FORD 2005 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 25)

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. OFF: Outside air is shut out and
the climate control system is turned
off.
2. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with the
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in the AUTO, F (defrost) and (floor/defrost)
modes.
3. Passenger airbag off: Indicates whether the front airbag is ON or
OFF. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
4. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air circulation in
cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the
vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the
interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any
airflow selection except F
(defrost). Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections.
5. Temperature control: Press to
increase or decrease the
temperature in the cabin. Note: The
recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C).
2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
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