2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 25

Controls and features (Panel) Distributes outside air • through the instrument panel registers. • (Panel and Floor) Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. • (Floor) Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. (Floor and defrost) • Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. • (Defrost) Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. For maximum defrost performance, set the temperature control to full hot and fan speed to 4. Recirculated air control Press the switch to toggle between outside air and recirculated air. The control light in the switch illuminates when the recirculated air function is activated. This mode should be used to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. 25