FORD 2013 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 118)

Defrost: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice. G
Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrument
panel air vents. H
Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents. I
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning
when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes. J
Temperature Control
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You can set the temperature between
60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C) in steps
of 1°F (0.5°C). In position LO, 59°F (15°C),
the system switches to permanent cooling.
In position HI, 86°F (30°C), the system
switches to permanent heating.
Note: If you select either position LO or HI,
the system does not regulate a stable
temperature.
Mono Mode
In this mode, the temperature settings for
both the driver's side and passenger's side
are linked. If you adjust the setting using
the rotary control on the driver’s side, the
system adjusts the temperature to the
same setting on the passenger’s side.
Switching Mono Mode Off
Select a temperature for the passenger’s
side using the rotary control on the
passenger’s side. Mono mode
automatically switches off. The
temperature on the driver’s side remains
unchanged. You can now adjust the
driver's side and passenger's side
temperatures independently. The
temperature settings for each side are
shown in the display.
Switching Mono Mode Back On
Press and hold the AUTO button. The
passenger’s side temperature is adjusted
to the driver’s side temperature setting.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: A small amount of air may be felt
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
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Climate Control