1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26

Controls and features • Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. • Press the steering wheel fan speed control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show to indicate ˚F manual fan operation. AUTO To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC. Manual override controls The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTOMATIC. ˚F REAR FAN OFF OFF HI AUTO AUTOMATIC MAX A/C VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF LO The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. 26