Ford 2002 Explorer Automobile User Manual


 
ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
(Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is
selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected.
For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts
may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster
ducts.
(defrost) Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 6°C
(43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when
this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be
selected. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow
through the floor ducts in this mode.
Turn DEATC off
OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the ON position.
R
(rear window defroster) Refer to Rear window defroster.
Displaying outside temperature
Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected
until the EXT control is pressed again.
If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or
the AUTO or
modes are selected while the outside temperature is
displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed
for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return
to the window.
AUTO
DUAL
OFF
A/C
R
EXT
EXT TEMP
F C
F
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