2002 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 51

Climate Controls In defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2° C (35° F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C override control cannot be selected. When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing conditions. With automatic A/C operation, the A/C indicator will be lit if the outside temperature is about 2° C (35° F) or higher. You may override the automatic A/C operation at any time. To manually control the A/C operation and cancel automatic A/C operation, press the A/C control. When the A/C is manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will remain lit. To return to automatic A/C operation, press AUTO. EXT F F C F A/C AUTO OFF R • Recirculation control (air recirculation) - Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost. The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in very hot conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to allow the DATC system to automatically control the selection of outside or recirculated air. The recirculation control cannot be selected in the defrost mode, as interior fogging may occur. In floor and floor/defrost modes, the DATC system will automatically return to outside air to help reduce window fogging. When the recirculation air control is selected, the amount of time in manual recirculated air depends on the ambient temperature. When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates automatically for existing conditions. You may override the automatic recirculated air operation at any time. To manually control the 51