2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83

Climate Controls • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance in panel ( ) mode: • Select MAX A/C mode. MAX A/C uses recirculated air with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to maintain comfort. 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. To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up vehicle: 1. Select floor/defrost mode. 2. Set temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set fan to highest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 83