FORD 1998 Escort - Manual (Page 24)

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-Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice
or fog from the windshield. If
the temperature is about 10°C
(50°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to prevent
fogging.
Operating tips
• In humid weather, select
before driving. This will
prevent your windshield from
fogging. After a few minutes,
select any desired position.
• To prevent humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, don’t drive
with the climate control system
in the OFF position.
• Don’t put objects under the
front seat that will interfere with
the airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
• If your vehicle has been parked
with the windows closed during
hot weather, the air conditioner
will do a much faster job of
cooling if you drive for two or
three minutes with the windows
open. This will force most of the
hot, stale air out of the vehicle.
Controls and features
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