1999 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be
left in any position other than MAX or OFF when the vehicle is parked.
This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet duct.
Prior to turning off the ignition, in snowy or dirty conditions, ensure that
the climate contol system is turned OFF.
²OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating
and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in
between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through
the front and rear floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent
to the windshield defroster ducts.
²
(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this
mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in order to cool the vehicle below
the outside temperature.
²
(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C)
control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
For added customer comfort, when the temperature control is
anywhere in between the full hot and full cold, the air distributed
through the front and rear floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the
air sent to the instrument panel registers.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
through the front and rear floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the
A/C(A/C) control in
order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
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²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
thanA/CA/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the
vehicle faster. After pressing the MAX control, both the MAX and
A/CA/C indicators will light and the airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. In this mode, the air conditioning will
automatically engage if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or
higher.
Cooling your vehicle with outside air using override controls
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air using just the A/C
override control is quieter but less economical than using both the A/C
and the MAX control. It also has less cooling capacity and is not
recommended for high outside temperatures.
In order to cool your vehicle with outside air using the override controls:
1. Select the override control
(panel),(panel and floor) or
(floor).
2. Press the
A/C(A/C) control. The indicator light on theA/C(A/C)
control will illuminate.
3. Select the desired temperature for your comfort level.
4. Adjust the fan speed override knob to the position of your choice.
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air
outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be
corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.
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Rear seat heating
Rear seat heating is provided through the floor ducts located under the
front seats. Airflow and temperature to the rear seating are regulated by
the main climate control system.
The rear passenger compartment air conditioning system (if equipped)
should be set to OFF, if rear heating is desired.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, select(Defrost) before driving. This will
reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any
desired position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the second row seat floor ducts.
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
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²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air
conditioner as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in any other
mode when the A/C control is selected, this may indicate that the
passenger compartment odor and particulate air filter (if equipped)
needs to be replaced.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Rear passenger air conditioning system Ð EATC systems
On vehicles equipped with front passenger EATC systems, the vehicle
will also have rear passenger compartment climate controls, which allow
the rear seat occupants to adjust their air conditioning level.
0
1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
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The rear A/C fan speed control allows rear passengers to control the
volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.
The rear A/C system is controlled from the main climate control system
on the instrument panel.
The rear seat A/C system is controlled from the main climate control
system on the instrument panel.
0
1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/COFF2
3
4
A/C
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Turning the Rear A/C on
1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C, set the
mode selector in any position (other than OFF), and depress the A/C
control.
2. Set the fan speed on the Rear A/C fan control to a number between
1±4.
Front seat air flow regulation of the rear fan
Set the main climate control rear fan control to a number between 1±4.
This numerical settingwill take control of the airflow from the rear A/C
fan control.
Turning the Rear A/C off:
To turn the Rear A/C off, turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate
control system to OFF, or

1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
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turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate control system to Rear
A/C and turn the Rear A/C Fan Control to 0.
For maximum cooling for the front seat passengers, set the rear fan
switch to the OFF (0) position.
Please note that the rear passenger air conditioning system is
designed for air conditioning purposes only, and does not heat the
rear compartment. Rear compartment heating is provided by the
underseat ducts. Refer to Rear Seat Heating.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the rear defroster is
activated.
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
0
1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER
RR WASH
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The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 15 minutes have passed, push the control again.
USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette (CD changer compatible)
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
FFREW
SIDE1 - 2
BASS TREB BAL FADE
TAPE
AMS
AM
FM
CD
CLK
VOL - PUSH ON
SHUFFLE COMP CD
EJ
CDSCAN
DISCS
TUNE
SEEK
3 2 1456
VOL - PUSH ON
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