Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Description and Operation - Climate Control System - Overview
Vehicles with: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)
Overview
The DATC system maintains the selected vehicle interior temperature by heating and/or cooling the air depending on the HVAC control panel selection.
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The driver may override the automatic mode of operation.
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The temperature control setting is the desired cabin air temperature.
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The blower motor control override buttons vary the blower motor speed.
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The driver side and passenger side temperature settings can be individually controlled.
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During A/C operation, the system reduces the relative humidity of the air inside the vehicle.
For the HEV equipped with supplemental heating.
Refer to: Supplemental Climate Control - System Operation and Component Description (412-03 Supplemental Climate Control, Description and Operation).
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System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Hybrid
2
FDIM
3
Microphone
4
APIM
5
GWM
6
A/C clutch relay
7
Sunload sensor
8
FC..
Other information:
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops...
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap. The center
electrode ceramic insulator surface is often a matte or dull finish and
pure white in color...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.
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