FORD TAURUS 1996 Owners Manual

91
Instrument Panel Controls
[IP00400(ALL)05/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are in the oval Integrated
Control Panel on the instrument panel.
[IP00410(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the lights and climate control air
registers are also on the instrument panel.
*
[IP00420(ALL)03/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone
trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Do
not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as
these may cause scratches.
%*
[IP00430(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

92 % [IP00470(ALL)04/95]
full page art:0000661-JInstrument panel
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

93
%*
[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
*
[IP00600(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
[IP00900(ALL)08/95]
q
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01000(ALL)04/95]
q
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) System
*
[IP01100(ALL)06/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [IP03150(ALL)08/95]
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP03175(ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0000698-E
The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
[IP03200(ALL)08/95]
Fan speed knob
[IP03250(ALL)08/95]
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot),
medium/high (second dot), and HI.
[IP03300(ALL)08/95]
Function selector knob
[IP03351(ALL)08/95]
The function selector knob controls airflow to
the inside of the vehicle.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

94
*
[IP03401(ALL)08/95]
MAX A/C
[IP03450(ALL)08/95]
MAX A/C uses recirculated air to cool the
vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier
than A/C. The airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
*
[IP03501(ALL)08/95]
A/C
[IP03550(ALL)04/95]
A/C uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter that MAX A/C, but not as economical.
The airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.
%*
[IP03601(ALL)03/95]
VENT
[IP03650(ALL)03/95]
VENT brings in outside air through the
instrument panel registers. It can be used for
heating or ventilating.
[IP03701(ALL)08/95]
OFF
[IP03750(ALL)08/95]
In OFF, outside air is shut out and the fan will
not operate.
[IP03801(ALL)04/95]
S(Panel and floor)
[IP03850(ALL)04/95]
This brings in outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the front and rear floor
ducts. It can be used for heating or ventilating.
*
[IP03901(ALL)08/95]
R(Floor)
[IP03950(ALL)04/95]
This allows for maximum heating. The airflow is
from the front and rear floor ducts.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

95 [IP04001(ALL)04/95]
P(Floor and defrost)
[IP04050(ALL)04/95]
This brings in outside air through the floor ducts
and the windshield defroster ducts. It can be
used for heating or ventilation.
%*
[IP04100(ALL)08/95]
V(Defrost)
[IP04150(ALL)04/95]
This brings in outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to
clear ice or fog from the windshield.
[IP04200(ALL)08/95]
Temperature control knob
[IP04250(ALL)08/95]
The temperature control knob may be adjusted
from cool (blue range) to warm (red range).
%*
[IP04700(ALL)04/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
System
[IP04725(ALL)12/95]
The control for your Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the
center of the instrument panel in the Integrated
Control Panel and will operate only when the
ignition is turned to the ON position.
*
[IP04825(ALL)05/95]
The EATC feature maintains the temperature
you select and automatically controls the airflow
for your comfort. It also allows you to override
the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

96 [IP04925(ALL)12/95]
full page art:0001285-DThe Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

97 [IP05025(ALL)03/95]
To turn your EATC on, press the AUTO button
or any of the six manual override buttons along
the bottom of the control.
[IP05125(ALL)03/95]
To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button.
When the system is off, the Display window will
be blank (dark).
[IP05225(ALL)02/95]
If you select AUTO, the system will
automatically determine fan speed and airflow
location. If a manual override button is selected,
your selection determines airflow location only.
Fan speed remains automatic unless you
override it by pressing either side of the FAN
speed button located at the extreme left of the
control panel.
*
[IP05250(ALL)10/95]
Temperature selection
[IP05275(ALL)10/95]
The TEMP button at the upper left of the
Control is for temperature selection. The
aside
of the TEMP button will increase the set
temperature and the
bside of the TEMP button
will lower the set temperature. Pressing the
button and releasing it will change the set
temperature one degree. Holding either side of
the button in will rapidly change the
temperature setting in one degree increments to
either65ÊF (18ÊC) or 85ÊF (29ÊC).Then, the set
temperature will jump5ÊF(3ÊC) andstop at
either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is maximum cooling or
90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
[IP05325(ALL)10/95]
To change the temperature, select any
temperature between6OÊF (16ÊC) and 90ÊF
(32ÊC) by pressing the
aor
bside of the
TEMP button. The EATC will display the
selected temperature.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

98 [IP05425(ALL)03/95]If you want continuous maximum cooling, press
the
bside of the TEMP button until60ÊF (16ÊC)
is shown in the display window. Your EATC
will cool at maximum and disregard the60ÊF
(16ÊC) setting until you select a warmer
temperature with the
aside of the TEMP
button. If you want continuous maximum
heating, press the
aside of the TEMP button
until90ÊF (32ÊC) isshown in the display
window. Your EATC will provide maximum
heat regardless of the90ÊF (32ÊC)setting until
you select a cooler temperature with the
bside
of the TEMP button.
[IP05525(ALL)12/95]
one third page art:0001286-D
The display window
[IP05625(ALL)02/95]
The display window will indicate the selected
temperature and the operating function you
have chosen: AUTO or one of the six manual
overrides. It will also indicate manual control of
the fan speed with the word FAN,
H, and dots.
The display window with all possible displays
and their positions are shown here. Normally
not all are shown at the same time but are
included here to familiarize you with the names
and symbols.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

99 [IP05650(ALL)10/95]
Changing the display from farenheit to
celsius
[IP05675(ALL)10/95]
To change the temperature display from
Farenheit to Celsius, depress the MAX A/C and
VF-DEF at the same time and hold them
down for about a second. To change back to the
original setting, repeat the process. If the battery
is disconnected, the display will revert to
Fahrenheit and must be reset to Celsius.
*
[IP05725(ALL)01/95]
Automatic operation
[IP05825(ALL)03/95]
Press the AUTO button and select the desired
temperature. The selected temperature and
AUTO will be shown in the Display window.
The EATC will automatically heat or cool to
achieve the set temperature. Under normal
conditions, your EATC will need no additional
attention.
[IP05925(ALL)02/95]
one inch art:0001287-B
The AUTO temperature display
[IP06025(ALL)03/95]
When in AUTO and weather conditions require
heat, air will be sent to the floor. But a feature is
included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold
air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm
enough to allow heating. The EATC will direct
the airflow to the windshield at low fan speed.
In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start
to increase and the airflow will change to the
floor area.
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com

100 [IP06100(ALL)03/95]When in AUTO and weather conditions require
cooling, the EATC will use outside air or
recirculated air, depending on the temperature
that is selected.
[IP06125(ALL)04/95]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,
etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you
to select special air discharge locations. The fan
speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed
to suit your needs.
[IP06625(ALL)11/94]
Fan speed button
[IP06725(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control the
fan speed yourself, use the button which will
cancel the automatic fan speed control. The
button is located at the left side of the EATC
control panel. It is marked
H. Press the (-) side
for lower speeds. Press the (+) side for higher
speeds.
[IP06925(ALL)03/95]
When you press the fan speed button, the fan
speed will go to manual control. The display
window will show the word FAN,
Hand a
series of dots along with the selected
temperature and operating function.
[IP07025(ALL)02/95]
one inch art:0001290-B
The fan display
File:06fcipt.ex
Update:Tue Jan 23 08:13:16 1996
ProCarManuals.com