2002 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 43

Climate Controls ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM The EATC system will maintain a ˚F selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You AUTO can override automatic operation with any of the override controls, the fan speed control or the steering wheel controls (if equipped). EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C FRONT REAR Turning the EATC on Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. The outside temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off. ˚F AUTO EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C FRONT REAR EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steering wheel fan speed control (if equipped) is pressed. When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area. 43