2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 120

Climate Control Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. You can also increase the temperature and fan speed to improve clearing. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL $ % & ' ( ( - , + * ) A AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The system automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature. Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Press the buttons to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display. On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off. MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the temperature control. Press the AUTO button to return to auto mode. MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning through the instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Defrost: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. B C D E F G 116 Escape (TM2)