Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System Operating Tips - Ford Fusion 2009 Owner's Manual

Climate Controls
6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
airflow selector in the O (OFF) position or with recirculated air
engaged and A/C off.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out."
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C mode, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle's transmission into the PARK gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C mode):
• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
In the and modes:
• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.
• Select A/C and recirculated air
colder airflow.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
• To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to full heat.
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