System Airflow Description - Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC): Floor/Defrost
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the FLOOR/DEFROST is selected:
- the recirc request button is enabled. If the recirc request button is selected (indicator ON), the air inlet door actuator closes off outside air from entering the passenger compartment. If the recirc request button is not selected (indicator OFF), the air inlet door actuator admits only outside air into the passenger compartment.
- the floor/defrost/panel door directs airflow to the floor duct, the defroster duct and the side window demisters.
- blended air temperature is available.
- the A/C request button is enabled. The A/C compressor will operate automatically 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.