Get Climate Control Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Climate Control

Switching Maximum Cooling On

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

and Off

Switching the Climate Control On

Turn the temperature control

counterclockwise past the

lowest setting to maximize

and Off

cooling.

Note: The temperature control springs back

to the lowest setting.

Switching the Recirculated Air On

and Off

Note: When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Note: The air currently in the passenger

compartment recirculates.

Switching the Air Conditioning On

and Off

Note: Lights on the control illuminate to

indicate the blower motor speed.

Note: When you switch the blower motor

off, air conditioning turns off and the

windows could fog up.

Note: Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to

operate after you switch air conditioning off.

Directing Air to the Windshield Air

Vents

Switching Maximum Defrost On

and Off

Turn the temperature control

clockwise past the highest

setting to maximize defrosting.

Directing Air to the Instrument

Panel Air Vents

Note: The temperature control springs back

E244097

to the highest setting.

Note: When you switch maximum defrost

on, the heated windshield, heated rear

window and air conditioning turn on. The

blower motor is set to the highest speed.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air

Vents

Note: When you switch maximum defrost

off, the heated windshield and heated rear

window remain on.

162

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: Recirculated air could turn off or be

Setting the Temperature

prevented from turning on in all air flow

modes except maximum cooling to reduce

the risk of the windows fogging up. It could

also turn on and off when you direct air to

the instrument panel or footwell air vents

during hot weather to improve cooling

efficiency.

Switching the Air Conditioning On

and Off

Note: Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to

operate after you switch air conditioning off.

E244106

Switching Maximum Defrost On

and Off

Turn the temperature control

counterclockwise for cooler temperature

settings.

Turn the temperature control clockwise

for warmer temperature settings.

Note: When you switch maximum defrost

on, the heated windshield, heated rear

window and air conditioning turn on. The

blower motor is set to the highest speed.

Note: When you switch maximum defrost

off, the heated windshield and heated rear

window remain on.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE

CONTROL

Switching the Climate Control On

and Off

Switching Maximum Cooling On

and Off

Switching the Recirculated Air On

and Off

Note: When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

Switching Auto Mode On and Off

Note: The air currently in the passenger

compartment recirculates.

Press the button to switch auto

mode on. Repeatedly press the

button to adjust auto mode.

163

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: When you switch auto mode on,

Adjust the blower motor control or air

distribution control to switch auto mode

off.

lights on the blower motor control do not

illuminate to indicate the blower motor

speed.

Auto Mode Indicator Status

Auto Mode Indicator

Status

Description

One indicator illumin-

ated.

•

The blower motor speed is reduced.

•

Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from

the blower motor.

•

This setting increases the time taken to cool the

interior.

Two indicators illumin-

ated.

•

The blower motor speed is moderate.

Three indicators illumin-

ated.

The blower motor speed is increased.

•

Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the

interior.

This setting increases the amout of noise from the

blower motor.

Directing Air to the Windshield Air

Setting the Blower Motor Speed

Vents

Note: Lights on the control illuminate to

indicate the blower motor speed.

Directing Air to the Instrument

Panel Air Vents

Switching Dual Mode On and Off

E244097

E267666

DUAL

Note: When you switch dual mode on, the

passenger side temperature control can be

independently adjusted.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air

Vents

Note: You can also switch dual mode on

by adjusting the passenger side temperature

control.

164

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

Setting the Temperature

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.

Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated

air to improve cooling performance and

efficiency.

Note: When you select automatic mode

and the outside temperature is low and the

engine is cold, air is directed to the

windshield and the outer instrument panel

air vents.

Note: When you select automatic mode

and the outside temperature and in-vehicle

temperature is high, the system temporarily

selects recirculated air to maximize cooling.

Note: When you select maximum defrost,

air conditioning turns on and air is directed

to the windshield air vents.

E244115

Turn the temperature control

counterclockwise for cooler temperature

settings.

Turn the temperature control clockwise

for warmer temperature settings.

Recommended Settings for

Note: You can adjust the temperature

between 15.5–29.5°C (60–85°F).

Heating

•

Press AUTO.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE -

Select the required temperature.

Note: Adjusting the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is

not necessary. The system automatically

adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your

selected temperature as quickly as possible.

For the system to function efficiently, the

instrument panel and side air vents should

be fully open.

VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

General Hints

Do not place objects under the front seats

as this may interfere with directing air to

the rear seats.

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the

air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

Note: You may feel a small amount of air

from the footwell air vents regardless of the

air distribution setting.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

•

Note: To improve the time to reach a

comfortable temperature in hot weather,

drive with the windows open until you feel

cold air through the air vents.

Press MAX A/C.

165

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Recommended Settings for

Cooling

Quickly Heating the Interior

•

Select the highest blower motor speed.

Select the highest temperature.

Direct air to the footwell air vents.

•

Press AUTO.

Select the required temperature.

Defogging the Side Windows in

Recommended Settings for

Cold Weather

Heating

•

Select maximum defrost.

•

Select a medium blower motor speed.

Select the required temperature.

Defogging or Clearing the

Windshield of Thin Ice

Direct air to the footwell and

windshield air vents.

•

Select maximum defrost.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE -

•

Select maximum cooling.

Note: To improve the time to reach a

comfortable temperature in hot weather,

drive with the windows open until you feel

cold air through the air vents.

VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

General Hints

Do not place objects under the front seats

as this may interfere with directing air to

the rear seats.

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the

air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

Note: You may feel a small amount of air

from the footwell air vents regardless of the

air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield

during humid weather conditions, direct air

to the windshield air vents.

Recommended Settings for

Cooling

•

Select a medium blower motor speed.

Select the required temperature.

Direct air to the instrument panel air

vents.

•

Press A/C.

Defogging the Side Windows in

Cold Weather

•

Select maximum defrost.

Defogging or Clearing the

Windshield of Thin Ice

•

Select maximum defrost.

HEATED WINDSHIELD

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

cause the windows to fog up.

Press the button to clear the

Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated

air to improve cooling performance and

efficiency.

windshield of thin ice and fog.

The heated windshield turns off

after a short period of time.

166

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: Make sure that the engine is running

HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS

before switching the heated windshield on.

When you switch the heated rear window

Note: The system does not operate if the

on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

battery charge level is low.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass

when it is frozen in place.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum-based cleaning products. The

vehicle warranty may not cover damage

caused to the mirror housing or glass.

HEATED REAR WINDOW -

VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Press the button to clear the rear

window of thin ice and fog. The

heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

AUXILIARY HEATER -

VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

Note: Make sure the engine is on before

operating the heated windows.

Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or

remove decals from the inside of the heated

rear window. The vehicle warranty may not

cover damage to the heated rear window

grid lines.

Principle of Operation

The system is designed to reduce the time

needed to heat the engine when it is

running. It turns on or off depending on the

outside air temperature and the coolant

temperature.

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the

vehicle fuel tank.

HEATED REAR WINDOW -

VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Press the button to clear the rear

window of thin ice and fog. The

heated rear window turns off

Using the Auxiliary Heater

after a short period of time.

Note: Make sure the engine is on before

WARNING: We recommend that

you have a qualified technician check

and repair the heater system after a

crash. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

operating the heated windows.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

The vehicle Warranty may not cover

damage caused to the heated rear window

grid lines.

WARNING: Do not use the

fuel-operated parking heater at fuel

filling stations or near sources of

combustible vapors, dust or in enclosed

spaces. This could result in serious

personal injury or death.

167

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: The system does not operate if the

Note: When the system is on, exhaust

fumes come from under your vehicle. This

is normal.

Note: If the heater is in the process of

stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out

and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.

battery charge level is low.

Note: Make sure the heater exhaust outlet,

in front of the right-hand front tire, is free

from snow, ice, mud and any other

blockages to avoid issues with the heater

operation.

Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off

To switch the auxiliary heater on or off, use the information display controls on

the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Aux heater

Using the Parking Heater

Secondary Interior Heating System

Active Indicator

WARNING: We recommend that

you have a qualified technician check

and repair the heater system after a

crash. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

It illuminates when you switch

the system on.

Parking Heater

Principle of Operation

WARNING: Do not use the

fuel-operated parking heater at fuel

filling stations or near sources of

combustible vapors, dust or in enclosed

spaces. This could result in serious

personal injury or death.

The system is designed to provide heat

when your vehicle is parked.

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the

vehicle fuel tank.

Note: Make sure the heater exhaust outlet,

in front of the right-hand front tire, is free

from snow, ice, mud and any other

blockages to avoid issues with the heater

operation.

The system does not operate if the battery

charge level is low.

The system only operates when your

vehicle is stationary with the engine off.

When you correctly use the system it:

•

Keeps the windows clear of thin ice and

helps prevent condensation.

•

Assists the engine to reach normal

operating temperature sooner.

168

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Note: If the heater is in the process of

stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out

and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.

Parking Heater Information Messages

Message

Action

Park heater not started

Low fuel level

Displays if the parking heater fails to operate due to low fuel

level. Refuel as soon as possible.

Note: You can use this mode to maintain

Switching Continue Heat On

When you switch the ignition off, the

heater starts or continues running if

conditions permit for up to 30 minutes.

a warm cabin after you switch the ignition

off. After the heater completes this mode,

the check box in the information display

resets to unchecked.

To switch continue heat on, use the information display controls on the steering

wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Settings

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Park heater

Continue heat

169

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Setting the Timer

The system has three different modes, that you can set in the information display.

Timer Mode

Description

Once

Allows you to set one heating cycle for a specific day. If

conditions permit, the heater starts up to 40 minutes prior

to the set date and time.¹

Time one

Time two

Allows you to program a heating cycle for each day of the

week. The time remains stored and the system warms up

your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times.

Allows you to program a second heating cycle for each day

of the week. The time remains stored and the system warms

up your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times.

¹You must set the day and time for this mode before you check the box in the information

display.

Note: The time and date on your vehicle

clock must be correctly set.

To set a timer mode, use the information display controls on the steering wheel

to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Settings

Press the menu button.

Press the OK button.

Vehicle settings

Park heater

Heater programming

Activate

Once

Activate

Time one

Activate

Time two

Activate

170

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Switching the Parking Heater On and

Note: Electronic devices that operate in the

same frequency may affect the range of the

transmitter.

Press and hold the ON or HEAT button on

the transmitter until a green LED light

illuminates on the transmitter.

Off With the Remote Control

The parking heater transmitter allows you

to remotely request the heater to start and

run for up to 30 minutes or to stop all

heater modes.

Press and hold the OFF button on the

transmitter until a red LED light illuminates

on the transmitter. This applies only for the

heater mode running at the present time,

so future timer settings or future continue

heat settings do not disable.

Note: Up to three transmitters can be

paired to your vehicle.

Note: The LED light on the remote

transmitter does not indicate the actual

status of the heater. The light does not

guarantee the heater received a signal to

start or stop.

The following table lists the parking heater remote control indications.

Transmitter LED

Description

Green

The transmitter sent a radio signal.

Flashing green

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not

receive the signal.

Orange to green

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery

charge is low.

Orange to flashing green The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter

battery charge is low.

Flashing orange

Red

The transmitter battery charge is low.

The transmitter sent a radio signal.

Flashing red

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not

receive the signal.

Orange to red

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery

charge is low.

Orange to flashing red

The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter

battery charge is low.

171

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

AUXILIARY HEATER -

WARNING: Do not use the auxiliary

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust or

in enclosed spaces. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

DISPLAY SCREEN

Principle of Operation

The system is designed to reduce the time

needed to heat the engine when it is

running. It turns on or off depending on the

outside air temperature and the coolant

temperature.

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the

vehicle fuel tank.

Note: The system does not operate if the

battery charge level is low.

Note: Make sure the heater exhaust outlet,

in front of the right-hand front tire, is free

from snow, ice, mud and any other

blockages to avoid issues with the heater

operation.

Note: When the system is on, exhaust

fumes come from under your vehicle. This

is normal.

Using the Auxiliary Heater

Note: If the heater is in the process of

stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out

and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.

WARNING: We recommend that

you have a qualified technician check

and repair the heater system after a

crash. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

Switching the Auxiliary Heater On and Off

Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display

main menu:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the OK button.

Vehicle

Aux heater

Secondary Interior Heating System

Active Indicator

Parking Heater

Principle of Operation

It illuminates when you switch

The system is designed to provide heat

the system on.

when your vehicle is parked.

172

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior. It uses fuel from the

vehicle fuel tank.

Note: Make sure the heater exhaust outlet,

in front of the right-hand front tire, is free

from snow, ice, mud and any other

blockages to avoid issues with the heater

operation.

WARNING: Do not use the parking

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust or

in enclosed spaces. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

The system does not operate if the battery

charge level is low.

Using the Parking Heater

The system only operates when your

vehicle is stationary with the engine off.

When you correctly use the system it:

WARNING: We recommend that

you have a qualified technician check

and repair the heater system after a

crash. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

•

Keeps the windows clear of thin ice and

helps prevent condensation.

•

Assists the engine to reach normal

operating temperature sooner.

Note: If the heater is in the process of

stopping, excess fuel in the heater burns out

and there is some heat, exhaust and noise.

Parking Heater Information Messages

Message

Action

Park heater not started

Low fuel level

Displays if the parking heater fails to operate due to low fuel

level. Refuel as soon as possible.

Switching Continue Heat On

Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display

main menu:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the OK button.

Vehicle

Park heater

Continue heat

173

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

When you switch the ignition off, the

Note: You can use this mode to maintain

a warm cabin after you switch the ignition

off. After the heater completes this mode,

the check box in the information display

resets to unchecked.

heater starts or continues running if

conditions permit for up to 30 minutes.

Setting the Timer

Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display

main menu:

Menu Item

Settings

Action

Press the OK button.

Vehicle

Park heater

Heater programming

Activate

Once

Activate

Time one

Activate

Time two

Activate

174

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

The system has three different modes, that you can set in the information display.

Timer Mode

Description

Once

Allows you to set one heating cycle for a specific day. If

conditions permit, the heater starts up to 40 minutes prior

to the set date and time.¹

Time one

Time two

Allows you to program a heating cycle for each day of the

week. The time remains stored and the system warms up

your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times.

Allows you to program a second heating cycle for each day

of the week. The time remains stored and the system warms

up your vehicle prior to the programmed departure times.

¹You must set the day and time for this mode before you check the box in the information

display.

Note: The time and date on your vehicle

Note: Electronic devices that operate in the

same frequency may affect the range of the

transmitter.

Press and hold the ON or HEAT button on

the transmitter until a green LED light

illuminates on the transmitter.

Press and hold the OFF button on the

transmitter until a red LED light illuminates

on the transmitter. This applies only for the

heater mode running at the present time,

so future timer settings or future continue

heat settings do not disable.

clock must be correctly set.

Switching the Parking Heater On and

Off With the Remote Control

The parking heater transmitter allows you

to remotely request the heater to start and

run for up to 30 minutes or to stop all

heater modes.

Note: Up to three transmitters can be

paired to your vehicle.

Note: The LED light on the remote

transmitter does not indicate the actual

status of the heater. The light does not

guarantee the heater received a signal to

start or stop.

The following table lists the parking heater remote control indications.

Transmitter LED

Description

Green

The transmitter sent a radio signal.

Flashing green

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not

receive the signal.

Orange to green

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery

charge is low.

175

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control

Transmitter LED

Description

Orange to flashing green The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter

battery charge is low.

Flashing orange

Red

The transmitter battery charge is low.

The transmitter sent a radio signal.

Flashing red

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the heater did not

receive the signal.

Orange to red

The transmitter sent a radio signal, but the transmitter battery

charge is low.

Orange to flashing red

The transmitter did not send a radio signal as the transmitter

battery charge is low.

176

Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing

Climate Control for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Popular Manuals