Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 9

In the

and

modes:

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.
• Select A/C and recirculated air

. Use

with A/C to provide

colder airflow.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance
it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until
the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to full heat.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.

5. R

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

6.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be

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engaged manually in any airflow selection except

. Recirculated air

may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,

, and

.

8.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

vents.

9.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

10.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

11.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

12. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system
operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

13. F

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to

engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

16. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, 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.

17. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system off.

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Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.

5. R

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

6.

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

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