Lincoln 2002 Continental, Owner'S Manual

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In defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2° C (35° F) or
higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C
override control cannot be selected.
When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing
conditions. With automatic A/C operation, the A/C indicator will be lit if
the outside temperature is about 2° C (35° F) or higher. You may
override the automatic A/C operation at any time. To manually control
the A/C operation and cancel automatic A/C operation, press the A/C
control. When the A/C is manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the
AUTO indicator will remain lit. To return to automatic A/C operation,
press AUTO.
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Recirculation control
(air recirculation) — Used to manually enable or disable the
operation of the recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost.
The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps
to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in
very hot conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired
outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to
allow the DATC system to automatically control the selection of outside
or recirculated air.
The recirculation control cannot be selected in the defrost mode, as
interior fogging may occur.
In floor and floor/defrost modes, the DATC system will automatically
return to outside air to help reduce window fogging. When the
recirculation air control is selected, the amount of time in manual
recirculated air depends on the ambient temperature.
When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates
automatically for existing conditions. You may override the automatic
recirculated air operation at any time. To manually control the
AUTO OFF
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Climate Controls
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