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
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Other information:
California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its
representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable
express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be
required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase
the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equ..
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...
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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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