FORD 2002 Excursion v.2 - Manual (Page 67)

capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,
when the temperature control is anywhere between full hot and full
cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.
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-Distributes outside or recirculated air through the floor ducts.
Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode.
The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection.
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-Distributes outside or recirculated air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled
based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the
air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the
air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.
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-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.
This mode can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside air is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that A/C will
not be displayed in the display window.) Recirculation and A/C
override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the
system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.
Turning the EATC off
OFF — Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating, and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the ON position.
Displaying outside temperature
Press EXT TEMP to display the
outside air temperature. It will be
displayed until EXT TEMP is
pressed again.
If the temperature or fan speed is adjusted or if AUTO or modes
are selected while the outside temperature is being displayed, the vehicle
interior temperature will be displayed for four seconds. After four
seconds have passed, the outside temperature will return to the display
window.
Climate Controls
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