2011 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45

Climate Controls 9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 10. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except (defrost). Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). 11. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 12. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). Outside temperature (if equipped): The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP. Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost) or (floor/defrost). select • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system off or with • 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. 45 2011 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)