2013 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 119

118 Climate Control Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defroster is activated. CABIN AIR FILTER Note: A screen or filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a screen or filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system. Your vehicle is equipped with either a screen or filter; it is located behind the instrument panel. The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles, such as dust, spores and pollen, in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. Vehicles without a cabin air filter have a screen which can be washed clean at periodic intervals. Vehicles with a cabin air filter should have the filter replaced at regular intervals. See the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For additional information, or to replace the filter, see an authorized dealer. 2013 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)