I'm not a fan (pun intended) of the HVAC controls on the screen. I even miss having the temperature displayed on the knobs (2022 victim of the pandemic)
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Eventually, the way technology advances, everything will be voice activated and there will be no manual controls on the dash or steering wheel. We already can control phone, nav, and audio by voice, not long before the rest of the controls will follow. Not sure how far in the future that will be, but it is coming. Just sayin' .... ?
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Yes, he do. ... ?
I mean how often are you really changing?...mine is in auto, set to my temp of liking...I haven't touched the controls in probably a year LOL
Depends on the time of year. Unfortunately, the humidity in Wisconsin makes setting the temperature constant at 72 or so is impractical atleast for me in the summer. Once the humidity is removed from the car the comfort level is fine being stationary. Once you’ve had it in a vehicle it’s tough to go back to without. First world problems I know, but just providing my feedback.
I played with SYNC 4 and the large screen at my dealer when the 4.5G Escape showed up on their lot.
Like it.
Like the large screen. Getting controls up higher more in line-of-sight with the windshield is good.
Ii use the volume controls on the steering wheel anyway, as mentioned.
It's also cost savings, as mentioned. Wonder how many individual parts make up the physical climate-control unit.
Read that a large number of parts were reduced in going from the 3G to 4G Escape. Cost savings. Easier to manufacture. Fewer parts to have at the plant.
Always amazed at how many parts have to be produced, delivered, inventoried, on the line at the right time to produce a vehicle.
Like it.
Like the large screen. Getting controls up higher more in line-of-sight with the windshield is good.
Ii use the volume controls on the steering wheel anyway, as mentioned.
It's also cost savings, as mentioned. Wonder how many individual parts make up the physical climate-control unit.
Read that a large number of parts were reduced in going from the 3G to 4G Escape. Cost savings. Easier to manufacture. Fewer parts to have at the plant.
Always amazed at how many parts have to be produced, delivered, inventoried, on the line at the right time to produce a vehicle.
Definitely moving everything to the screen saves money but something’s are hard to get used to. For years Electron Microscopes used knobs for everything. Then someone decided it could all be replaced with a PC. There was a huge pushback especially for the magnification and focus knobs. But now it’s getting to be the norm. The same will be for cars. At some point they’ll all be like Tesla with a single big screen tablet. Heavy sigh!
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Well, since I have a 2023 Badlands, I am not concerned about this issue until I will want a new vehicle. By then the verdict will be in if the new "improvements'" are useful.