Get Climate Controls -> Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system (if equipped) Guide for Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to HI

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system

(if equipped)

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15

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1

2

3

EXT

A/C

F

F C

DUAL

R

AUTO

OFF

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10

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1. A/C control: Uses outside air to

cool the vehicle. Press to turn on/off

A/C

in all modes except

or

.

2. Recirculation control: Cools

the vehicle more quickly by

recirculating the cabin air instead of

using outside air and helps prevent unpleasant outside odors or fumes

from entering the vehicle. Press to turn on/off.

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3. Passenger side temperature

control: Controls the temperature

on the passenger side of the vehicle

when in dual zone mode. To enter

dual zone, press the passenger temperature control or DUAL. The

passenger temperature will appear in the display.

4. Rear defrost control: Removes

R

ice and fog from the rear

windshield. Press to turn on/off.

5. DUAL (Single/dual electric

DUAL

temperature control): Allows the

driver to have full control of the

cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have

control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control). Press

to enable turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone.

6.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

7.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents

and floor vents.

8.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

9.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and

the floor vents.

10.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

11. OFF: Outside air is shut out and

the fan will not operate.

OFF

12. AUTO: Press to select the

desired temperature shown in the

display window. The system will

AUTO

automatically determine the fan speed, airflow location, outside or

recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.

13. Manual override controls:

OFF

Allows you to manually determine

where airflow is directed. To return

to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

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14. Driver’s side temperature

control: Controls the temperature

on the driver side of the vehicle.

15. Fan Speed: Used to manually

enable or disable the fan speed.

EXT

16. EXT: Displays the outside air

temperature. It will remain

displayed until the EXT control is

pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the

vehicle has been moving for a period of time.

F C

17. Temperature conversion:

Press to toggle between Fahrenheit

and Celsius temperature on the

DATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be

displayed in half-degree increments.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle

to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to HI

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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Climate Controls -> Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) system (if equipped) for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

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