2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 83

Climate Controls For maximum cooling performance: • Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the 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. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. Heated Windshield Control (if equipped) The heated windshield control is located on the instrument panel just under the climate controls. To activate the heated windshield, the engine must be running while the heated windshield control is pushed. Once activated, a small light on the button will illuminate. Note: During initial start-up, the windshield may have a shimmering appearance. This is normal operation and will only last for approximately 1 minute. The heated windshield will turn off automatically after: • a period of up to 8 minutes, when the outside air temperature is below 40°F (4°C), • a period of up to 4 minutes when the outside air temperature is 40°F (4°C) or above, or • when the engine is turned off. 83 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)