Ford Explorer Quiz
Climate Control

Rear Passenger Climate Control

In this manual: Climate Control
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Air Direction to Upper Vents

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the upper vents.

Air Direction to Rear Floor Vents

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the rear floor vents.

Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator

When illuminated, you can only operate the rear passenger settings using the front controls.

Rear Blower Motor Speed Adjustment

Turn the control to adjust the volume of air circulating in the rear passenger compartment.

Rear Temperature Adjustment

Turn the control to set the temperature in the rear compartment.

Turning Rear Climate Control On and Off

Press and release the button.

Turning Rear Seat Heaters On and Off (if equipped)

Refer to Heated Seats.

Heated Windshield (if equipped)

Wiper De-Icer

When the rear window defroster is switched on, the wiper de-icer also turns on.

Rear Window Defroster

Press the button to clear thin ice and fog from the rear window. The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a short period of time.

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