Ford Explorer 2010 Owner's Manual page 559

15. Fan Speed: Manually increases
or decreases 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
DATC 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 OFF or with recirculated air engaged.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear 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."
• If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and
idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run
the A/C in the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the
lowest setting, turn off the rear A/C unit and put the vehicle's
transmission into the P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from
your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance:
• Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to
provide a cooler airflow.
• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
2010 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
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