2002 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 71

Climate Controls Operating Tips • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with airflow to the back seats. • Do not place objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can block air flow or fall into the defroster outlets and possibly damage your climate control system. Objects placed on top of your instrument panel can also reduce your ability to see through the windshield. • Remove snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (located at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If the vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioning will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for a few minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. • Clean the inside and outside of the windows periodically with a clean, soft cloth. This will remove the dirt film that can absorb moisture and increase window fogging. 71