Climate Controls for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

Climate Controls  
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM  
(IF EQUIPPED)  
1. Air flow selections: Controls  
the direction of the airflow in the  
cabin. See the following for a brief  
description on each control.  
: Distributes air through the  
instrument panel vents.  
: Distributes air through the  
instrument panel vents and the floor  
vents.  
: Distributes air through the floor vents.  
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor  
vents.  
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents.  
2. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the  
cabin.  
3. Recirculated air: Press to toggle between outside air and  
recirculated air. May help reduce undesirable odors from entering the  
vehicle. Recirculated air will not function in  
or any position in  
between and  
.
4. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in  
the cabin.  
Operating tips  
To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place  
the air flow selector in the  
position.  
To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm  
weather, do not drive with the air flow selector set to the O (OFF)  
position.  
Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air  
flow to the rear seats.  
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of  
the windshield.  
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:  
1. Select  
.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.  
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.  
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.  
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents  
located in the middle of the instrument panel.  
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these  
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.  
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM  
(IF EQUIPPED)  
1. Air flow selections: Controls  
the direction of the airflow in the  
cabin. See the following for a brief  
description on each control.  
: Distributes air through the  
instrument panel vents.  
: Distributes air through the  
instrument panel vents and the floor  
vents.  
: Distributes air through the floor vents.  
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents  
and floor vents.  
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister  
vents. This mode can be used to clear the windshield of thin ice and fog.  
2. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the  
cabin. Note: When the fan is turned to the O (OFF) position, the A/C is  
also turned off.  
3. Rear defroster (if equipped): Refer to Rear window defroster in  
this chapter.  
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4.  
Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation  
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time  
required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help  
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.  
Recirculated air will not function in  
between and  
5. A/C: Provides cabin cooling.  
or any position in  
.
6. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in  
the cabin.  
Max A/C: For maximum cabin cooling performance, select A/C (5)  
and  
(4).  
Operating tips  
To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place  
the air flow selector in the  
position and turn the fan on.  
To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the  
fan turned off or with recirculated air engaged.  
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 A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for  
2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has been  
“aired out.”  
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the  
vehicle cabin:  
1. Select  
.
2. Select A/C.  
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.  
4. Set the highest fan speed.  
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.  
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents  
located in the middle of the instrument panel.  
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these  
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.  
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER  
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.  
Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and  
fog.  
A small LED will illuminate when  
the rear defroster is activated.  
The ignition must be in the ON  
position to operate the rear window defroster.  
The defroster turns off automatically after 14 minutes or when the  
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster  
before 14 minutes have passed, push the control again.  
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside  
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the  
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and  
will not be covered by your warranty.  
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