System Airflow Description: Floor

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Floor
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Fig 1: FLOOR Airflow
GF0012610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When FLOOR is selected:

  • The recirculation air duct door is in the no vacuum position, blocking recirculated air and admitting outside air.
  • The floor/panel door is in the no vacuum position, blocking air circulation to the instrument panel A/C registers.
  • The floor/defrost door is in the full vacuum position, directing all airflow to the heater outlet floor duct.
  • The temperature can be adjusted to mix air flowing through and around the heater core to achieve the desired temperature level.
  • The A/C compressor will be disabled when FLOOR is selected.
  • The blower motor is ON.
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