2014 Ford Fusion Energi Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 121

Climate Control G H Fan speed control: Press the small fan icon or large fan icon to decrease or increase the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Driver temperature control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature inside the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. MAX Defrost: Press to switch on. The system distributes outside air through the windshield air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. When MAX defrost is on, recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent fogging). The heated rear window is automatically switched on when MAX defrost is selected. Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 119). Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Automatic Climate Control I J K HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE General Hints Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up. Note: You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting. Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on. Note: Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. Note: Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open. Note: At low ambient temperatures with AUTO selected, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents and fan may run at a slow speed until the engine warms up. Heating the Interior Quickly 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Recommended Settings for Heating 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting. 118