Climate Control; Principle Of Operation; Air Vents - Ford FIESTA Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Outside air
Keep the air intakes forward of the
windscreen free from obstruction (snow,
leaves etc.) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.
Recirculated air
CAUTION
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to mist up. If the
windows mist up, follow the settings
for defrosting and demisting the
windscreen.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment will be recirculated. Outside
air will not enter the vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on the
temperature of the engine coolant.
Air conditioning
Note: The air conditioning operates only
when the temperature is above 4°C (39°F).
Note: If you use the air conditioning, the
fuel consumption of your vehicle will be
higher.
Air is directed through the evaporator
where it is cooled. Humidity is extracted
from the air to help keep the windows free
of mist. The resulting condensation is
directed to the outside of the vehicle and
it is therefore normal if you see a small
pool of water under your vehicle.
General information on controlling
the interior climate
Fully close all the windows.
Fiesta (CDJ)

Climate Control

Warming the interior
Direct the air towards your feet. In cold or
humid weather conditions, direct some of
the air towards the windscreen and the
door windows.
Cooling the interior
Direct the air towards your face.

AIR VENTS

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The center and side vents enable efficient
ventilation of the passenger compartment
and should be used when the cooling of
the compartment is required.
The side vents can also be used to remove
mist and ice from the side windows. Make
sure not to adjust them straight upwards
as they can also divert the air stream
coming out of the side window demisters.
In winter, after the passenger
compartment has been warmed up, the
air from the center vents has a lower
temperature than the air from the side
vents. According to individual preferences,
the center vents can be closed in cold
weather, or opened for extra fresh air when
heating.
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