2002 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 50

Controls and features objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system. To aide in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Set the temperature control to full heat Select A/C Set the fan speed to High Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows In order to increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. Auxiliary climate controls (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls which are located in the overhead console of the first row and in the headliner for second row seating. The auxiliary climate control feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual heating and air conditioning system, the auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate controls will not work. If your vehicle is equipped with a DEATC system, the auxiliary climate controls are independent of the main climate control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate controls will still work. However, the A/C function will not operate unless the A/C control has been selected on the main climate control system. Front auxiliary control For the rear auxiliary climate controls to function, the front auxiliary climate control must be set to REAR. 0 REAR 2 3 4 50