Climate controls – FORD 2005 Five Hundred v.1 User Manual

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6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

airflow selector in the 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.

• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
In the MAX A/C mode:
• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

In the

and

modes:

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.
• Select A/C and recirculated air

. Use

with A/C to provide

colder airflow.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

For maximum heating performance, turn the auxiliary climate control
system (if equipped) on, set the temperature setting to the warmest
setting and set the fan to the highest blower speed.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to full heat.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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2005 Ford Five Hundred (500), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
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