Ford 2011 F-250 Owner's Manual page 83

13. DUAL: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side
temperature control.
14. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.
15. Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver
cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter for more information.
16. Driver temperature: Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature
on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger
side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended
initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for
comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left
corner of the display.
17. Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver
heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter for more information.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select (defrost)
• 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".
• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the
max A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and
put the vehicle's transmission into the P (PARK) gear position (automatic
transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
(floor/defrost).
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
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