FORD 2014 Taurus v.2 - Manual (Page 139)

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods in gear, run the air conditioning in the MAX A/C mode,
adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s
transmission into position P (automatic transmission) to continue to
receive cool air from your air conditioning system.
For maximum cooling performance in A/C mode, press MAX A/C.
For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Select A/C and recirculated air to provide colder airflow.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, and then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold or humid weather:
1. Select Floor/Panel.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Automatic Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• 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.
• To improve the air conditioning cool down, drive with the windows
slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until you have aired out
the vehicle.
• You may feel a small amount of air from the floor vent regardless of
the air distribution setting you select.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods in gear, run the air conditioning in the MAX A/C mode,
adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s
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2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013
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