2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59

Climate Controls • • : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press Max A/C again for normal A/C operation. VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system. Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected. During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in MAX A/C, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. 59 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)