1998 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 30

Controls and features steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show and a bar ˚F graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. AUTO To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls The override controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. ˚F AUTO EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C FRONT REAR and The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except . It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. 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. Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. • However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are 30