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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley
Activation
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412.
NOTE:
If equipped with spring rubber clutch...
System Operation
BLIS ® and CTA
System Diagram - Vehicles Without Door Modules
Item
Description
1
SODL
2
GWM
3
SCCM
4
PAM
5
IPC
6
APIM
7
PCM
8
TRM (If equipped)
9
BCM
10
ACM
11
LH exterior mirror
12
DSP Module
13
10 Speaker System
14
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