Climate Control; Principle Of Operation - Ford Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Outside air
Always keep the air intakes forward
of the front windscreen free of snow,
leaves etc., to allow the system to
function effectively.
Recirculated air
Note: It is not recommended to use
recirculated air for more than 30
minutes as there is no air exchange
and the windows may mist up.
When recirculated air is selected, only
the air currently in the passenger
compartment will be circulated.
Outside air will not enter the vehicle.
Fresh air filter
The fresh air filter removes most
potentially harmful particles such as
pollen, industrial fallout and road dust
from the air entering the vehicle s
interior.
In an automatic car wash, you should
switch off the ventilation blower to
prevent the filter collecting wax
deposits.
Blower
The blower motor may emit noises.
Heating
The heating depends upon the
coolant temperature and is therefore
only effective when the engine is
warm.

Climate control

Air conditioning
Note: The air conditioning system
only operates when the temperature
is above +4 ºC, the engine is running
and the blower is switched on.
Operating the air conditioning leads
to higher fuel consumption.
The air is directed through the
coolant heat exchanger where it is
cooled if the air conditioning is
switched on. In addition, 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.
It is therefore quite normal if you
notice a small pool of water
underneath the parked vehicle.
General notes on
controlling the climate in
the vehicle s interior
Close all the windows completely.
To warm the interior effectively, direct
the heated air to the footwell area. In
cold or humid weather, direct some
of the air towards the front
windscreen and side windows.
To cool the interior effectively, direct
the cooled air towards the face level.
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