1998 Mercury Mystique heating

Instrumentation
12
NORMALEngine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the NORMAL area.
If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and determine the
source of the problem. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolant in the Maintenance and
care chapter.
000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
110
120
130
MPH
20 4060
55
80120 100
140
160
180
200100
EF 1
/
2
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
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Controls and features
19
POWERAUDIOAM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 312645ANSSIDE1-2EJECTVOLUME
MIRRORSDEF
LO
HIOFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
FLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
000123000010 20 3040506070
80
90
100
110
120
130MPH20 406055
80120 100
140
160
180
200EF 1
/
2UNLEADED FUEL ONLY12
03x 1000
4
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
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
22
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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Starting
77 IMPORTANT VENTILATION
INFORMATION
If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the
windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
AUTO
OFFPLN/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEFFLR
DEF

MAX
A/C
Adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in fresh air.
Do not start your vehicle in a
closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes
can be toxic. Always open the
garage door before you start the
engine. See
Guarding against
exhaust fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Engine oil
- with filter
- without
Manual transaxle2.6 l (2.7 qts)
Automatic transaxle
with oil cooler
Power steering
Cooling system with heating
Windshield washer fluid
Fuel tank
Braking system4.25 l (4.5 qts)
3.75 l (4.0 qts)
8.5 l (9.0 qts.)
6.6 l (7.0 qts)*
7.1 l (7.5 qts)**Fill to MAX mark
Fill to top of reservoir
61.5 l (16.2 gallons)
Fill to MAX mark5.5 l (5.8 qts)
5.0 l (5.3 qts)
9.6 l (10.2 qts)
9.5 l (10.0 qts)*
9.7 l (10.2 qts)**
* Total capacity
** with automatic transaxle
Capacities2.0 litre
engine2.5 litre
engine
Capacities and specifications
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