Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) - System Operation and Component Description: Panel/Floor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When PANEL/FLOOR mode is selected:

the mode doors direct airflow to the floor duct and the instrument panel registers. A small amount of airflow from the side window demisters and defrost duct is present.
the recirculated air request button can be enabled.
blended air temperature is available. The airflow temperature is only cooled below the outside air temperature when the A/C is commanded on.