2009 Ford F150 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43

Climate Controls • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. • For maximum cooling performance (Max A/C): Max A/C mode: • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. Panel ( ) and panel/floor ( ) modes: • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and recirculated air ( to provide colder airflow. ). Use recirculated air with A/C • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. • To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. . 43 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)