Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 24

Temperature Control

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You can set the temperature between
60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). In
position LO, the system switches to
permanent cooling. In position HI, the
system switches to permanent heating.

Note: If you select either position LO or HI,
the system does not regulate a stable
temperature.

Mono Mode

In this mode, the temperature settings for
both the driver side and passenger side are
linked. If you adjust the setting using the
rotary control on the driver side, the system
adjusts the temperature to the same
setting on the passenger side.

Switching Mono Mode Off

Select a temperature for the passenger
side using the rotary control on the
passenger side. Mono mode automatically
switches off. The temperature on the driver
side remains unchanged. You can now
adjust the driver side and passenger side
temperatures independently. The
temperature settings for each side are
shown in the display.

Switching Mono Mode Back On

Press and hold the AUTO button. The
passenger side temperature is adjusted to
the driver side temperature setting.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

Note: A small amount of air may be felt
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: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.

Note: Keep the air intakes in front of the
windshield free from obstruction (such as
snow or leaves) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed and press the A/C button to
improve clearing, if required.

Heating the Interior Quickly

•

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.

•

Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.

•

Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

•

Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.

•

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

•

Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windshield air vents
position.

Cooling the Interior Quickly

•

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.

•

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

•

Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

•

Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.

•

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

•

Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.

Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures

•

Apply the parking brake.

•

Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or neutral.

•

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

•

Adjust the fan speed to the lowest
speed setting.

Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather

•

Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel and windshield air
vents positions.

•

Press the A/C button.

•

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

•

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

•

Direct the instrument panel side air
vents toward the side windows.

•

Close the instrument panel vents.

Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions

•

Adjust the temperature control to the
lowest setting.

•

Press the A/C and recirculated air
buttons.

•

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.

REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS

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A

B

Fan speed control: Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

A

Temperature and air distribution control: Controls the temperature of the
air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature and
distribution. Cool air distributes through the top air vents and warm air distributes
through the rear floor vents.

B

Note: Switch the air conditioning on to cool
the air through the rear air vents.

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

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

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A

B

Heated windshield.

A

Heated rear window or heated
exterior mirrors.

B

Heated Windshield

(If Equipped)

Press the button to clear the
heated windshield of thin ice and
fog. Press the button again to

switch it off. The heated windshield
automatically turns off after a short period
of time.

Heated Rear Window

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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)

Press the button to clear the
heated exterior mirrors of thin ice
and fog. They will automatically

turn off after a short period of time.

Note: On vehicles without a heated exterior
mirror switch, they will turn on automatically
when you switch the heated rear window
on.

Note: On vehicles without a heated rear
window, the heated exterior mirrors button
may replace the heated rear window button.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirror
glass with a scraper. Do not adjust a frozen
in place mirror glass. This may cause
damage to the mirror glass or the heated
exterior mirror assembly.

Note: Cleaning your windows and mirrors.
See Vehicle Care (page 214).

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the center
console.

If your vehicle has rear climate control. The
cabin air filter is under the driver seat.

The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.

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.

The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
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It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

Replace the filter element at regular
intervals. See Replacement Parts
Recommendation (page 11).

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