Ford ZD Escape Series, Руководство пользователя

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Climate control
GENERAL NOTES
Note: The air conditioner will only work
with the engine running.
Apart from cooling the air entering •
the cabin, the air conditioner will
dehumidify the air, assisting in glass
demisting, especially with the fresh
air mode selected. If the vehicle has
been parked in direct sunlight, open
the windows to allow warm air to
escape for a few minutes before
operating the air conditioner.
Switch the blower fan off if the •
engine is not running to prevent
possible power drain.
It is normal to hear hissing or •
gurgling for a few seconds after the
air conditioner is switched off.
It is normal for the A/C to discharge •
water from the A/C drain tube
located under the vehicle, especially
in humid weather.
Note: Operate the air conditioner for at
least 5 minutes every week to prevent
the system seals from drying out.
Air conditioning servicing
Have the air conditioning system
checked, and serviced if necessary,
in both hot and cold seasons by an
Authorised Ford Dealer.
Preserving the ozone layer
The refrigerant used in your Ford air
conditioning climate control system is
Hydro Fluoro Carbon (HFC) R134a. This
refrigerant contains no CFCs. Ford uses
R134a to help prevent depletion of the
ozone layer and preserve the Earth’s
atmosphere and the environment.
Clearing the air inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowl grille to improve the efficiency
of the system.
Foggy windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system
to defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.
Fresh/recirculated air modes
In normal circumstances, the fresh air
mode should be selected to maintain the
quality of air inside the vehicle, to prevent
the build-up of stale air or odours and to
reduce windscreen misting.
To prevent the ingress of dust, odours or
fumes, select the recirculated air mode.
The recirculated air mode can also be
used to allow the air conditioner to more
effectively cool the vehicle’s cabin.
WARNING
Extended operation of the climate
control system in recirculated
air mode may lead to a reduction in air
quality in the cabin. The air in the cabin
should be periodically refreshed by
selecting fresh air mode.