System Airflow Description - Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC): Panel/Floor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When PANEL/FLOOR is selected:
- the RECIRC request button is enabled. If the RECIRC request button is selected (indicator ON), the air inlet mode door actuator closes off outside air from entering the passenger compartment. If the RECIRC request button is not selected (indicator OFF), the air inlet mode door actuator admits only outside air into the passenger compartment.
- the defrost/panel/floor mode door directs airflow to the floor duct and the instrument panel A/C registers. A small amount of airflow from the side window demisters and defrost duct will be present.
- blended air temperature is available. Only when A/C compressor operation has been selected by pressing the A/C request button (indicator ON), can the airflow temperature be cooled below the outside air temperature.
- the A/C request button is enabled. The A/C compressor can operate and the indicator will illuminate if the A/C request button is selected and the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F).
- the blower motor is ON.