1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar air conditioning

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[ST13500( ALL)01/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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[ST13600( ALL)02/95]
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your vehicle is raised for service
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[ST13700( ALL)02/95]
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST13800( ALL)01/95]
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[ST13900( ALL)01/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
[ST14000( ALL)12/94]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, the
heating or air conditioning system should be set
to any function except MAX A/C or AUTO.
[ST14125( BCGV)05/94]
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If you use the heater, set the fan speed on
MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control
on any position except OFF and the
temperature control at any desired position.
[ST14250( BCGV)12/88]
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If you use the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the
function control on any position except OFF
or MAX and the temperature control at any
desired position.
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74 [IP00400( ALL)05/95]The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00500( ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00600( ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
[IP00700( ALL)03/91]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[IP01200( BCGV)06/93]
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
[IP01250( BC )03/95]
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a semi-automatic temperature control
system (if equipped)
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[IP01400( ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [IP10700( BCGV)08/93]
The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP10800( BCGV)08/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three knobs in the center of the
instrument panel:
[IP10900( BCGV)08/93]
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FAN
[IP11000( BCGV)08/93]
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TEMP
[IP11100( BCGV)08/93]
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SELECT
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The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
[IP11501( BC )05/95]
To heat the interior of your vehicle, turn the
SELECT knob to FLOOR, turn the TEMP knob
to the end of the red range (full right) and turn
the FAN knob to HI. Temperature and fan speed
can be adjusted as desired.
% [IP11700( BC )05/95]
To defrost the windshield and side windows,
turn the SELECT knob to defrostV, turn the
TEMP knob to the end of the red range
(full right) and turn the FAN knob to HI.
Temperature and fan speed can be adjusted as
desired.
[IP11901( BC )05/95]
To heat the interior and defrost the windshield
and side windows, at the same time, turn the
SELECT knob to FLOOR & DEF, turn the TEMP
knob to the end of the red range (full right) and
turn the FAN knob to HI.
[IP12100( BC )03/94]
To direct either heated or cooled air to the panel
registers and the floor at the same time, turn the
SELECT knob to PANEL & FLOOR, turn the
TEMP knob for the temperature desired and set
the fan speed as desired.
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76 [IP12300( BC )05/95]To cool your vehicle using outside air, turn the
SELECT knob to A/C, turn the TEMP knob all
the way to the end of the blue range (full left)
and turn the FAN knob to the desired speed
between LO and HI. A/C provides quieter
system operation than MAX A/C, but it is not
as efficient as MAX A/C which uses recirculated
air.
% [IP12500( BC )05/95]
To ventilate your car with outside air, during
mild weather, turn the SELECT knob to PANEL,
turn the TEMP knob for the temperature desired
and set the FAN knob to the speed desired.
[IP12700( BC )08/93]
Under normal conditions, the SELECT knob
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the
outside air inlet duct.
[IP12900( BC )05/95]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather,
turn the SELECT knob to MAX A/C, turn the
TEMP knob all the way to the end of the blue
range (full left) and turn the FAN knob to HI.
MAX A/C uses recirculated air and is the most
fuel efficient way to cool your vehicle and can
also be used in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. MAX A/C can
also be used in high humidity areas for more
efficient operation.
[IP13100( BC )08/93]
If the interior of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioning to
work faster.
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80 [IP15300( BC )05/95]To cool your car quickly in warm weather, turn
the SELECT knob to MAX A/C and turn the
FAN knob to AUTO. As the vehicle interior
cools down, the discharge air temperature and
fan speed will automatically and gradually be
changed to maintain the set temperature with
airflow from the instrument panel registers.
[IP15400( BC )07/93]
If the interior of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. This will force the hot, stale air out and
allow the air conditioning to work faster.
% [IP15500( BC )05/95]
To cool your vehicle with outside air, turn the
SELECT knob to A/C and turn the FAN knob to
AUTO or to a fixed speed setting as you desire.
Cooling your vehicle in this manner provides a
quieter system operation, but it will not cool as
efficiently and is not as fuel efficient as MAX
A/C which uses recirculated air.
[IP15600( BC )05/95]
To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, turn
the SELECT knob to PANEL and the FAN knob
to AUTO. The fan will remain off until the
engine is warm enough to provide heat.
However, if the interior temperature is above the
set temperature, the fan will turn on
immediately. Temperature may be set as desired
and FAN speed can be selected.
[IP15700( BC )07/93]
A/C compressor override
[IP15800( BC )03/94]
The A/C compressor can be disengaged for
more economical driving. This can be done by
turning the SELECT knob to PANEL. The A/C
compressor is automatically engaged by the
control in MAX A/C, NORM A/C, FLOOR &
DEF, and DEFROST positions if the outside
temperature is above45ÊF (7ÊC).
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 58
Accessory position on the ignition..... 45
Additives, engine oil.......... 241
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 18
disposal................ 25
driver air bag............. 18
indicator light............. 60
operation............... 21
proper seating............. 19
tone generator............. 25
wearing safety belts........... 18
Air cleaner filter, location........ 231
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 74
semi-automatic temperature
control system............ 77
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 112
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 244
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 174
see also Brake............ 173
warning light.............. 58
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 202
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 106
description.............. 104
disarming an untriggered system.... 108
disarming a triggered system..... 109
triggering.............. 108
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 205
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316 Index
Chime
key in ignition............. 46
safety belt............... 59
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 278
see also fuses............. 269
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 234
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............. 84
fabric................ 123
headlamps............... 84
instrument panel............ 74
instrument panel lens.......... 90
interior lamps.............. 89
mirrors................ 124
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 18
tail lamps............... 84
upholstery and interior trim...... 123
washing................ 5
wheels................ 261
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 74,77
heating............... 74,77
Clock................... 89
Cold engine starting............ 48
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 132
Console, description........... 127
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 244
drain and flush............ 248
preparing for storage......... 295
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Index 321
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 180
definition.............. 179
location............... 179
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
autolamp system............ 84
bulb specification........... 284
checking alignment.......... 279
cleaning................ 84
daytime running lights......... 82
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs............ 279
turning on and off........... 83
Head restraints............. 118
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 74
semi-automatic system......... 77
High beams, indicator light........ 62
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 282
replacing the bulb.......... 283
Hitch................. 183
Hood
latch location............. 230
lubrication specifications........ 292
release lever............. 230
Horn................... 95
Hoses, checking............. 245
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