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Operating tips, Climate controls – FORD 2008 Explorer v.1 User Manual

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17. Temperature conversion:
Press to toggle between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature on the
DATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.

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

the air flow selector in the

position.

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

air flow selector in OFF or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear 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, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan
speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into
the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C
system.

For maximum cooling performance:
• Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To
increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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2008 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Climate Controls

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