Get Climate Control Guide for Ford Ecosport SUV First Generation (2004-2012)

Climate Control

Air Conditioning

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Outside Air

Note: The air conditioning operates only

when the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).

Keep the air intakes in front of the

Note: When you use air conditioning, your

windshield free from obstruction (such as

snow or leaves) to allow the climate

control system to function effectively.

vehicle uses more fuel.

The system directs air through the

evaporator for cooling. The evaporator

extracts humidity from the air to help keep

the windows free of mist. The system

directs the resulting condensation to the

outside of your vehicle, which may cause

a small pool to form under your vehicle.

This is normal.

Recirculated Air

WARNING

Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to mist up. If the

windows mist up, follow the settings

for demisting the windshield.

GeneralInformationonControlling

the Interior Climate

The air currently in the passenger

compartment recirculates. Outside air does

not enter your vehicle.

Fully close all the windows.

Warming the Interior

Heating

Direct the air toward your feet. In cold or

humid weather conditions, direct some of

the air toward the windshield and the door

windows.

Heating performance depends on the

temperature of the engine coolant.

Cooling the Interior

Direct the air toward your face.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)

E144832

A

Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired

fan speed or to switch the fan off. If you switch the fan off, the windshield may

fog up.

B

C

Adjust to select the desired air distribution. O turns off the system.

Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you

select recirculated air, the button illuminates and 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.

D

Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select

the desired temperature. If you select MAX A/C, the system distributes

recirculated air through the instrument panel air vents.

E

F

Press the button to defog and clear the rear screen of a thin covering of mist.

Press the button to switch the air conditioning on and off. Air conditioning cools

your vehicle using outside air or recirculated air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes and select recirculated air.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)

E144831

A

B

Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate the control to select

the desired fan speed. The setting appears in the display.

Adjust to select the desired air distribution. OFF turns off the system. Press the

recirculated air button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When

you select recirculated air, the button illuminates and 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.

C

D

Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select

the desired temperature. The setting appears in the display.

Press the button to switch the air conditioning on and off. Air conditioning cools

your vehicle using outside air or recirculated air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes and select recirculated air.

E

F

Press the button to defog and clear the rear screen of a thin covering of mist.

Press the button to select automatic operation. The system automatically

controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the air to reach and

maintain your previously selected temperature.

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Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE

the air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

To minimize humidity in the air conditioning

system and reduce unpleasant odors,

switch off the air conditioning and keep

the fan going for at least two minutes

before switching off the engine. Do the

following:

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.

1. Keep the engine running.

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.

2. Switch off the air conditioning by

pressing the A/C button.

3. Keep the fan switched on.

4. Set the temperature to the full hot

position.

5. Use outside air, not recirculated air.

6. Wait one to two minutes, and then

switch off the engine.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

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.

Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the temperature control setting

to the desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

footwell and windshield air vents posi-

tion.

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Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

Adjust the temperature control setting

to low.

MAX A/C position.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

instrument panel air vents position.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Open all instrument panel air vents and

instrument panel air vents position. direct as desired.

Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient

Temperatures

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Apply the parking brake.

2

Move the transmission selector lever to Move the transmission selector lever to

position P (automatic transmission) or position P (automatic transmission) or

neutral (manual transmission).

3

4

5

Adjust the fan speed to the desired

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the temperature control to the

Adjust the temperature control setting

to low.

MAX A/C position.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Adjust the air distribution control to the

instrument panel air vents position. instrument panel air vents position.

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Windshield and Side Window Defrosting or Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Press the windshield defrosting and

defogging button.

Press the maximum windshield

defrosting and defogging button.

2

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Direct the outboard instrument panel air Direct the outboard instrument panel air

vents toward the side windows.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

HEATED WINDOWS

Use the heated windows to demist the rear

window.

Note: The heated windows operate only

when the engine is running.

HeatedRearWindow(IfEquipped)

E72507

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