1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

Controls and features To turn on the EATC Press AUTO or any of the six manual override buttons along the bottom of the control. The control will operate only when the ignition is turned to the ON position. To turn off the EATC Press OFF. When the system is off, the display window will be blank (dark). F-DEF R-DEF VENT AUTO - TEMP + - F-DEF R-DEF VENT AUTO F AUTO OFF MAX A/C TEMP OUT SIDE + OFF AUTO - TEMP + - + OFF MAX A/C TEMP OUT SIDE Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed and airflow location. Fan speed remains automatic unless you press FAN. The selected temperature will be shown on the display. Temperature selection TEMP will increase or - TEMP + decrease the set temperature. Pressing TEMP will change the temperature one degree in either direction. Pressing and holding TEMP will rapidly change the temperature (in one degree increments) in either direction until either 18°C (65°F) or 29°C (85°F). The temperature will then jump -15°C (5°F) and stop at either 16°C (60°F) which is maximum cooling or 32°C (90°F) which is maximum heating. - TEMP + AUTO AUTO F - + OFF F-DEF MAX TEMP OUT SIDE R-DEF A/C VENT 18