FORD 1999 Escort - Manual (Page 38)

Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
•
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
•
(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts.
•
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts.
•
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts
and the windshield defroster ducts.
•
-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It
can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
• In humid weather, select
before driving. This will help to reduce
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).
• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
OFF
Controls and features
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