2014 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 110

Climate Control Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Footwell Positions 1. Adjust the temperature control to the lowest setting. 2. Press the A/C and recirculated air buttons. 3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then adjust it to suit the desired comfort level. The heated mirrors remove ice, mist and fog when you switch on the heated rear window. CABIN AIR FILTER Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system Your cabin air filter is located under the instrument panel in the passenger footwell area. The particulate filtration system reduces the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air supplied to the interior of your vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives you and your passengers the following benefits: • It improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • It improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • It protects the climate control components from particle deposits. Replace the filter at regular intervals. See the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For more information about your filter, see an authorized dealer. HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS Heated Rear Window The button is below the climate control unit. E72507 Note: You must switch the ignition on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the button again within 14 minutes to switch it off. It switches off automatically after 14 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines. Your warranty does not cover this damage. Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass that has frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 107 REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED) The climate control system adjusts the cabin temperature during remote start. Escape/Kuga (TM2)