Ford 2004 F150 - Page 40

12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and (floor/defrost).
13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
14. Temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature
in the vehicle cabin.
15. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
OPERATING TIPS
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
(defrost) or (floor/defrost)
position.
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance (Max A/C):
Max A/C mode:
• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
Panel (
) and panel/floor ( ) modes:
• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
• Select A/C and recirculated air (
). Use recirculated air with A/C
to provide colder airflow.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
2004 F150 (f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Climate Controls
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