FORD 2006 Taurus - Manual (Page 23)

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2. Passenger airbag indicator
light: Refer to Front passenger
sensing system in the Seating and
Safety Restraints chapter.
3. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers 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.
A/C: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
: Distributes air through the floor vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can
be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
4. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
5. Rear defroster control: Press
to activate/deactivate the rear
window defroster. For more
information, refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter.
2006 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Climate Controls
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