Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - Overview. Description and Operation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Electrical / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview

The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system maintains the selected vehicle interior temperature by heating and/or cooling the air depending on the HVAC control panel selection.

The driver may override the automatic mode of operation.
The temperature control setting is the desired cabin air temperature.
The blower motor control override buttons vary the blower motor speed.
The driver side and passenger side temperature settings can be individually controlled.
Vehicles equipped with Auto Start-Stop have a cabin heater coolant pump to help coolant flow to the heater core.
During A/C operation, the system reduces the relative humidity of the air inside the vehicle.

Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - Component Location. Description and Operation

Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 FDIM 2 Microphone 3 APIM 4 GWM 5 Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor 6 PCM 7 A/C pressure transducer 8 A/C clutch relay 9 A/C compressor clutch field coil 10 Externally Controlled Variable Displacement Compressor (EVDC) 11 Sunload sens..

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions. Description and Operation

WARNING: Air conditioning liquid refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf are capable of harming eyes or freezing skin. Always wear safety goggles and avoid contact with liquid refrigerant. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Air conditioning refrigerant R-134a and R-1234yf gases are capable of displacing the air necessary for br..

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Rear Seats

Note: Your vehicle may have split seatbacks that you must fold individually. Note: Make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. To lower the seat back(s) from inside the vehicle, do the following: Pull the handle to release the seatback. Push the seatback forward. Stow the safety belt in the stowage clip. This will prevent the safety belt from getting ca..

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position.

Ford Fusion. Adjusting the Steering Wheel

Unlock the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.