FORD 2009 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 47)

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
the MAX A/C position, 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.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting.
Climate Controls
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2009 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)