2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 38
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Manual
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Controls and features • (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 2. Press A/C , or . . (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 • A/C control This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the , and MAX A/C. air conditioning in all modes except 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. When placed in MAX A/C, the A/C indicator will illuminate automatically and cannot be manually disabled. • Defrost control Refer to Rear window defroster. 38