2005 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24

Climate Controls EXT 16. EXT control: Press to display the outside air temperature. Press again to return to interior temperature. Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle is moving. FC 17. Temperature conversion: Press to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only. The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in half-degree increments. OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place position. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: Do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position. Do not drive with recirculation engaged. • In order to allow the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents, do not leave the air flow selector in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • With the ignition in the OFF position after operating the vehicle, some vehicle sounds related to the climate control system may be heard. • Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors may adjust their positions as part of the normal operating process. • Demisters, located at the far left and right sides of the dash, usually blow out a small amount of airflow in order to reduce side window fogging. • Outboard panel registers, located at the left and right sides of the dash, blow out a small amount of airflow when in Floor, Floor/Defrost, and Defrost modes. This also reduces side window fogging. 24 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)