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

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 mode is selected:

the mode doors direct airflow to the instrument panel registers.
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.