General information about the car interior

Models of the 96th series are distinguished by modern interior trim and increased safety. The new breathable seat upholstery enhances passive safety and comfort in the same way. When developing the ergonomic driver's seat, great attention was paid to the ease of use of the controls and control devices.

There is no doubt that the interior of the Fiesta is cozy and comfortable. In sec. «Salon» lists maintenance and repair work that you can do yourself, such as fixing a problem with the power window or replacing the interior light bulb. It should be borne in mind that regular maintenance of the interior during the subsequent sale of the car will significantly increase its price.

Heating and ventilation

Pic. 16.1. Location of elements of the ventilation and heating system under the instrument panel

Part of the air flow around the car in front of the windshield enters the passenger compartment. Fresh air passes through the dust filter (and plant pollen) and fan. In order to keep the windows of the car clean even in wet weather, they are forcibly blown with air during the trip. With closed deflectors and windows, forced ventilation ensures constant air circulation. The position of the air-directing dampers and deflectors allows you to set different modes of ventilation or interior heating. Fresh outside air passes through the aluminum fins of the heater core located under the instrument panel and is heated to the required temperature (pic. 16.1). Without a heater blower, the ventilation efficiency depends on the speed of the vehicle, so when driving short distances and in city mode, turn the blower to the position «1» or «2», in this case, regardless of the speed of movement, the air flow is distributed faster in the passenger compartment. Air circulation is supported by a four-speed fan located in front of the heater core.




Pic. 16.2. Direction of air flow from the instrument panel deflectors

The air conditioning system removes excess heat and moisture from the passenger compartment. The refrigerant circulating as a liquid in the high pressure portion of the system evaporates and turns into a gas in the low pressure portion. When the gas expands, cooling occurs, accompanied by the removal of heat from the air supplied by the fan to the passenger compartment, and a decrease in its temperature. Further, as it passes through the condenser, the refrigerant gives off the absorbed heat to the surrounding air. The heat extraction cycle continues indefinitely as the refrigerant circulates in a closed circuit. Moisture is removed from the air supplied to the passenger compartment through air dampers and deflectors due to condensation on the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment (pic. 16.2).