FORD 2001 Explorer - Manual (Page 27)

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system
(if equipped)
The EATC system will maintain a
selected temperature and
automatically control airflow. You
can override automatic operation
with any of the override controls,
the fan speed control or the steering
wheel controls.
Turning the EATC on
Press AUTOMATIC, any of the
override controls or the fan speed
control. The EATC will only operate
when the vehicle is running.
Turning the EATC off
Press OFF.
Automatic operation
Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selected
temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The
EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected
temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed
remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned or the
steering wheel fan speed control is pressed.
When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be
sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide
heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the
˚ F
AUTO
VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO MAX A/C
REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC
OFF
˚ F
AUTO
VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO MAX A/C
REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC
OFF
FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
AUTOMATIC
OFF
Controls and features
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