1997 Mercury Villager air condition

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Cooling your vehicle with outside air
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Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air:
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Turn the air intake selector button off (the outside air
position). The air conditioning unit directs outside air
through the instrument panel registers.
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Press one of the function selector buttons.
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Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
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Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
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Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
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Make sure the registers in the instrument panel are open.
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During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching to recirculated air with the A/C button.
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Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
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In mild weather, you can ventilate your vehicle with outside air.
If the outside temperature is less than70ÊF (21ÊC), you can add
cool air to your vehicle without using air conditioning. You will
get better fuel economy this way.
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The procedure for ventilating your vehicle with the standard
heating system or with the air conditioning system is the same.
Refer to the previous section for instructions on how to ventilate
with outside air.
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Controls and Features
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Improving fuel economy
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Whenever you turn on the air conditioning, your vehicle uses
more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is running.
To get better fuel economy while cooling your vehicle, do not
use the air conditioner on mild days. Instead, set the air intake
selector button in the outside air position and turn the
temperature control knob to the COOL position.
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Operating tips
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the automatic transaxle gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
or in N (Neutral) to increase the engine idle speed. This aids in
engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. If the engine
overheats, choose the outside air position and turn off the A/C
to stop the compressor for a short time.
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When your vehicle's engine is operated at full throttle, the air
conditioner compressor will automatically be turned off to allow
maximum engine power. This may occur during passing or
when climbing steep grades. The compressor will return to
normal operation within a few seconds after full throttle is no
longer needed.
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NOTE: The compressor will not operate when the outside
temperature is less than about40ÊF (4ÊC).
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Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System
for Vehicles with Non-Automatic Temperature Control
Systems (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with rear passenger compartment
climate controls, the rear seat occupants can select their own
personal climate comfort level.
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The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main
climate control system on the instrument panel. If the main
system is off, the rear system will also be off. If the rear
passenger compartment climate control lever is set in OFF, the
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The ATC maintains the temperature you select and
automatically controls the airflow for your comfort. It also
allows you to override the automatic operation of airflow and
fan speed with manual function selector buttons and the fan
speed dial.
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When you select the AUTOMATIC button, the system
determines airflow location and fan speed automatically. It also
automatically determines whether you will be receiving fresh
outside airflow, recirculated interior airflow, or a combination of
both. You can manually override the airflow source (outside or
recirculated air) and airflow location by selecting one of the
function selector buttons. You can also manually override the
fan speed by rotating the fan speed dial.
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Whether you operate in the AUTOMATIC mode or manually
override the AUTOMATIC mode settings, the ATC will continue
to maintain the air temperature you have selected. However, if
you choose to manually override the airflow location by
selecting one of the function selector buttons, you will also need
to select the A/C button if you desire cool air-conditioned air.
(Your ATC automatically operates the air conditioning [if
required] when you are in the AUTOMATIC mode without
illuminating the A/C button, but the system requires you to
manually select the A/C button if you desire A/C operation
when you manually override airflow location.)
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If you want continuous maximum cooling, push the
dside of
the TEMP button until60ÊF (16ÊC)shows in the display
window. The ATC will cool at its maximum level and disregard
the 60ÊF (16ÊC)setting until a warmer temperature is selected. If
you want continuous maximum heating, push the
cside of the
TEMP button until90ÊF (32ÊC)shows in the display window.
The ATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the90ÊF
(32ÊC) setting until a cooler temperature is selected.
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The display window and the function selector buttons indicate
how the system is operating. The display window shows the
selected temperature and displays AUTO if you are operating in
the AUTOMATIC mode. If you override the automatic mode by
selecting any of the function selector buttons, AUTO no longer
appears in the display window and the appropriate function
selector button(s) illuminate. The display window also indicates
manual (thumbwheel) control of the fan speed when a
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shown.
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Automatic Operation
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Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired
temperature. The selected temperature and AUTO appear in the
display window. The ATC heats or cools to achieve the set
temperature. It is important to note that if the ATC engages
your vehicle's air-conditioning, it will do so automatically
without illuminating the A/C button.
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When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air
is sent to the floor. However, a feature is included in the ATC
to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine coolant is
not warm enough to provide heating. Within three or four
minutes (of determining the engine coolant is warm enough),
the fan speed gradually increases and airflow changes to the
floor.
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If specific conditions exist (such as window fogging), the five
override buttons allow specific airflow selection. The
thumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan speed to suit your
needs.
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Temperature Selection
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The
dTEMP
cbutton on the left side of the control panel is
for temperature selection. The
dside lowers the set
temperature, and the
cside raises the set temperature. Press
and hold either side of the button to rapidly change the
temperature setting in one degree increments to either65ÊF
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70(18ÊC) or 85ÊF (29ÊC).Then, the set temperature jumps 5ÊF and
stops at either60ÊF (16ÊC),which is maximum cooling, or90ÊF
(32ÊC),which is maximum heating.
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Changing the Display Mode (English/Metric)
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To switch between the English and Metric display mode, press
the DEFROST and A/C buttons simultaneously while rotating
the fan speed dial upward until it stops moving. After one
second, the display will begin to toggle between English and
Metric.
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Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
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The ATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing
conditions. To control the fan speed yourself, use the
thumbwheel located at the extreme right side of the ATC
control panel. Using the thumbwheel cancels the automatic fan
speed control, and causes a
Hto appear in the display window.
Rotate the thumbwheel up for HI speeds and down for LO
speeds.
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To return to auto fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button.
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Airflow Function Selector Buttons
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Your ATC has five buttons which allow you to make special
selections for airflow. The buttons are grouped in the middle of
the ATC panel and allow you to determine airflow location.
Pressing any of the function selector buttons illuminates the
button pushed and directs airflow to the appropriate location.
The temperature of the airflow will still be automatically
controlled. Return to fully automatic operation by pushing the
AUTOMATIC button.
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Push this button for airflow to the floor and windshield at the
same time. ThePindicator light illuminates, and the display
window shows the set temperature. However, the air is not
cooled below the temperature outside of the vehicle regardless
of the temperature setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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Press this button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield.
Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The
Vindicator light illuminates and the display window shows
the set temperature. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) the air conditioning functions in order to dehumidify the
air to prevent window fogging.
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Push this button to select airflow through the instrument panel
registers. TheQindicator light illuminates and the display
window shows the set temperature. The ATC heats the air if the
selected temperature is warmer than the outside air coming into
the vehicle. However, the air is not cooled below the
temperature outside of the vehicle regardless of the temperature
setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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Push this button for air from the floor and instrument panel
registers at the same time. TheSindicator light illuminates
and the display window shows the set temperature. The ATC
heats the air if the selected temperature is warmer than the
outside air coming into the vehicle. However, the air is not
cooled below the temperature outside of the vehicle regardless
of the temperature setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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R
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Push this button to direct airflow to the floor. TheRindicator
light illuminates and the display window shows the set
temperature. The ATC heats the air if the selected temperature
is warmer than the outside air coming into the vehicle.
However, the air is not cooled below the temperature outside of
the vehicle regardless of the temperature setting unless the A/C
button is pushed.
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Air Conditioning and Air Recirculation
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Activate the air conditioning in any of the function selector
override modes by pressing the A/C button. The A/C indicator
light on the button illuminates to verify activation, and cooled
air flows from the vents. Fan speed continues to be controlled
by the ATC unless the fan speed thumbwheel is used to
override the ATC.
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Press theMbutton to choose air recirculation. In this mode
the ATC system recirculates the air inside the vehicle rather
than drawing air from outside. Use this mode together with the
air conditioning to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle or to
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
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Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System
with Front Passenger ATC
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If your vehicle is equipped with ATC, the rear passenger
compartment will also have climate controls so that rear seat
occupants can select their own personal climate comfort level.
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The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main
ATC system on the instrument panel. If the front ATC system is
off, the rear system will also be off. Also, if the rear seat climate
control lever is set in OFF, the rear climate controls are turned
off.
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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Cornering Lights
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Your vehicle is equipped with special cornering lights designed
to provide additional illumination toward the direction you are
turning. The corresponding light comes on when a turn is
signaled.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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