2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 48

Controls and features ducts. If the 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.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. (defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air 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.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode. • Turn DEATC off OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected with the ignition in the ON position. R (rear window defroster) - Refer to Rear window defroster. Displaying outside temperature EXT EXT TEMP F F C A/C DUAL AUTO OFF R Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected until the EXT control is pressed again. If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or modes are selected while the outside temperature is the AUTO or displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return to the window. 48