2002 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 36
2002 Ford Thunderbird Manual
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Climate Controls When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. The fan icon and bars will disappear from the display, and the DATC system will return to full automatic operation. • A/C control A/C (air conditioning) - Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes except defrost. In all modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher. When manual A/C is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator will not be lit. In defrost and floor/defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C override control cannot be selected. When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing conditions. With automatic A/C operation, the A/C indicator will be lit if the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher. You may override the automatic A/C operation at any time. To manually control the A/C operation and cancel automatic A/C operation, press the A/C control. When the A/C is manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will remain lit. To return to automatic A/C operation, press AUTO. EXT F F C F A/C AUTO OFF R • Recirculation control (air recirculation) - Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost. The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in 36