Ford Explorer 2004 Owner's Manual page 34

Climate Controls
14. Driver's side temperature
control: Controls the temperature
on the driver side of the vehicle.
15. Fan Speed: Used to manually
enable or disable the fan speed.
16. EXT: Displays the outside air
temperature. It will remain
displayed until the EXT control is
pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the
vehicle has been moving for a period of time.
17. Temperature conversion:
Press to toggle between Fahrenheit
and Celsius temperature on the
DEATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be
displayed in half-degree increments.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe"
using the outside air inlet vents.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the highest fan speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
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