function
similarly, the different functions
are noted.

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

        ROL

C

H

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Heater only system 
(if equipped)

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

HI

/

LO

HI

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

• PANEL – Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel
registers.

• OFF – Outside air is shut out and
the fan will not operate.

• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside
air through the instrument panel
registers and the floor ducts.

• FLOOR – Allows for maximum
heating. Distributes outside air
through floor ducts.

Fan speed control 

Controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle.

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• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside
air through the floor ducts and the
windshield defroster ducts.

• DEF – Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF
before driving. This will help to
reduce fogging on your windshield.
After a few minutes, select any
desired position.

• To reduce 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).

• Do not place objects 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.

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Manual heating and air
conditioning system 
(if equipped)

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

LO

HI

Fan speed control 

Controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.

OFF

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

/

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor
will operate in all modes except
PANEL, PNL/FLR, and FLOOR.
However, the air conditioning will
only function if the outside
temperature is about 10°C (50°F )
or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes
considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if
clear water drips on the ground
under the air conditioner drain
while the system is working and
even after you have stopped the
vehicle.

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