Get Climate Controls -> MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Guide for Ford Explorer SUV Fifth Generation (2005-2011)

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the

airflow in the vehicle.

2. Air flow selections: Controls

the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief

description on each control.

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated

air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This recooling

of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may

also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents. Note: Some airflow

will come out of the small vents near the side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents. Note: Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the

side windows.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

3. A/C: Press to turn A/C on/off. Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air

flows primarily from the instrument panel register vents.

4. Rear defroster: Clears ice and fog from the rear window.

5. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

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 position.

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

airflow to the rear seats.

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

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down when the vehicle interior is

significantly warmer than the outside temperature, drive with the

windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the

vehicle has been “aired out.”

• If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and

idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run

the A/C in the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the

lowest setting, turn off the rear A/C unit and put the vehicle’s

transmission into the P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from

your A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in panel (

) mode:

• Select MAX A/C mode. MAX A/C uses recirculated air with A/C to

provide a cooler airflow.

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to

maintain comfort.

To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the

vehicle cabin:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

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.

To allow windshield defogging and demisting while warming up vehicle:

1. Select

floor/defrost mode.

2. Set temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set fan to highest setting.

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