1996 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manuals

Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP01500(ALL)03/95]
PNL/FLR
[IP01525(ALL)03/95]
Select PNL/FLR to get air flow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or ventilate your vehicle.
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[IP01551(ALL)03/95]
FLOOR
[IP01575(ALL)05/94]
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is selected. The air
cannot be cooled in the FLOOR position but can be heated by
rotating the temperature control knob into the RED area.
[IP01600(ALL)03/95]
FLR/DEF
[IP01625(ALL)05/94]
Select FLR/DEF to get air to the floor and windshield defrosters
at the same time.
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[IP01651(ALL)03/95]
VDEF
[IP01675(ALL)05/95]
SelectVDEF to obtain maximum air flow to the windshield.
Rotate the temperature control knob into the RED area for the
air temperature required to defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to
increase the air flow.
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[IP01850(ALL)04/95]
Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01875(ALL)03/95]
Heating, ventilation, defrosting and defogging are accomplished
in the same way as with the heating only system. See ªHeating
Only System.º
[IP01890(ALL)03/95]
With the heating and air conditioning system, if the outside
temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture if you select FLR/DEF orV
DEF.
[IP01925( Z)03/95]
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The control for the heating and air conditioning system
[IP02150(ALL)04/95]
Air conditioning
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[IP02175(ALL)03/95]
A/C
[IP02200(ALL)05/94]
Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling
except when extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is
needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to
A/C when you are comfortable.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP02225(ALL)03/95]
MAX A/C
[IP02251(ALL)05/95]
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to
provide faster cooling of your vehicle. Thhis is possible because
cooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area and
refrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder, which is normal
when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
[IP02475(ALL)03/95]
Comfort tips
[IP02501(ALL)03/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your climate control system.
[IP02525(ALL)05/95]
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In humid weather, selectVDEF before starting your
engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02550(ALL)03/95]
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the climate control system turned on.
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[IP02575(ALL)03/95]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
[IP02600(ALL)05/94]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your heater and air conditioner system which could block
the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
[IP03025(ALL)04/95]
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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[IP03050(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and
road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of
the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Mystique.
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Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View
Mirrors (If equipped)
[IP03551(ALL)02/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window and
activates the heated side view mirrors.
[IP03600(ALL)01/95]
The button for the rear window defroster and heated side view
mirrors is on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering
wheel.
[IP03700(ALL)02/94]
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The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
[IP03900(ALL)05/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side view
mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running,
push the defroster button.
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[IP04000(ALL)04/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster on
again.
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[IP04100(ALL)04/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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[IP23000(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)05/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP24100( Z)05/95]
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The knob for the exterior lights
[IP24300(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
[IP24400(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn
the knob clockwise to the second position.
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[IP24700( Z)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
[IP25000(ALL)01/95]
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Turning on the high beams
[IP25100(ALL)05/95]
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the
lever away from you until it latches, and release. The high beam
indicator in the instrument cluster glows when the headlamps
are on high beam. To change the headlamps from high beam to
low beam, pull the lever toward you until it latches.
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[IP25200(ALL)04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP25220(ALL)05/94]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog.
[IP25300(ALL)05/94]
The fog lamps operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on. To operate the fog lamps, turn the headlamp control knob
to the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out.
An indicator lamp will glow when the fog lamps are on.
[IP25325(ALL)02/94]
To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in.
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[IP25401(ALL)02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25632(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[IP25633(ALL)05/94]
A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
[IP25700(ALL)06/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25800(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[IP29850(ALL)05/94]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[IP29900(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32701( Z)02/94]
Your vehicle has two dome lamps, one above the front seat and
one above the back seat. The switch on the dome lamp turns
that dome lamp on and off.
[IP32801( Z)02/94]
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The switches on the dome lamp (front lamp shown, rear lamp similar)
[IP32900(ALL)11/93]
Dome lamp delay
[IP33000(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
[IP33100(ALL)11/93]
The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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[IP33125(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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