8.
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.
9.
Manual override controls:
Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
10.
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.
11.
Front fan speed control:
Press to manually increase or decrease
the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
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 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:
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.
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.
2008 Taurus
(500)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Climate Controls
79
