FORD 2005 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 24)

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: Indicates whether the
Passenger air bag is currently ON or
OFF. 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: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument
panel register vents only.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel and floor
vents.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
4. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
5. Rear defrost control: Press to
activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. For more information,
refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter.
Climate Controls
Climate Controls
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