1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
1997 Ford Taurus Manual
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Controls and features The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations. Operating tips • In humid weather, select F-DEF before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the air circulation to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood) on the passenger side of your vehicle. • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that the passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced. Rear window defroster and heated outside rear view mirrors The defroster clears R-DEF away fog, frost and thin ice from the rear window and outside rear view mirrors. Clear away snow from rear window and mirrors. The defroster operates for 10 minutes then shuts off. If more defrosting is required, press the control again. 21