climate control FORD TAURUS X 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 18
How to get going 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 22
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 29
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 37
USB port 38
Satellite radio information 42
Family entertainment system 45
Navigation system 73
SYNC
73
Climate Controls 74
Manual heating and air conditioning 74
Automatic temperature control 76
Rear window defroster 86
Lights 87
Headlamps 87
Turn signal control 91
Bulb replacement 92
Driver Controls 97
Windshield wiper/washer control 97
Steering wheel adjustment 98
Power windows 103
Mirrors 105
Speed control 107
Moon roof 112
Message center 117
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2.Airflow selections:Controls the
direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control setting:
MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and floor vents.
O (OFF):Turns off the climate system. When the system is off, outside
air is prevented from entering the vehicle.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demisters
and floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help
reduce window fogging.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and
demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
To exit
select another mode. The system will automatically provide
outside air to help reduce window fogging.
3.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system
will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is
illuminated and the airflow selection is in either
(panel) or
(panel/floor) mode.
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4.Rear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster.
Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more information.
5.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
6.Fan speed adjustment:Turn to select the desired fan speed.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
MAX A/C mode, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan speed from
the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the PARK gear
position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
In the MAX A/C mode:
•Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
In the
andmodes:
•Adjust the temperature to the coldest setting.
•Select A/C and recirculated air
to provide colder airflow.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
passenger comfort.
In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance,
it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if equipped) until the
engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature to the warmest setting.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. Press
to return to the previous airflow mode. The
system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window
fogging.
2.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more
information.
4.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
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odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system
will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is
illuminated and the airflow selection is in either
(panel) or
(panel/floor) mode.
5.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in defrost and floor/defrost.
6.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and
floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help
reduce window fogging.
7.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
13.°F/°C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the side of the vehicle. Also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
Dual temperature control:Press and hold the AUTO button to
engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control.
16.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
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automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats
(if equipped)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. Press
to return to the previous airflow mode. The
system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window
fogging.
2.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more
information.
4.DUAL (Dual temperature control):Press to engage/disengage
separate passenger side temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate high heat
setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting
(one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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6.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system
will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is
illuminated and the airflow selection is in either
(panel) or
(panel/floor) mode.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in defrost and floor/defrost.
8.Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
vents (if equipped).
:Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center
console vents (if equipped).
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor
vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce
window fogging.
9.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.
10.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
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13.°F/°C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between °Fahrenheit and °Celsius.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Also adjusts the passenger
side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. The
recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C).
16.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger
compartment climate control (if equipped)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit
select another mode.
2.Rear temperature control:Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The
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rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver
airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is
illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display
will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are
completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all
climate settings.
3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more
information.
5.
Rear fan speed control:Press to enable the auxiliary system or
to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF. When the rear fan button is pressed, the
display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes
are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show
all climate settings.
6.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down
the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged
manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may
turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost.
8.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and
floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
11.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
12.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.
13.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.
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14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
16.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
17.°F/°C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.
18.REAR:Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system OFF. When the REAR button is
pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear
setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
19.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
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