2012 Ford Focus Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 114

Climate Controls 5. Multifunction control: Turn to manually choose one of the following air distribution modes Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. (Floor and Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. (Floor): Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. (Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. (Defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. 6. R (Rear defroster): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost) or (floor/defrost). select • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system off or with • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected. 114 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)