Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System Operating Tips - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

Climate Controls
OPERATING TIPS
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
• To reduce humidity buildup within the cabin, do not drive with the
selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position when outside temperature is
below 40°F (3°C).
• To improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for
the first 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
"aired out."
• 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 best cooling results when using the MAX A/C mode, move the
temperature control to full cold and initially set the fan to highest
speed, then adjust the temperature and fan to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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