2003 Ford Focus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36

Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 6 2 1 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. 5 3 4 : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. The air conditioner will automatically turn on to dehumidify the air. 2. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 3. Rear Defrost (if equipped): Refer to Rear Defrost. 4. Recirculated air: Press to toggle between outside air and recirculated air. Use with A/C for the most fast and efficient cooling of the vehicle. May help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculated air will not function in or any position in between and 5. A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only. 6. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 36