FORD 2004 Freestar v.2 - Manual (Page 36)

5. A/C: Press to engage/disengage. Uses outside or recirculated air to
cool the vehicle. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and
Floor/Defrost. The A/C indicator light will illuminate in MAX A/C mode
and may or may not illuminate in Defrost, Floor/Defrost modes
depending on the previous selections.
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 in
recirculated air mode without the A/C running.
• 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 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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