FORD 2002 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 35)

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(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
(Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is
selected.) For added customer comfort, the system will allow some
airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less
economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity.
In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:
1. Turn the mode selector to , or .
2. Press the
A/C
. (The indicator light will illuminate.)
3. Turn the temperature control knob to the left.
4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air
outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be
corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.
• A/C control
This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the
air conditioning in all modes except
and .
When manual A/C is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual
A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.
In and , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or
higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
fogging. However, the A/C indicator will not illuminate.
• Defrost control
Refer to Rear Window Defroster.
A/C
Controls and features
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