Ford Escape (2018 year). Manual — part 27

Smart Zone

If there is not an occupant in the front
passenger seat, the climate control system
may default to single zone in order to
improve fuel economy (if you were
previously in dual zone operation). When
this occurs, dual zone turns off and the
passenger set point changes to match the
driver set point.

Press the dual zone button or adjust the
passenger set point normally if you desire
dual zone operation without a passenger
present. The system remains in dual zone
operation until you switch the vehicle off.

You can disable or re-enable the Smart
Zone feature by pressing and holding the
dual zone button. Both set point displays
begin flashing to signify when the feature
disables. The system returns to previous
state after you release the dual zone
button.

To re-enable the Smart Zone feature:
Press and hold the dual zone button for
more than four seconds. Only the driver
set point display begins flashing to signify
when you re-enable the feature. The
climate control system returns to the
previous state after you release the dual
zone button.

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.

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
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
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
Fan speed may also reduce until the air
cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press AUTO.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the
full heat setting.

2

Direct air to the footwell using the air
distribution buttons.

3

Recommended Settings for Heating

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press AUTO.

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

Direct air to the footwell using the air
distribution buttons.

3

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Select MAX A/C.

Select MAX A/C.

1

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

2

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press AUTO.

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

Direct air to the instrument panel using
the air distribution buttons.

3

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press the defrost button.

Direct air to the windshield 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 A/C.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

3

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

4

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

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

Heated Rear Window

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

window automatically turns 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
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.

Windshield Wiper De-icer

(If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the windshield wiper de-icer
automatically turns on.

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 449).

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

REMOTE START

(If Equipped)

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 returns to the
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments.

You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•

Heated seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

You can adjust the default remote start
settings using the information display
controls.

Automatic Settings

You can set the system to operate in AUTO
mode through the information display. The
system sets the interior temperature to
72°F (22°C).

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 cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated rear window and
heated mirrors automatically turn on.

Previous Settings

You can set the system to operate using
your previous settings prior to switching
the vehicle off through the information
display. See Information Displays (page
92).