Operating Tips - Ford 2009 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual

12. ECON: Press to activate/deactivate economy air conditioning
operation. ECON mode may provide improved fuel economy by allowing
the gasoline engine to shut down even if air conditioning is requested.
When the gas engine turns off, the A/C compressor does not operate to
cool the cabin and comfort may be reduced. In ECON mode, when the
gasoline engine is running, A/C operates as normal . To prioritize cooling
comfort over fuel economy, deactivate ECON. ECON can not be selected
in (defrost) or
13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
ECON mode affects A/C operation. Refer to ECON information previously
in this section.
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,
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 by blocking the air from the rear seat floor
vents.
• 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."
• If you find the comfort degradation too much during the gasoline
engine off cycles when using A/C in ECON mode, try leaving the
system in ECON mode and reducing the temperature setting 1 or 2
degrees at a time.
2009 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
(floor/defrost).
(defrost) and (floor/defrost). Selecting
(floor/defrost).
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
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