Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 39

13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, MAX A/C,
14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to
activate/adjective the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the
Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.
Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the
display and is labeled EXT TEMP.
Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If
your vehicle is equipped with a message center, refer to Setup menu in
the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,
select (defrost) or
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system OFF or with
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back 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."
For maximum cooling performance:
• Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
2. Do not override A/C or
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
• Manual operation:
1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Select or .
3. Select (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.
4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
(recirculated air).
(floor/defrost).
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