2012 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 53

Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and (recirculated air) to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: • Select • Select A/C. • Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. • Set the fan speed to the highest setting. • 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. . 53 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)