FORD 2013 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 147)

Note: Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected
or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost.
F. A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note: A/C turns on automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
G. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C.
H. DUAL: Allows the passenger to set their temperature independent of
the driver temperature.
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger
side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode.
I. Fan speed control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of
air circulated in your vehicle.
J. Driver temperature control: Press + or - to increase or decrease the
air temperature inside the vehicle.
This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone
operation is disengaged.
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