Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) - Ford Escape 2022 Owner's Manual

Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off
Press and release the button to
switch on maximum defrost.
The system sets the left-hand and
right-hand settings to HI, air flows through
the windshield air vents, and the blower
motor adjusts to the highest speed. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear
the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The
heated rear window also turns on when
you select maximum defrost.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off
Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations to improve heating or cooling
efficiency.
Climate Control
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EATC)
E289733 E289733
Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Note: For Hybrid vehicles, the air
conditioning compressor may run and
airflow may be felt when the climate control
is off to provide cooling to the battery.
Directing the Airflow
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You can direct air through any combination
of these air vents.
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Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the footwell air
vents.