2012 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 54

Climate Controls For maximum cooling performance: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). • MAX A/C: 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will automatically default to single zone operation and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 2. A/C and (recirculated air) will automatically be selected. 3. Airflow will be directed out of the panel vents. 4. Fan speed will automatically be increased to the highest speed but can be adjusted as desired. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. 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. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster. to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the Press R button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time, press the control again. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. Refer to Exterior mirrors in the Driver Controls chapter. 54 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)