Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual page 37

026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008
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toward front seat footwell
diffusers. The natural tendency
of hot air to spread upwards,
allows to warm the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
∂+μ distribution between feet area
vents (warmer air) and
dashboard vents (cooler air).
∂+y distribution between feet area
vents and windscreen and front
side window vents). This
distribution allows an adequate
warming of the passenger
compartment and prevents the
windows from misting up.
The set distribution is shown by the
LEDs on the selected buttons.
To restore automatic air distribution
control, press button AUTO.
Button - - L
Front window fast
demisting/defrosting button
Pressing the button - the system
activates all the functions required for
fast demisting/defrosting:
❒ compressor switch on (if climatic
conditions are suitable);
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❒ air recycle off;
❒ air temperature set to maximum
(HI);
❒ fan speed selection depending on
coolant temperature;
❒ air flow toward the windshield and
the front side windows;
❒ heated rear window on;
❒ heated rear window on (if present).
IMPORTANT The function stays on for
approximately 3 minutes once the
coolant is sufficiently warm
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press button M to activate this function.
Activation is indicated by lighting of
warning light
panel.
This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after 20 minutes. Press
button M again to disable the function
in advance.
IMPORTANT Do not affix decals on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press button N to activate this function.
Activation is indicated by lighting of
warning light A on the instrument
panel.
This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after 4 minutes. Press
button N again to disable the function
in advance.
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
Run the climate control system for at
least 10 minutes every month during
the winter.
Have the system inspected at a Ford
Dealership before the summer.
on the instrument
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leakage. Never use R12 fluid which is
not compatible with the system
components.
The system uses R134a
refrigerant fluid which does
not harm the environment
in the event of accidental