Ford 2003 Excursion Owner's Manual page 64

Climate Controls
When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing
conditions and A/C will be displayed in the display window. If A/C is
selected while in AUTO operation, A/C will not be displayed in the
display window and the EATC system will remain in AUTO operation.
However, the EATC system will operate without the use of the air
conditioning. To return to automatic air conditioning operation, press
AUTO.
Recirculation control
Used to manually enable or disable
the operation of the recirculated air
operation in all modes except .
The use of recirculated air when the
air conditioning is operating helps to
reduce the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle in
very hot conditions. Recirculated air
may also help to keep undesired
outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to
allow the EATC system to automatically control the selection of outside
or recirculated air.
The recirculation control cannot be selected in the , as interior
fogging may occur.
When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates
automatically for existing conditions. However, will not be
displayed in the display window. If is pressed again, will
not be displayed in the display window and the EATC system will remain
in AUTO operation. To return to automatic recirculated air operation,
press AUTO.
Do not leave the EATC system in recirculated air operation for extended
periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp
conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear
windows.
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