2019 FORD ECOSPORT Owners Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindshield free from obstruction (such assnow or leaves) to allow the climatecontrol system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. Outside air doesnot enter your vehicle.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of the coolant.
General Information on Controllingthe Interior Climate
Close the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold orhumid weather conditions, direct some ofthe air toward the windshield and the doorwindows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face.
Air Conditioning
The system directs condensation to theoutside of your vehicle, which could causea small pool of water to form under yourvehicle. This is normal.
Note:The air conditioning operates onlywhen the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note:When you use air conditioning, yourvehicle uses more fuel.
AIR VENTS
Center Air Vents
Side Air Vents
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
- VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EMTC)
Switching Climate Control On andOff
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Recirculates air to reduceunwanted odors from enteringthe vehicle.
Switching Air Conditioning On andOff
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlclockwise to the full heatposition to maximize defrosting.
Note:When you switch maximum defrostoff, theWindshield Wiper De-icer and heatedrear window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowestsetting to maximize cooling.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed
Lights on the control illuminateto indicate the fan speed.
Changing the Direction of Airflow
Directs air through thewindshield air vents.
Directs air through theinstrument panel air vents.
Directs air through the footwellair vents.
Adjusting the Temperature
You can adjust the temperature in smallincrements.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(EATC)
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Switching the Recirculated Air Onand Off
Note:The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates.
Note:Recirculated air could turn off or beprevented from turning on in all air flowmodes except maximum cooling to reducethe risk of the windows fogging up. It couldalso turn on and off when you direct air tothe instrument panel or footwell air ventsduring hot weather to improve coolingefficiency.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Note:Under certain conditions, the airconditioning compressor could continue tooperate after you switch air conditioning off.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Note:When you switch maximum defrostoff, the Windshield Wiper De-icer andheated rear window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling Onand Off
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
Swtiching Auto Mode On and Off
Press the button to switch automode on. Repeatedly press thebutton to adjust auto mode.
Note:When you switch auto mode on,lights on the blower motor control do notilluminate to indicate the blower motorspeed.
Adjust the blower motor control or airdistribution control to switch auto modeoff.
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Auto Mode Indicator Status
DescriptionAuto Mode IndicatorStatus
One indicator illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is reduced.
•Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise fromthe blower motor.
•This setting increases the time taken to cool theinterior.
Two indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is increased.
•Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool theinterior.
•This setting increases the amout of noise from theblower motor.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Note:Lights on the control illuminate toindicate the blower motor speed.
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Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Directing Air to the InstrumentPanel Air Vents
Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents
Setting the Temperature
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise for cooler temperaturesettings.
Turn the temperature control clockwisefor warmer temperature settings.
Note:You can adjust the temperaturebetween 59–86°F (15–30°C).
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EATC)
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seatsas this may interfere with directing air tothe rear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:Use air conditioning with recirculatedair to improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the outside temperature is low and theengine is cold, air is directed to thewindshield and the outer instrument panelair vents.
Note:When you select automatic modeand the outside temperature and in-vehicletemperature is high, the system temporarilyselects recirculated air to maximize cooling.
Note:When you select maximum defrost,air conditioning turns on and air is directedto the windshield air vents.
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Recommended Settings forHeating
•Press AUTO.
•Select the required temperature.
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Press MAX A/C.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Press AUTO.
•Select the required temperature.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing theWindshield of Thin Ice
•Select maximum defrost.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
General Hints
Do not place objects under the front seatsas this may interfere with directing air tothe rear seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather conditions, direct airto the windshield air vents.
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:Use air conditioning with recirculatedair to improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Quickly Heating the Interior
•Select the highest blower motor speed.
•Select the highest temperature.
•Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
•Select a medium blower motor speed.
•Select the required temperature.
•Direct air to the footwell andwindshield air vents.
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Quickly Cooling the Interior
•Select maximum cooling.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Recommended Settings forCooling
•Select a medium blower motor speed.
•Select the required temperature.
•Direct air to the instrument panel airvents.
•Press A/C.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
•Select maximum defrost.
Defogging or Clearing theWindshield of Thin Ice
•Select maximum defrost.
HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EATC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED REAR WINDOW -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (EMTC)
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Make sure the engine is on beforeoperating the heated windows.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle Warranty may not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
Windshield Wiper De-icer (If Equipped)
The windshield wiper de-icer turns on inlow temperatures or when you manuallyswitch the heated rear window on.
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CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behindthe center console, on the passenger side.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 385).
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
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