2013 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, the
windshield may fog up.
A
Recirculated air: 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.
B
Temperature control: 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. This
mode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning. When the
temperature control is in the MAX A/C position, neither the air conditioning or
recirculated air can be turned off.
C
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning
when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes.
D
Air distribution control: Adjust to select the desired air distribution.
E
Select to distribute air through
the instrument panel air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the instrument panel and
footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the footwell air vents.
Select to distribute air through
the windshield and footwell air
vents.
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Select to distribute air through
the windshield air vents. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice. You can also increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The system
automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow
to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.
A
Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Press the
buttons to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.
B
On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off.
C
MAX Defrost: Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield
air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest
speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position,
you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and
temperature control. Press the AUTO button to return to auto mode.
D
MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning through
the instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient
than normal air conditioning.
E
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. 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.
F
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Defrost: Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
G
Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrument
panel air vents.
H
Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.
I
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning
when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes.
J
Temperature Control
You can set the temperature between
60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C) in steps
of 1°F (0.5°C). In position LO, 59°F (15°C),
the system switches to permanent cooling.
In position HI, 86°F (30°C), the system
switches to permanent heating.
Note: If you select either position LO or HI,
the system does not regulate a stable
temperature.
Mono Mode
In this mode, the temperature settings for
both the driver's side and passenger's side
are linked. If you adjust the setting using
the rotary control on the driver ’s side, the
system adjusts the temperature to the
same setting on the passenger ’s side. Switching Mono Mode Off
Select a temperature for the passenger
’s
side using the rotary control on the
passenger ’s side. Mono mode
automatically switches off. The
temperature on the driver ’s side remains
unchanged. You can now adjust the
driver's side and passenger's side
temperatures independently. The
temperature settings for each side are
shown in the display.
Switching Mono Mode Back On
Press and hold the AUTO button. The
passenger ’s side temperature is adjusted
to the driver ’s side temperature setting.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: A small amount of air may be felt
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
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Note:Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Manual Climate Control
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing, if
required.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Do not adjust the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The
system automatically adjusts to the
previously stored settings. For the system
to function efficiently, the instrument panel
and side air vents should be fully open. Note:
At low ambient temperatures with
AUTO selected, the air stream is directed
toward the windshield and side windows
for as long as the engine remains cold.
Note: When the system is switched off,
outside air is prevented from entering your
vehicle.
Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,
and the interior and exterior temperatures
are high, the system automatically selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling of the
interior. When the selected air temperature
is reached, the system automatically selects
outside air.
Note: When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air conditioning
switches on. Outside air flows into your
vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the high fan speed button control.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
2
Press the footwell button to distribute
air to the footwell air vents.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
3
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Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the slow fan speed button.
Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
2
Press the footwell and windshield air
distribution buttons.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windshield air vents posi-
tion.
3
Close the instrument panel air vents.
Open the side air vents and direct them
toward the side windows.
4
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
2
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
3
Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the slow fan speed button.
Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
2
Press the instrument panel vent button
to distribute air to the instrument panel
air vents.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
3
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Apply the parking brake.
Apply the parking brake.
1
Move the transmission selector lever to
position P.
Move the transmission selector lever to
position P.
2
Press the MAX A/C button.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed
setting.
4
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the windshield defrosting and
defogging button.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel and footwell air vents
positions.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Press the A/C button.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
Direct the instrument panel side air vents
toward the side windows.
5
Close the instrument panel vents.
6
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Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
1. Adjust the temperature control to thelowest setting.
2. Press the A/C and recirculated air buttons.
3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note: The ignition must be switched on to
use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 10 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 10
minutes, or when you switch the ignition
off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines
and will not be covered by your
warranty.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist
and fog when the heated rear window is
switched on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located just in front of the
windshield under the cowl panel grille on
the passenger's side of your vehicle.
The particulate filtration system is
designed to reduce the concentration of
airborne particles such as dust, spores and
pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of your vehicle.
Note:
A cabin air filter must be installed at
all times to prevent foreign objects from
entering the system. Running the system
without a filter in place could result in
degradation or damage to the system.
The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
The filter should be replaced at regular
intervals. See the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter.
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
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You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Turn the ignition
on to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You will need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such
as:
•heated seats
• cooled seats
• heated steering wheel
• heated mirrors
• heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 84).
Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated/cooled seats are not
automatically turned on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats and heated
steering wheel are set to high (if available,
and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors are automatically turned on. Last Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater
–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before the vehicle
was turned off.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls other
heated and cooled devices inside the
vehicle. These devices (if available, and
selected to AUTO in the information
displays) may also be switched on during
remote start. Heated devices are typically
switched on during cold weather, and
cooled devices during hot weather.
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