2000 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
2000 Ford Taurus Manual
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Controls and features drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. A/C Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped) OUTSIDE OFF MAX F R A/C TEMP AUTO TEMP The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control. 21