2002 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 33
2002 Ford Thunderbird Manual
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Climate Controls When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, the DATC directs the majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some airflow out of the defroster, demister outlets and outer instrument panel registers in order to reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area. When in AUTO mode, the DATC system automatically controls the air conditioning operation, the fan speed, the airflow direction and determines whether outside or recirculated air is required. Manual control of the A/C, air recirculation and fan speed are available in auto mode. If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to full automatic control, press the AUTO control. DATC system AUTO temperature balance EXT F F C F A/C AUTO OFF R The AUTO control may be used to toggle between single zone control and dual zone control. When in dual zone control (both driver and passenger set temperatures are displayed), press and hold the auto control for approximately two seconds to equalize the passenger set temperature with the driver set temperature. Only the driver set temperature will be displayed. This feature is useful when the driver is alone in the vehicle. 33