Ford Escape: Climate Control / Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)

Note: Depending on your vehicle option package, the controls may look different from what you see here.

Note: For Hybrid vehicles, the air conditioning compressor may run and airflow may be felt when the climate control is off to provide cooling to the battery.

Directing the Airflow

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the windshield air vents and de-mister.

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel air vents.

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the footwell air vents.

You can direct air through any combination of these air vents.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Press and release + or - to adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

Turn the control on the left-hand side of the climate control to set the left-hand temperature.

Note: This control also sets the right-hand side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.

Turn the control on the right-hand side of the climate control to set the right-hand temperature.

Switching Auto Mode On and Off

Press and release the button to switch on automatic operation. Repeatedly press the button to adjust auto mode.

The system adjusts the blower motor speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air to reach and maintain the temperature you have set.

Adjust the blower motor control to turn auto mode off.

Auto Mode Indicator Status

Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off

Press and release the button to switch the air conditioning on or off.

Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

Note: In certain conditions, for example, maximum defrost, the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even though you switch off the air conditioning.

Switching the Climate Control On and Off

Press and release the button.

Note: The button may be on the temperature control.

Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off

Press and release the button to switch on temperature control for the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Note: The button may be on the temperature control.

Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off

Press and release the button for maximum cooling.

The system sets the left-hand and right-hand settings to LO, recirculated air flows through the instrument panel air vents, air conditioning turns on and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.

Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off

Press and release the button to switch on maximum defrost.

The system sets the left-hand and right-hand settings to HI, air flows through the windshield air vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window also turns on when you select maximum defrost.

Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on.

Switching Recirculated Air On and Off

Press and release the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.

The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior, when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.

Note: Recirculated air may turn off, or prevent you from switching on, in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off in various air distribution control combinations during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency.