FORD 2003 Expedition v.3 - Manual (Page 85)

A/C control
A/C
Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning
in all modes except Floor & Defrost, Defrost and Max A/C.
When manual A/C is selected (On) the indicator will be lit. When manual
A/C is selected (Off) the indicator will not be lit.
In Floor & Defrost and Defrost, if the outside temperature is above
approximately 2°C (35°F), the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify
the air to reduce fogging. The A/C indicator will not illuminate.
When placed in Max A/C, the A/C indicator will automatically illuminate
and cannot be manually disabled.
OPERATING TIPS
• To reduce fogging in humid weather conditions, unless in Defrost or
Floor & Defrost, press the A/C control before driving as the air
conditioning removes moisture from the air. To reduce humidity
buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather conditions, do not
drive with the climate control system in the Off mode.
• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather
conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Max A/C or
Off mode.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave your vehicle in the
Max A/C or Off mode when turning off the vehicle.
• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your vehicle in the
Max A/C or Off mode when turning off the ignition.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the windshield.
• To increase the efficiency of the A/C, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes after start up or until the vehicle has
been “aired out”.
• Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts.
They may reduce visibility, fall into the ducts, or degrade the
performance of your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Climate Controls
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