2004 Ford Focus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35

Climate Controls To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 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 (IF EQUIPPED) 6 1 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the cabin. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents. 2 5 4 3 : Distributes air through the floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents and floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents. This mode can be used to clear the windshield of thin ice and fog. 2. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the cabin. Note: When the fan is turned to the O (OFF) position, the A/C is also turned off. 3. Rear Defrost (if equipped): Refer to Rear window defroster in this chapter. 35 2004 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)