2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 122

Climate Control Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. Manual Climate Control Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position. Increase the temperature and fan speed to improve clearing, if required. Automatic Climate Control Note: Do not adjust the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The system automatically adjusts to the previously stored settings. For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open. Note: At low ambient temperatures with AUTO selected, the air stream is directed toward the windshield and side windows for as long as the engine remains cold. Note: When the system is switched off, outside air is prevented from entering your vehicle. Note: When the system is in AUTO mode, and the interior and exterior temperatures are high, the system automatically selects recirculated air to maximize cooling of the interior. When the selected air temperature is reached, the system automatically selects outside air. Note: When you select windshield defrosting and defogging, the instrument panel and footwell level functions automatically switch off and air conditioning switches on. Outside air flows into your vehicle. Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicle With Manual Climate Control Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control 1 2 3 Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. Press the high fan speed button control. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the footwell button to distribute footwell air vents position. air to the footwell air vents. 118 Escape (TM2)