2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40

Climate Controls 14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/adjective the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP. Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a message center, refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost) or (floor/defrost). select • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system OFF or with • 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: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). • Manual operation: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Select 3. Select or . (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow. 4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. 40 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)