Ford Tourneo Connect Owner's Handbook Manual page 69

AUXILIARY HEATER
General information
WARNINGS
Do not operate the programmable
fuel fired heater at filling stations,
near sources of combustible
vapours or dust or in enclosed spaces.
Do not refuel when the
programmable fuel fired heater
display is on.
Note: The programmable fuel fired
heater will switch off automatically when
the battery voltage is low.
Note: All symbols on the display will flash
if the power to the programmable fuel
fired heater has been interrupted. The
heater will not operate under these
circumstances. Re-set the clock time.
Note: The programmable fuel fired
heater will shut down in the event of a
malfunction. Have the system checked
by an expert.
Observe the following information:
• Switch the programmable fuel fired
heater on for approximately 10
minutes at least once a month, all year
round. This prevents the water pump
and heater motor from seizing.
• To avoid corrosion, make sure the
coolant in your vehicle contains at
least 10 % antifreeze all year round.
• Make sure the coolant level is
between the MAX and MIN marks
on the reservoir to prevent air locks.
See Engine coolant check (page
111).
Climate control
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The programmable fuel fired heater
operates independently of the vehicle
heater by heating the engine's coolant
circuit. It is fed from the vehicle fuel tank.
It may also be used while the vehicle is in
motion to help the vehicle heater warm
up the interior more quickly.
It is possible that when the programmable
fuel fired heater is activated, exhaust
fumes may come from under the sides
of the vehicle. This is normal.
Principle of operation
Before operation
battery.
Before activating or programming the
heater, prepare the following settings:
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Programmable blower operation
begins when the coolant reaches a
certain temperature. In this mode,
ambient temperature has no effect.
In continuous heater operation, the
unit senses the ambient temperature.
If this is above 5°C (41°F) the
programmable fuel fired heater heater
will not activate.
CAUTION
Turning the blower switch to a
position other than position one will
reduce battery life or even flatten the
Set the vehicle heater temperature
control to maximum.
Turn the blower switch to position one.
Switch on the recirculated air before
turning the ignition off. Wait at least
five seconds for the ventilation system
to close the outside air vents.
Open all the cabin air vents.