Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 102

VENT button
Press this button to select outside air through
the instrument panel registers. The display
window will show the set temperature and
VENT to the lower right of the temperature.
Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature
you have selected is warmer than the outside air
coming into the vehicle. However, the air will
NOT be cooled regardless of the temperature
setting. Airflow will be from the instrument
panel registers.
S (Panel and floor) button
Push this button to get air from the floor and
instrument panel registers at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature and S.
Depending on the selected temperature, the air
will be automatically heated or cooled.
R (Floor)
Airflow will be to the floor when the R (floor)
button is pressed. The display window will
show the set temperature and R (floor) to the
right of the temperature. Fan speed will be
automatic unless manually controlled. If you
override the fan speed and wish to return to
automatic fan control, press AUTO. Then, again
select R (floor) for airflow to the floor.
P (Floor and defrost)
Press this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature and P. If
the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) and
above, the air will be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This will help to prevent fogging in
humid weather.
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