Hints On Controlling The Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control - Ford Escape 2022 Owner's Manual

Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press and release MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
1. Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the
setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Climate Control
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.
2. Drive with the windows open for a short
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the
3. Direct air to the instrument panel air
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
1.
2. Place your vehicle in park (P) or neutral
3. Switch MAX A/C on.
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Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest speed setting.
highest setting.
Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
midway point of the hot settings.
Switch MAX A/C on.
period of time.
Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
midway point of the cold settings.
vents.
Apply the parking brake.
(N).