Get Climate Control Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

Climate Control

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

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Fan speed control: Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning

cools your vehicle using outside air. 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.

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Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,

instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any

combination of these vents.

Note: At least one of these buttons illuminates when the system is on.

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Heated rear window: Press the button to switch the heated rear window on

and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 108).

Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your

vehicle.

MAX Defrost: Adjust the control to turn on defrost. Outside air flows through

the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on. You can also use

this setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.

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MAX A/C: Adjust the control for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows

through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on.

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Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.

This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors

from entering your vehicle.

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Heated seats (if equipped): Press the button to switch the heated seats on

and off. See Heated Seats (page 115).

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Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system is

off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

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AUTO: Press the button to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the

desired temperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and

outside or recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle

to maintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode

by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.

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C

Fan speed control: Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,

instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through any

combination of these vents.

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E

Climate control display: The display shows the set temperatures and the fan

speed.

Heated rear window: Press the button to switch the heated rear window on

and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 108).

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A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning

cools your vehicle using outside air. 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.

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Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and

recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.

This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors

from entering your vehicle.

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Heated seats (if equipped): Press the button to switch the heated seats on

and off. See Heated Seats (page 115).

MAX A/C: Press the button for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through

the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan

automatically adjusts to the highest speed.

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MAX Defrost: Press the button to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through

the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan

automatically adjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to

defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window

also automatically turns on when you select maximum defrost.

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Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system is

off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.

Single Zone Temperature Control

Temperature Control

In this mode, the climate control system

links the temperature settings for both the

driver’s side and passenger’s side. If you

adjust the setting using the rotary control

on the driver’s side, the system adjusts the

temperature to the same setting on the

passenger’s side.

To switch back to single zone control from

dual zone, press and hold AUTO for a few

seconds. The passenger’s side temperature

switches to the driver’s side temperature

setting.

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You can set a temperature between 60°F

(15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). If you select

LO, the system is set to permanent cooling.

If you select HI, the system is set to

permanent heating.

Note: If you select LO or HI, the system

does not maintain a stable temperature.

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Note: To improve the time to reach comfort

Dual Zone Temperature Control

in hot weather, drive with the windows fully

open until you feel cold air through the air

vents.

Select a temperature for the passenger’s

side using the rotary control on the

passenger’s side. Single zone temperature

control automatically switches off. The

temperature on the driver’s side remains

unchanged. You can now adjust the driver’s

side and passenger’s side temperatures

independently. The display shows the

temperature settings for each side.

Manual Climate Control

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield

during humid weather, adjust the air

distribution control to the windshield air

vents position.

Automatic Climate Control

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Adjusting the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is

not necessary. The system automatically

adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your

selected temperature as quickly as possible.

For the system to function efficiently, the

instrument panel and side air vents should

be fully open.

Note: If you select AUTO during cold

outside temperatures, the system directs

airflow to the windshield and side window

vents. In addition, the fan may run at a

slower speed until the engine warms up.

Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside

temperatures, or when the inside of the

vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses

recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.

When the interior reaches the selected

temperature, the system automatically

switches to using outside air.

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front

seats as this may interfere with the airflow

to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

the air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

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Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Press the AUTO button.

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3

Adjust the fan speed to a high speed

setting as soon as you feel warm air.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Select the footwell air vents using the

air distribution buttons.

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Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the center

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a

starting point, then adjust the setting as

necessary.

3

Select the footwell air vents using the

air distribution buttons.

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the temperature control to the

Press the MAX A/C button.

MAX A/C position.

2

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Drive with the windows fully open until

you feel cold air through the air vents.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the center

setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a

starting point, then adjust the setting as

necessary.

3

Select the instrument panel air vents

using the air distribution buttons.

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Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle with manual climate control

Vehicle with automatic climate control

1

Select the windshield air vents using the Press the defrost button.

air distribution buttons.

2

Press the A/C button.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a

starting point, then adjust the setting as

necessary.

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4

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum-based cleaning products.

HEATED WINDOWS AND

MIRRORS

Heated Rear Window

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air

filter, which gives you and your passengers

the following benefits:

Note: Make sure the vehicle is running

before operating the heated windows.

Press the button to clear the

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It improves your driving comfort by

heated rear window of thin ice

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reducing particle concentration.

and fog. The heated rear

window will automatically turn off after a

short period of time.

It improves the interior compartment

cleanliness.

It protects the climate control

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

The vehicle warranty does not cover

damage caused to the heated rear window

grid lines.

components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind

the glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter

installed at all times. This prevents foreign

objects from entering the system. Running

the system without a filter in place could

result in degradation or damage to the

system.

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

When you switch the heated rear

window on, the heated exterior

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mirrors will automatically turn

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See

on.

Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass

when it is frozen in place.

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For additional cabin air filter information,

Last Settings

or to replace the filter, see an authorized

dealer.

You can set the climate control to operate

using the last climate control settings

through the information display setting:

Remote Start > Climate Control >

Heater–A/C > Last Settings. The climate

control system automatically uses the

settings last selected before you turned

off the vehicle.

REMOTE START

The climate control system adjusts the

cabin temperature during remote start.

You cannot adjust the system during

remote start operation. Switch on the

ignition to return the system to its previous

settings. You can now make adjustments.

You need to switch on certain

Heated and Cooled Devices

Heated devices typically switch on during

cold weather, and cooled devices during

hot weather.

vehicle-dependent features, such as:

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Heated seats.

Heated mirrors.

Heated rear window.

Heated steering wheel.

You can adjust the settings using the

information display controls. See

Information Displays (page 91).

Automatic Settings

You can set the climate control to operate

in AUTO mode through the information

display setting: Remote Start > Climate

Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate

control system automatically sets the

interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).

In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F

(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if

available, and selected to AUTO in the

information display).

In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F

(22°C). The rear defroster and heated

mirrors automatically turn on.

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Climate Control for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

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