2009 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 49
2009 Ford Taurus Manual
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Climate Controls When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is illuminated and the airflow selection is in either (panel) or (panel/floor) mode. 5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in defrost and floor/defrost. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and 6. floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a 7. small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents. 8. 9. : Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 10. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO. Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or 11. decrease the fan speed. 12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius. 14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the side of the vehicle. Also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 49