2001 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 34

Controls and features • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been "aired out", operate the climate control system as desired. • Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped). • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select PANEL & FLOOR 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. 34