2002 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 38
2002 Ford Thunderbird Manual
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Climate Controls The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher. 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. • Airflow direction control (panel) - Distributes air through the instrument panel. (panel/floor) - Distributes air through the instrument panel and the front floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. (floor) - Distributes air through the front floor ducts. The system will allow some airflow out the defroster ducts, the demister outlets and outer instrument panel registers. (floor/defrost) - Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, the demister outlets and the front floor ducts. The system will allow some airflow out of the outer instrument panel registers. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls can be selected. (defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The system will allow some airflow out of the outer instrument panel registers. If the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected. • Turn DATC off OFF-Outside air is kept out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected with the ignition in the RUN position. 38