Climate Control

Manual Climate Control

In this manual: Climate Control
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Ford Escape. Manual Climate Control

Airflow Direction

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button to direct airflow to the windshield and defroster vents.

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel vents.

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button to direct airflow to the footwell vents.

You can direct air through any combination of these vents.

Setting the Fan Speed

Ford Escape. Manual Climate Control

Turn the knob to adjust the volume of air circulating in the vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

Ford Escape. Manual Climate Control

Turn the knob to set the temperature.

Turning the Air Conditioning On and Off

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button to turn the air conditioning on or off.

Use the air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling efficiency and fuel economy.

Turning Climate Control On and Off

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button.

Turning Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlTurn the temperature control counterclockwise to the minimum setting for maximum cooling.

Sets the left and right temperature to LO, recirculated air is directed through the instrument panel vents, the air conditioning turns on, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed.

Turning Maximum Defrost On and Off

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlTurn the temperature control clockwise to the maximum setting for maximum defrost.

Sets the left and right temperature to HI, air is directed through the windshield vents, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to remove fog and clear a thin layer of ice from the windshield. The rear window defroster also turns on when maximum defrost is selected.

Turning Recirculated Air On and Off

Ford Escape. Manual Climate ControlPress and release the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.

Air in the passenger compartment is currently being recirculated. This can reduce the time needed to cool the cabin when used with the air conditioning, and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.