Owner's Manual

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position to continue
to receive cool air from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
• Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes:
• Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
• Select A/C and
(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
• Select
.
• Select A/C.
• Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
• Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
• Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
• To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Climate Controls
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2010 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)