Climate Control - Ford Fiesta Owner's Manual

Automatic Climate Control
Note: Do not adjust the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The
system automatically adjusts to the
previously stored settings. For the system
to function efficiently, the instrument panel
and side air vents should be fully open.
Note: At low ambient temperatures with
AUTO selected, the air stream is directed
toward the windscreen and side windows
for as long as the engine remains cold.
Note: When the system is switched off,
outside air is prevented from entering your
vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
2 Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
3 Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
2 Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
3 Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windscreen air vents posi-
tion.

Climate Control

Note: When the system is in AUTO mode
and the interior and exterior temperatures
are high, the system automatically selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling of the
interior. When the selected air temperature
is reached, the system automatically selects
outside air.
Note: When you select windscreen
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air conditioning
switches on. Outside air flows into your
vehicle.
Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
Press the footwell button to distribute
air to the footwell air vents.
Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature control setting
to the desired setting.
Close the instrument panel air vents.
Open the side air vents and direct them
toward the side windows.
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