Climate Control for your Ford Focus 2018-2025
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle settings
Park heater
Continue heat
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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.
1 You 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.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle settings
Park heater
Heater programming
Activate
Once
Activate
Time one
Activate
Time two
Activate
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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.
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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.
Press the OK button.
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.
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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.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle
Park heater
Continue heat
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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.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Vehicle
Park heater
Heater programming
Activate
Once
Activate
Time one
Activate
Time two
Activate
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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.
1 You 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.
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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.
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