Ford Escape: Climate Control / Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual
Temperature Control
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest speed setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
- Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for Heating
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
- Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
- Select MAX A/C.
- Drive with the windows open for a short
period of time.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
- Direct air to the instrument panel air
vents.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place your vehicle in park (P) or
neutral.
- Select MAX A/C.
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
lowest speed setting.
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather
- Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield air vents.
- Press and release A/C.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
setting you prefer.
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest setting.
- Direct air toward the side windows.
- Close the instrument panel air vents.
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting...
Heated Windshield
(If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
rear
window of thin ice and fog...
Other information:
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connectors...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...