FORD 2012 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 117)

5. Multifunction control: Turn to manually choose one of the following
air distribution modes:
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(Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
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(Floor and Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
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(Floor): Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
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(Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system
will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
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(Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide
outside air to reduce window fogging.
6. R (Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if
equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for
more information.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select (defrost) or (floor/defrost).
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
• To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the
windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”
• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the
MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and
put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position (automatic
transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
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