Ford F-650/750 (2018 year). Manual — part 17

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

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Defrost: Press to distribute air through the windshield air vents and de-mister.
Air distribution to the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.

A

Heated mirrors: Press to switch the heated exterior mirrors on and off. See
Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 74).

B

Air distribution control: Press to switch air flow from the windshield,
instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through the
following combinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, and
floor.

C

A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

D

Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The
air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.

E

Note: Recirculated air may turn off (or prevent you from switching on) in all air
flow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off in Panel or Panel/Floor air flow modes during hot weather
in order to improve cooling efficiency.

MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning turns on and the fan adjusts to the
highest speed.

F

Temperature control: Adjusts the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.

G

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

H

Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it
prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.

I

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

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.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

1.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1.

Select MAX A/C.

2. Drive with the windows open for a short

period of time.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

1.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

3. Direct air to the instrument panel air

vents.

Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Place your vehicle in park (P) or

neutral.

3. Select MAX A/C.

4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowest

speed setting.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

1.

Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield.

2. Press A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

4. Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

5. Direct air toward the side windows.
6. Close the instrument panel vents.

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

(If Equipped)

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.

The heated exterior mirrors remove ice,
mist and fog.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in

serious injury in the event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during

heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck

injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust
the head restraint when your vehicle is
moving.

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when

the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.