1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 148

3. Move the function selector lever to the MAX A/C position. When the function selector lever is in the MAX A/C position, cooled interior air is recirculated through the system. This position is more economical than continually cooling outside air. 4. Set the fan at the desired speed. If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, drive for a few minutes with the windows down. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle and helps the air conditioning cool the vehicle faster. Cooling your vehicle with outside air Use any function selector lever position except for MAX A/C to cool your vehicle with outside air. Cooling your vehicle in this way brings in outside air and is quieter but less economical than using recirculated air. To cool your vehicle using outside air: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the A/C button. Move the function control lever to PANEL or to the desired position. Move the temperature control lever to the blue (cool) area. Set the fan at the desired speed. To ventilate your vehicle with outside air In mild weather, use the outside, cooler air to ventilate the vehicle. You will get better fuel economy by not using the air conditioning. 148