2009 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 80

Climate Controls 13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature display between °Fahrenheit and °Celsius. 14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 1. and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the select another mode. windshield. To exit 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The 80 2009 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)