FORD 2009 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 39)

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic
operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control.
The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution,
A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle
to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts
the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The
recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C),
then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear
in the upper left corner of the display.
2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
3. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection. Press AUTO to return to full automatic control.
4. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press AUTO to return to
full automatic control.
5. Power/ : Press to activate/deactivate the climate control
system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering
Climate Controls
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