2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 31

Controls and features • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If the vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block the airflow and reduce your ability to see through the windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 31