Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 20

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 driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

16. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.

17. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.

18. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system OFF. When the REAR button is
pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear
setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.

19. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

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1.

Defrost: 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.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver
airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is
illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display
will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are
completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all
climate settings.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

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

5.

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system or

to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF. When the rear fan button is pressed, the
display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes
are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show
all climate settings.

6.

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat

setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting
(one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

7.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

the 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. Recirculation can be engaged
manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may
turn off automatically in all airflow selections.

8. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost.

9. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to engage/disengage
separate passenger side temperature control.

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10. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console

vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center

console vents (if equipped).

: 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, demister and floor

vents.

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

12.

Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press

once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.

13.

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.

14. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.

15. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.

16. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.

17. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

18. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.

19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system OFF. When the REAR button is

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pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear
setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.

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
the MAX A/C position, 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 AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.

In manual override mode, select

or

, A/C and recirculated

air

and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the

highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
“aired out.”

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.

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

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan to the highest speed.

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

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