Climate control – FORD 2013 Escape v.2 User Manual

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Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

Manual Climate Control

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing, if
required.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Do not adjust the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The
system automatically adjusts to the
previously stored settings. For the system
to function efficiently, the instrument panel
and side air vents should be fully open.

Note: At low ambient temperatures with
AUTO selected, the air stream is directed
toward the windshield and side windows
for as long as the engine remains cold.

Note: When the system is switched off,
outside air is prevented from entering your
vehicle.

Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,
and the interior and exterior temperatures
are high, the system automatically selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling of the
interior. When the selected air temperature
is reached, the system automatically selects
outside air.

Note: When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air conditioning
switches on. Outside air flows into your
vehicle.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Press the high fan speed button control.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.

Press the footwell button to distribute
air to the footwell air vents.

Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.

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