Lincoln 2001 LS Owner's Manual page 40

Controls and features
Displaying outside temperature
AUTO
Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected
until the EXT control is pressed again.
If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or
the AUTO or
displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed
for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return
to the window.
If the outside temperature is displayed while the DATC system is in the
OFF mode and the DATC is turned on, the driver and passenger
temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside
temperature display will return to the window.
The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings may not agree with temperatures given on the
radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.
Operating tips
In humid weather, select
reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any
desired position.
To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
DO NOT leave the DATC system in recirculated air mode for extended
periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold or
damp conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side
and rear windows.
Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.
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EXT
F C
OFF
modes selected while the outside temperature is
EXT TEMP
F
R
and before driving. This will
A/C
R