1998 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manuals

Controls and features
17 Power mirrors
The control can be swivelled and
turned.
Turn the control counterclockwise
to adjust the driver’s side mirror,
clockwise to adjust the passenger’s
side mirror. Adjust the selected
mirror by moving the center
control in the desired direction.
Then turn the control back to the
center position.
MIRRORS
MIRRORS
POWERAUDIOAM/FM
SCAN
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DEF
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
FLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
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NORMALBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
:
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Off
Res
Set
AccCoast
On
MIRRORS
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To toggle between 12 or 24 hour
format, depress the H button and
the M button simultaneously and
then release them.
To advance the hours, press the H
button; to advance the minutes
press the M button. To advance
rapidly, depress and hold the
corresponding button.HoursMinutes
:
I0 20
Audio system
For information on the audio
system, refer to the “Audio Guide”. Digital clock
Switch the ignition on: The clock
can be set to either 12 or 24 hour
format.
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POWERAUDIOAM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 312645ANSSIDE1-2EJECTVOLUME
MIRRORSDEF
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
FLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
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5
6
7
8
NORMALBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF:
I0 20
Off
ResSet
AccCoast
On
Climate controls
Vents
Airflow from the vents may be
adjusted by moving the horizontal
control or vertically adjusting the
vent according to your airflow
preference.
Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:
•Manual heating system
•Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In some modes, the two systems
function similarly. In modes where
the systems do not function
similarly, the different functions
are noted.
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Controls and features
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Controlling airflow
Turn the mode control to the
desired airflow position.
The A/C compressor (if equipped)
operates in the positions marked *.
OFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/C
*
FLOOR
DEF
*
FLR
DEF*
MAX*A/C
Fan speed
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
LO
HI
Temperature
Turn the temperature control to
the desired mix of warm or cool air
(left for cooler and right for
warmer).
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Controls and features
21
Using MAXA/C mode
(if equipped)
The MAXA/C mode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrument panel
vents.
This mode is noisier, but provides
quicker cooling than the A/C mode.
The A/C compressor only functions
if the outside temperature is above
10°C (50°F).
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
Using A/C mode (if equipped)
The A/C mode directs outside
conditioned air to flow through the
instrument panel vents. The A/C
mode can be used for heating,
ventilating and air conditioning.
The A/C compressor only functions
in the A/C mode if the outside
temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
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Controls and features
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Using the PANELmode
The panel mode directs outside air
to the panel vents.
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
OFF mode
Select the off position for all
climate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door will close
and the fan will shut off.
Drive with the climate control
system on (either in heating or A/C
mode) to reduce humidity in your
vehicle.
Using the PNL/FLR mode
The panel/floor mode directs
outside air to flow through both the
panel and floor vents.
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
Using the FLOOR mode
The floor mode directs outside air
to the floor vents.
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
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Controls and features
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Using the FLR/DEF mode
The floor/defrost mode directs
outside air to flow through the floor
vents and windshield defroster
vents. The A/C compressor (if
equipped) will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10°C (50°F).
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
Using the DEF mode
In addition to defogging and
demisting the front windshield, the
defrost mode of your vehicle also
has the capability to demist the
front side windows. The A/C
compressor (if equipped) will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
Passenger compartment air
filter
Your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter that removes pollen and road
dust from outside air before it is
directed to the interior of the
vehicle. Refer to the
Maintenance
and carechapter for maintenance
of this filter.
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Controls and features
24STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
1. Ignition off, steering wheel
locked.
On vehicles with automatic
transaxles, the ignition key can
return to this position only if the
gearshift lever is in P (Park).
2. The accessory position. Steering
unlocked, radio operational.
Ignition and all main electrical
circuits are disabled.
The ignition key should not be left
in this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery
unnecessarily.
3. Ignition switched on, all
electrical circuits operational.
Warning and indicator lights
illuminate. This key position is for
normal driving.
4. Starter motor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine
starts.
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4
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4
5
6
7
8
NORMALBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
Off
Res
Set
AccCoast
On
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