FORD 2014 Flex v.2 - Manual (Page 143)

Automatic Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
• 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 air conditioning cool down, drive with the windows
slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until you have aired out
the vehicle.
• You may feel a small amount of air from the floor vent regardless of
the air distribution setting you select.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods in gear, run the air conditioning in the MAX A/C mode,
adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s
transmission into position P (automatic transmission) to continue to
receive cool air from your air conditioning system.
For maximum cooling performance in AUTO mode, press MAX A/C.
For maximum cooling performance in manual override control:
1. Choose the Panel, A/C, and recirculated air controls.
2. Set the temperature to LO.
3. Set the fan to the highest blower setting.
To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold or humid weather:
1. Select Floor/Panel.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off
automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.
142 Climate Control
2014 Flex (471)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2013
USA (fus)