Ford Focus (2017 year). Manual — part 26

Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.

2

Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.

3

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the MAX A/C button.

Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.

1

Drive with the windows fully open until
you feel cold air through the air vents.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

2

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the AUTO button.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.

2

Select the instrument panel air vents
using the air distribution buttons.

3

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle with automatic climate control

Vehicle with manual climate control

Press the defrost button.

Select the windshield air vents using the
air distribution buttons.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Press the A/C button.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

3

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

4

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

Heated Rear Window

Note: Make sure the vehicle is running
before operating the heated windows.

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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear

window will automatically turn off after a
short period of time.

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 does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

(If Equipped)

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When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated exterior
mirrors will automatically turn

on.

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.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 409).

For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.

REMOTE START

The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.

You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Switch on the
ignition to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•

Heated seats.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

•

Heated steering wheel.

You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays (page 91).

Automatic Settings

You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).

In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).

In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors automatically turn on.

Last Settings

You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before you turned
off the vehicle.

Heated and Cooled Devices

Heated devices typically switch on during
cold weather, and cooled devices during
hot weather.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Do not recline the seat backrest too
far as this can cause the occupant
to slide under the safety belt,

resulting in serious injury in the event of a
crash.

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seat backrest reclined too
far, can result in serious injury or

death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat backrest, with
your feet on the floor.

Do not place objects higher than the
seat backrest to reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of a crash

or during heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest more
than 30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 inches
(25 centimeters) between your
breastbone and the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

To minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash, the driver and
passenger occupants should not sit

in or operate the vehicle, until the head
restraint is placed in its proper position.
The driver should never adjust the head
restraint while the vehicle is in motion.