2004 FORD EXCURSION climate control

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing
conditions and A/C will be displayed in the display window. If A/C is
selected while in AUTO operation, A/C will not be displayed in the
display window and the EATC system will remain in AUTO operation.
However, the EATC system will operate without the use of the air
conditioning. To return to automatic air conditioning operation, press
AUTO.
Recirculation control
Used to manually enable or disable
the operation of the recirculated air
operation in all modes except
.
The use of recirculated air when the
air conditioning is operating helps to
reduce the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle in
very hot conditions. Recirculated air
may also help to keep undesired
outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to
allow the EATC system to automatically control the selection of outside
or recirculated air.
The recirculation control cannot be selected in the
, as interior
fogging may occur.
When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates
automatically for existing conditions. However,
will not be
displayed in the display window. If
is pressed again,will
not be displayed in the display window and the EATC system will remain
in AUTO operation. To return to automatic recirculated air operation,
press AUTO.
Do not leave the EATC system in recirculated air operation for extended
periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp
conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear
windows.
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Manual override controls
The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
When a manual override control is selected, the EATC system will turn
off the AUTO indicator in the display window and display those
indicators of all of the operating controls.
•
- Distributes outside or recirculated air through the instrument
panel registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided
in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the
temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the system will
allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.
•
- Distributes outside or recirculated air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,
when the temperature control is anywhere between full hot and full
cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.
•
- Distributes outside or recirculated air through the floor ducts.
Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode.
The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection.
•
- Distributes outside or recirculated air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled
based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the
air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the
air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.
•
- Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.
This mode can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside air is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will
OFFAUTO
EXT TEMPA/C
F
AUTO
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automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that A/C will
not be displayed in the display window.) 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.
Turning the EATC 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.
Displaying outside temperature
Press EXT TEMP to display the
outside air temperature. It will be
displayed until EXT TEMP is
pressed again.
If the temperature or fan speed is adjusted or if AUTO or
modes
are selected while the outside temperature is being displayed, the vehicle
interior temperature will be displayed for four seconds. After four
seconds have passed, the outside temperature will return to the display
window.
If the outside temperature is displayed while the EATC system is in the
OFF mode and then is turned on, the outside temperature will return to
the display window.
The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures
given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station location.
Operating tips
•In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
or rear defrost before driving. This will reduce fogging on your
windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate
control system as desired.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position or
.
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•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.
•Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control
system should be left in any position other than OFF or
when
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the
outside air inlet duct.
•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
•If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate
control system as desired.
•Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the area
(at the bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).
•Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These
objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in
addition to damaging the climate control system.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:
1. Select
2. Set the temperature control to full heat
3. Select A/C
4. Set the fan speed to HI
5. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows
6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel
vents.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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AUXILIARY A/C-HEATER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Depending upon the equipment package of your vehicle, your vehicle
may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls. The auxiliary climate
control feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool the
vehicle.
Your auxiliary climate controls are located in the overhead console of the
first row seating and in the headliner of the second row seating. The
auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate control
system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the
auxiliary climate controls will not work. In addition, if the main climate
control system is operating at a full cool temperature (MAX A/C
or
), the auxiliary temperature control becomes non-functional and
also operates at a full cool temperature.
The auxiliary unit can be controlled either by the front seat using the
front auxiliary control or by the rear seat passenger using the rear
auxiliary control, but not both. To control the auxiliary unit using the
rear control, the front control must be in the REAR position.
Front auxiliary control
Your auxiliary A/C controls are
located in the overhead console.
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Turn the temperature control to
regulate the air temperature.
WARM PANEL FLOOR COOL
REAR OFF
HI
REAR OFF
HI
WARM COOL
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Turn the mode selector control to
determine the airflow location.
When FLOOR is selected, airflow
will be directed through the floor
register in the third row passenger
seating. When PANEL is selected,
airflow is directed through the overhead registers of the second and
third row seating. To blend airflow between each location, select any
position between PANEL and FLOOR.
Rear auxiliary climate controls
The rear auxiliary climate controls
are located in the headliner of the
second row seating. To control the
auxiliary unit using the rear
auxiliary climate control, the front
auxiliary climate control must be in
the REAR position.
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Turn the temperature control to
regulate the air temperature.
FLOOR PANEL
OFF
LO
HI
COOLWARM PANEL FLOOR
LO OFF
HI
WARM COOL
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Turn the mode selector control to
determine the airflow location.
When FLOOR is selected, airflow
will be directed through the floor
register in the third row passenger
seating. When PANEL is selected,
airflow is directed through the overhead registers of the second and
third row seating. To blend airflow between each location, select any
position between PANEL and FLOOR.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
•A small LED will illuminate when
the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors
(if equipped). For more information refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver controls chapter.
FLOOR PANEL
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Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET ACCEL or RES controls are
pressed. The vehicle speed must be
at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF
control is pressed, the brake is applied, or the ignition is turned to the
OFF position.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control
features.
Radio control features
•Press BAND/MODE to select AM,
FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if
equipped).
In Radio mode:
•Press MEM/NEXT to select a
preset station from memory.
In Tape mode:
•Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the
next selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
•Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the
next track on the disc.
In any mode:
•Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume.
Climate control features
•Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.
•Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.
TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.
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