SYNC™ 3

Climate

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Touch the climate button on the touchscreen to access the climate control functions.

Accessing the Climate Control Menu

Ford Fusion. Climate

Touch the button to access additional front climate system controls.

Airflow Direction

Ford Fusion. ClimatePress the button to direct airflow to the windshield vents and defroster.

Ford Fusion. ClimatePress the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel vents.

Ford Fusion. ClimatePress the button to direct airflow to the floor outlets.

You can direct air through any combination of these vents.

Setting the Fan Speed

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air circulating in your vehicle.

Setting the Temperature

Touch up or down on the left temperature control to set the left temperature.

Touch up or down on the right temperature control to set the right temperature.

Turning Automatic Mode On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to turn on automatic mode, then set the temperature.

The system controls fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air to achieve and maintain the temperature you set.

Turning the Air Conditioning On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateA pop-up window appears on the screen to display the air conditioning settings.

MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate maximum cooling. The driver and passenger temperature is set to LO, recirculated air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the A/C turns on automatically and the blower automatically adjusts to maximum speed.

A/C: Touch to turn the A/C on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling efficiency and fuel economy.

Turning Climate Control On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button.

Turning Heated and Cooled Seats On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different climate-controlled seat settings.

Turning Dual Zone Mode On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to turn on temperature control for the right side of the vehicle.

Turning Heated Outside Mirrors On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button.

Turning Heated Windshield On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to clear thin ice and fog from the windshield. The windshield heating turns off after a short period of time.

Turning Heated Rear Window On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to clear thin ice and fog from the rear window.

Turning the Heated Seats On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different heat settings.

Turning the Steering Wheel Heater On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button.

Turning Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimatePress the button for maximum cooling.

Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning turns on, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed.

Turning Maximum Defrost On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimatePress the button for maximum defrost.

Air flows through the windshield defroster vents, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed.

You can also use this setting to eliminate fogging and clear a thin coating of ice from the windshield.

Turning Recirculated Air On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.

Air is currently recirculating in the passenger compartment. This can reduce the time required to cool the cabin when used with A/C and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.

Seat Ventilation On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different ventilated seat settings.

Accessing Rear Climate Control

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to access additional rear climate system controls.

Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button.

When on, you can only operate the rear passenger settings using the front controls.

Rear Auto Mode On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to turn on rear automatic mode, then set the temperature.

Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different climate-controlled seat settings.

Rear Seat Heating On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different heat settings.

Rear Seat Ventilation On and Off

Ford Fusion. ClimateTouch the button to cycle through the different ventilated seat settings.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Fusion quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.