ac coming on

[akmclardy@aol.com]

when I switch my air blower on after starting the engine the ac light comes on, is this normal (fiesta 1.25  2013)

does it do this when temp it certain level?

[stef123]

If set to windscreen then this is common in some cars. 

[Ken.K]

Yeah I noticed it myself. Recently when I set it to windscreen

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[stef123]

The A/C helps to clear the windscreen quicker which is why it comes on. Of course the A/C wont come on if the outside temp is too low even if the button is lit up. 

In my own car I leave the A/C switched on permanently.