Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 18

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

2. Airflow selections: Controls the
direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control setting:

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and floor vents.

O (OFF): Turns off the climate system. When the system is off, outside
air is prevented from entering the vehicle.

: 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 vents, demisters

and floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help
reduce window fogging.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and

demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
To exit

select another mode. The system will automatically provide

outside air to help reduce window fogging.

3.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
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.

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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.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. Press

to return to the previous airflow mode. The

system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window
fogging.

2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.

3.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more
information.

4.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired

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odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
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.

5. 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.

6.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and

floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help
reduce window fogging.

7.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

8.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.

9.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

10. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.

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.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the side of the vehicle. Also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to
engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will

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