2012 FORD FOCUS instrument panel

SINGLE ZONE MANUAL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to theMessage Centersection of theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
(Fan speed adjustment):Turn to select the desired fan speed.
2.
(Recirculated air):Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off
automatically in all airflow modes except
(Panel) and(Panel
and Floor) and when in MAX A/C.
3.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle.
MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient than normal A/C mode. Recirculated air may
also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C.
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5.Multifunction control:Turn to manually choose one of the following
air distribution modes:
•
(Panel):Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•
(Floor and Panel):Distributes air through the instrument panel
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•
(Floor):Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
•
(Floor/defrost):Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging.
•
(Defrost):Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide
outside air to reduce window fogging.
6.
R(Rear defroster):Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. This button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if
equipped). Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for
more information.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost) or(floor/defrost).
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off 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 time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the
windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
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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 position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
1. Select MAX A/C.
2. Set the airflow to the
(Panel).
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool
down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
Press MENU > Display Settings > Temp. Setting. If your vehicle is
equipped with the touchscreen system, press Menu > Settings > System
> Temperature.
1.
(Power):Press to turn the system on or off.
2.
MAX:(Max Defrost):Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice. Press this button again to return to the
previous air flow selection.
3.MAX A/C:Press to distribute recirculated air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
Passenger setting:Turn this knob to activate the passenger settings
(dual zone) and to increase/decrease the temperature for the passenger
side of the vehicle. To return to single zone (MONO mode), press and
hold AUTO.
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4.(Recirculated air):Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down
the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in
any airflow mode except
(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off
automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog
potential.
5.
(Floor/Defrost):Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system
will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
6.
(Panel):Press to distribute air through the instrument panel
vents.
7.
(Floor):Distributes air through the demister vents and front and
rear seat floor vents.
8.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in some modes.
9.
(Fan speed control):Press to manually decrease the fan speed.
10.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. Once you select
your desired temperature using the temperature control, the system will
then automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or
off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
and maintain the desired temperature.
Driver setting:Turn this knob to increase/decrease the temperature for
the entire vehicle cabin (single zone). When the system is in single zone,
MONO will appear in the display. If the passenger side control (3) is
activated, then dual zone will be active, and this control will only adjust
temperature settings for the driver side. To return to single zone (MONO
mode), press and hold AUTO.
11.
(Fan speed control):Press to manually increase the fan speed.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost).
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
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•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 starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
“aired out.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
MAX A/C, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the
vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from
your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single-zone operation and
set the temperature to 59°F (15°C) andLowill appear in the display.
2. A/C,
andwill be selected.
3. Fan speed will be increased to the highest speed, but can be adjusted
as desired.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan to the highest speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Touchscreen features
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen system, you can access
climate features via the touchscreen and voice commands. Refer to the
Climate Controlchapter in yourMyFord Touchsupplementfor more
information.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Note:The head lamp indicator will illuminate when the head lamps are
activated.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control to
.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control from the autolamp
position.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature.If the windshield
wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp
control in the autolamp position.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to
keep the headlights on for up to one minute after the key is turned off.
The autolamp delay settings are adjusted through the message center in
the instrument cluster. The default delay time from the factory is set to
20 seconds.
Note:The headlamps can be activated manually by pulling the high
beam/flash-to-pass lever toward you. The headlamps are deactivated
after 30 seconds or three minutes if any door is open.
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Fog lamp control (if equipped)
The fog lamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
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and the high beams are not turned
on.
•Press the fog lamp control,
located on the instrument panel,
to activate the fog lamps.
•Press the fog lamp control again
to deactivate the fog lamps.
Note:The fog lamp indicator will illuminate when the fog lamps are
activated.
High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull the
lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position.
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