Rear Window Defroster; For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode; To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather - Ford Fiesta Owner's Manual

Climate Controls
and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:

1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Select the coolest temperature setting.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool
down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.

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.
Press to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the
R
control will illuminate when active.
Note: The rear defroster will turn on automatically when the outside
temperature is below 41° F (5° C).
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 control will activate both. Refer to Heated outside mirrors in
the Driver Controls chapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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2012 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)