1998 Mercury Villager climate control

Air Conditioning and Air Recirculation
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 dial is used to override
the ATC.
Press the
button 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.
Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System
with Front Passenger ATC
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.
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.
Controls and Features
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If the rear seat climate control lever is set in any of the fan speed
positions (1-4), air will be discharged from the rear seat vents
at the corresponding speed. Rear seat passengers can choose
airflow to be distributed out of the upper or lower vents by using
the vent selection switch on the rear climate control panel. The
air temperature from the rear climate control system will be
automatically controlled by the front ATC system. Rear seat
passengers cannot control fan speed or air temperature by using
the temperature control knobs on the rear climate control
panel.
If the rear seat climate control lever is set in the REAR position,
the front ATC system will not control the rear climate control
system. Rear seat passengers can control fan speed, upper or lower
air distribution, and temperature control from the rear system
by using the rear climate controls.
Rear seat climate control system panel
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Read the sectionClimate Control Systemsfor instructions on
bringing fresh outside air into your vehicle. Refer to the Index.
Removing the Key From the Ignition
OFF/LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the
key from the ignition. The LOCK feature helps to protect your
vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel
and the gearshift lever when the key is removed.
If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable to
turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely in the lock.
To remove your key from the ignition:
1. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
2. Set the parking brake fully.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key.
WARNING
When you leave your vehicle, place the gearshift lever in
P (Park). Set the parking brake fully, and shut off the
engine. Never park your vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your vehicle may move
suddenly and injure someone.
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
Starting
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150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Chime
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing..................252
see also fuses......................243
Cleaning your vehicle....................329
chrome and aluminum parts...............330
engine compartment...................331
exterior.........................329
exterior lamps......................330
fabric..........................332
headlamps........................330
instrument panel.....................330
instrument panel lens..................332
interior..........................332
plastic parts.......................330
polishing.........................329
rustproofing.......................330
safety belts........................332
tail lamps........................330
upholstery and interior trim...............332
washing.........................329
waxing..........................329
wheels..........................330
Climate control system
air conditioning......................56
heating..........................56
Clock............................40
Clutch
fluid reservoir......................282
Cold engine starting....................208
Combination lap and shoulder belts..........129, 131
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Tail lamps
bulb replacement..................316, 322
cleaning.........................330
Temperature control (see Climate control)..........56
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints).......160
Tilt steering wheel......................91
Tires ............................299
changing.........................254
checking the pressure..................299
cleaning.........................330
inspection and maintenance.............299, 300
replacing.........................301
rotating.........................300
snow tires and chains..................305
spare tire.........................255
storing your vehicle...................335
tire grades......................301, 303
treadwear......................301, 303
wear bands.......................301
wheel and tire matching.................303
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).............227
Towing your vehicle....................272
using wheel dollies....................272
withatowtruck .....................272
Trailer Towing.......................227
Trailer towing
tips...........................236
trailer brakes.......................235
trailer lamps.......................235
Transaxle
automatic operation...................221
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)..........291
lubricant specifications..................339
Transaxle control switch..................223
Index
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Transmission
automatic operation...................221
Transmission control switch.................223
Trip odometer........................20
Turn signal
indicator lights......................87
lever...........................87
U
Used engine oil, disposal..................292
V
Variable interval wipers...................89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............352
Vehicle loading
calculating the load...................231
understanding loading information............226
Vehicle storage.......................333
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)........56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)..................279
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)............14
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Warranties
radio...........................51
Warranty Information Booklet.................3
Washer fluid.........................89
warning light.......................17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...............226
Wheel and tire matching..................303
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications...........339
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