2005 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47

Climate Controls • 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 in AUTO mode: • Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. For maximum cooling performance using manual override modes: (panel), A/C, with recirculated air. Set the temperature to • Press 60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest setting. To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary controls. These allow the front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire vehicle. Front auxiliary controls: 1. Fan control: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Turn to REAR to give rear seat passengers control of the auxiliary system. When set to OFF the auxiliary system is turned off. 2. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the 47 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)