1998 Mercury Villager window

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
(once the engine coolant is warm enough), the fan speed
gradually increases and airflow changes to the floor.
If specific conditions exist (such as window fogging), the five
override buttons allow specific airflow selection. The dial allows
you to adjust the fan speed to suit your needs.
Temperature Selection
TheTEMPbutton on the left side of the control panel is
for temperature selection. The
side lowers the set temperature,
and the
side raises the set temperature. Press and hold
either side of the button to rapidly change the temperature setting
in one degree increments to either 65É F (18É C) or 85É F (29É C).
Then, the set temperature jumps 5É F and stops at either 60É F
(16É C), which is maximum cooling, or 90É F (32É C), which is
maximum heating.
70

Changing the Display Mode (English/Metric)
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.
Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
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
to appear in the display window. Rotate the
thumbwheel up for HI speeds and down for LO speeds.
To return to automatic fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button.
Airflow Function Selector Buttons
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.
Push this button for airflow to the floor and windshield at the
same time. The
indicator 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.
Controls and Features
71

Press this button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield.
Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The
indicator light illuminates and the display window shows
the set temperature. When the outside temperature is about 50É F
(10É C) the air conditioning functions in order to dehumidify
the air to prevent window fogging.
Push this button to select airflow through the instrument panel
registers. The
indicator 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.
Push this button for air from the floor and instrument panel
registers at the same time. The
indicator 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.
Push this button to direct airflow to the floor. Theindicator 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.
72

Liftgate Window Features
Rear Window Defogger (If equipped)
The defogger for the rear liftgate window clears frost, fog, or thin
ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window. The
defogger operates with the ignition in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated rearview mirrors, they
activate when the rear window defogger is switched on.
The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the right
of the steering column.
Before using the defogger, clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and outside rearview mirrors. With the engine
running, push the defroster button.
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If the
window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster on
again.
Rear window defogger switch location
Controls and Features
75

The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the
OFF or START position.
Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may damage
the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear window, and
cause damage to the rear window defogger.
Rear Wiper and Washer
The controls for the rear wiper and washer can also be found on
the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster.
The rear wiper and washer controls operate with the ignition in
the ACC and ON positions.
To turn on the rear wiper, press the RR WIPER switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. The wiper will complete
one cycle every 10 to 15 seconds. To turn off the rear wiper,
press the RR WIPER switch a second time.
Rear wiper and washer switch locations
76

Automatic Door Lock
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver door with the key or with the manual rocker
switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the driver
door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual rocker switch,
other doors remain locked. The optional keyless entry system
will also lock and unlock your doors.
Anti-Lockout
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver side door from being locked while the key is
in the ignition. To lock the driver side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch or
the door lock cylinder.
Accessory Delay (If equipped)
Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the ignition
is turned to OFF or until the driver or front passenger door is
opened (after ignition is turned to OFF).
Sliding Door
The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
To lock the sliding door, push the right side of the rocker switch.
To unlock the sliding door, push the left side of the rocker
switch.
To open the sliding door from inside or outside of the vehicle,
pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay
open if you slide it all the way back until the catch at the
bottom of the door engages.
98

NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked with
the power door lock switch, the sliding door
automatically locks when it is closed.
You can manually lock and unlock the doors using the manual
door locks to override the power locks.
Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert the key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. To make the gate swing up to the fully
opened position, pull back and upward on the handle. The
liftgate will not unlock if the optional liftgate window is open.
You can also unlock the liftgate using the optional power door
lock system, or the optional keyless entry system. However, it
cannot be opened until you release the latch by reaching
under the license plate light shield and lifting up on the handle.
The power door lock switch
102

Opening the Liftgate Window (If equipped)
To open the liftgate window only, turn the key clockwise. The
window unlatches and the rear wiper falls out of the way. Do not
force the wiper down by hand Ð it moves when the key is
turned. To close, push downward until it latches.
Opening the liftgate
Controls and Features
103