FORD 2009 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 51)

automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
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.
7. 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.
8. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
vents (if equipped).
: Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center
console vents (if equipped).
: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor
vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce
window fogging.
9. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.
10. Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
11. Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or
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.
Climate Controls
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2009 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)