1999 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28

Controls and features Fan speed ( ) When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control or the steering wheel fan speed control to cancel automatic MAX EXT OFF AUTO A/C fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. Press the steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show and a bar ˚F graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. AUTO To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls The override controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. ˚F AUTO EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C FRONT REAR and The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except . It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. 28