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Operating tips, Climate controls – FORD 2010 Escape Hybrid v.1 User Manual

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14.

Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the
Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the
display and is labeled EXT TEMP.

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver
Controls
chapter.

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

select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

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

system OFF or with

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

• 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 improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position to
continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance:
Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.

2. Do not override A/C or

(recirculated air).

3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
Manual operation:
1. Select A/C.

2. Select

or

.

3. Select

(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.

4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

Climate Controls

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2010 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)