2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 47

Controls and features indicator will not be lit. If the recirculated air is selected while in AUTO operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to manual operation with the recirculated air indicator lit and with the A/C operating. To return to automatic recirculated air operation, press AUTO. Do not leave the DEATC system in recirculated air operation for extended periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear windows. Manual override controls EXT F FC F DUAL A/C AUTO OFF R The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. When a manual airflow override control is selected, the DEATC system will turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating override controls. More than one override control indicator may turn on when an override control is selected. • Airflow direction control (panel) - Distributes air through the instrument panel registers. (panel/floor) - Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front seat floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. (floor) - Distributes air through the front seat floor ducts. The system will allow some airflow out the window defroster ducts and the demister outlets. (floor/defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts, the demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor 47