Automatic Climate Control - Ford Escape 2013 Owner's Manual

Select to distribute air through
the windshield air vents. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice. You can also increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

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A AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The system
automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow
to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.
B Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Press the
buttons to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.
C On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off.
D MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield
air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest
speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position,
you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and
temperature control. Press the AUTO button to return to auto mode.
E MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning through
the instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient
than normal air conditioning.
F Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.
This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
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