2002 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 47

Climate Controls Turning the system off Press OFF. The outside temperature (EXT) function (if selected) will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off. EXT FC AUTO OFF DATC automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired EXT temperature. The selected temperature will appear in the FC display window, and an indicator above the AUTO control will light. The DATC system will either heat or cool the vehicle to achieve the AUTO OFF selected temperature. The system will automatically determine the fan speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is required. F When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, the DATC directs the majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some airflow out of the defroster, demister outlets and outer instrument panel registers in order to reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area. When in AUTO mode, the DATC system automatically controls the air conditioning operation, the fan speed, the airflow direction and determines whether outside or recirculated air is required. Manual control of the A/C, air recirculation and fan speed are available in auto mode. If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to full automatic control, press the AUTO control. 47