2004 Ford F150 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 40

Climate Controls 12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 14. Temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature in the vehicle cabin. 15. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place (defrost) or (floor/defrost) the air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • 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." 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. ). Use recirculated air with A/C • Select A/C and recirculated air ( to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. 40 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)