FORD 2009 Taurus X v.1 - Manual (Page 75)

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
MAX A/C mode, turn off the rear A/C unit, 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:
• Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting.
• Select A/C and recirculated air
to provide colder airflow.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance,
it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if equipped) until the
engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.
2009 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
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