2009 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
2009 Ford Taurus Manual
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Climate Controls 4. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information. 5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 6. Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select the desired fan speed. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. In the MAX A/C mode: • Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. In the and modes: to provide colder airflow. • Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting. • Select A/C and recirculated air • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting. 47