Ford Fusion: Climate Control / Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual
Temperature Control
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: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest speed setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
- Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for Heating
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
- Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
- Select MAX A/C.
- Drive with the windows open for a short
period of time.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
- Direct air to the instrument panel air
vents.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures
- Apply the parking brake.
- Place your vehicle in park (P) or
neutral.
- Select MAX A/C.
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
lowest speed setting.
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather
- Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield air vents.
- Press and release A/C.
- Adjust the temperature control to the
setting you prefer.
- Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest setting.
- Direct air toward the side windows.
- Close the instrument panel air vents.
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...
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
The steering wheel is removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Make sure the component terminals are not bent or damaged...
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
WARNING: Position the seatbelt
height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly
could reduce its effectiveness and
increase the risk of injury in a crash...