IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
Use the controls in this area to change the climate inside of your vehicle.
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL ON AND OFF
 Press the button to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED AIR ON AND OFF
| Press the button to access the climate controls. |  Press the button to recirculate air currently in the passenger compartment. |
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically, or prevent you from switching on in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off automatically in various air distribution control combinations to improve heating or cooling efficiency.
SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
| Press the button to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
Note: Under certain conditions, the air conditioning compressor could continue to operate after you switch the air conditioning off.
SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND OFF
| Press the button to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
SWITCHING MAXIMUM DEFROST ON AND OFF
Air flows through the windshield air vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note: There is also a button on the lighting control.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns on when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM COOLING ON AND OFF
| Press the button to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
Note: When you switch maximum cooling off, air conditioning remains on.
Note: In certain conditions, for example, cold weather, maximum cooling may not activate or could run slow when switched on. This helps reduce power consumption from the battery.
SWITCHING THE HEATED WIPER PARK ON AND OFF
 When you switch the heated rear window on, the heated wiper park also turns on. |
SWITCHING THE HEATED REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor blades, or other sharp objects to clean or remove decals from the inside of the heated rear window as this could cause damage to the heated rear window grid lines not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED
 Press the button to switch the blower motor on. |  Slide the control to set the blower motor speed. |
SWITCHING THE HEATED MIRRORS ON AND OFF
When you switch the heated rear window on, the heated exterior mirrors 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. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage caused to the mirror housing or glass.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the temperature controls on either side of the climate control to set the temperature for that side.
Switching Dual Mode On and Off
Note: When dual-mode is off, setting the temperature using the driver-side controls, sets the temperature for both sides.
Note: Setting the temperature using the passenger side controls, sets the passenger temperature, and switches dual-mode on.
Switching the Electric Heater On and Off
When E-Heat is on, an electric heater is used to warm the cabin and keep the windows from fogging. Turning E-Heat off saves battery power, which extends your driving range. The electric heater is the only source of heat to warm the cabin.
Note: Disable the heater to extend the vehicle’s range.
Note: This button does not work in some climate control modes.
Note: This button does not switch off the climate control system.
Note: In certain conditions, for example, warm weather, the electric heater may not activate or could run slow when switched on. This helps reduce power consumption from the battery.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents
| Press the button on the touchscreen to access the climate controls. | Press the button. |
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents
| Press the button on the touchscreen to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents
| Press the button on the touchscreen to access the climate controls. |  Press the button. |
SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON AND OFF
Adjust the blower motor control or air distribution control to switch auto mode off.
AUTO MODE INDICATORS
The indicators are on the Auto Mode button.
| Auto Mode Indicator Status | Description |
|---|---|
| One indicator illuminated. | The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior. |
| Two indicators illuminated. | The blower motor speed is moderate. |
| Three indicators are illuminated. | The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting increases the amount of noise from the blower motor. |
CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS
General Hints
- Use of the climate system will reduce your vehicle’s driving range. Conserve battery charge by using climate control features when necessary.
- Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
- You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting.
- To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
- Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
- 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.
Automatic Climate Control
- Adjusting the settings when your vehicle’s interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. Automatic mode is best recommended to maintain the set temperature.
- The system adjusts to heat or cool the interior to the temperature you select as quickly as possible.
- For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open.
- If you press AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window air vents. The blower motor speed may reduce until the air warms.
- If you press AUTO during hot temperatures and the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. Blower motor speed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for Heating
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
Press MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather
- Press and release defrost or maximum defrost.
- Adjust the temperature control to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
For more detailed information, please reference the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner’s Manual.