Ford F-350 (2017 year). Manual — part 36

Climate controlled seats: Press to switch the climate controlled seats on
and off. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 161).

K

Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

L

Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 150).

M

Driver temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.

N

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

WARNING

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up. If the
windows fog up, follow the settings

for demisting the windshield.

Note: You may feel a small amount of air
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.

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.

Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.

Manual Climate Control

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.

Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
airflow to the windshield and side window
vents. In addition, the fan may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.

Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside
temperatures, or when the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically
switches to using outside air.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to a high speed
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the
full heat setting.

2

Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.

3

Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.

2

Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.

3

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the MAX A/C button.

Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.

1

Drive with the windows fully open until
you feel cold air through the air vents.

2

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.

2

Select the instrument panel air vents
using the air distribution buttons.

3

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the defrost button.

Select the windshield air vents using the
air distribution buttons.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Press the A/C button if the indicator is
off.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

3

Adjust the fan speed to a high speed
setting.

4

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

(If Equipped)

Heated Rear Window

Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a
sliding rear window, the feature still
operates when you open the window.

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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear

window will automatically turn off after a
short period of time. Press the button
again to switch it off.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

(If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors will
automatically turn on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which 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.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 567).

For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.

REMOTE START

(If Equipped)

You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display.

The system adjusts the interior
temperature depending on your chosen
settings during remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system will return to the
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments.

You can switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features when needed,
such as:
•

Heated seats.

•

Cooled seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

Automatic Settings

In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The 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 or cooled seats do not
automatically turn on.

In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display). The heated rear
window and heated mirrors automatically
turn on.