1999 Mercury Villager climate control

OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/C
A/C OFF2
3
4
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
FFREWSIDE1 - 2
BASS TREB BAL FADE
TAPE
AMSAM
FMCDCLKVOL - PUSH ON
SHUFFLE COMP CD
EJ
CDSCAN
DISCS
TUNESEEK
3 2 1456
DC
12V
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER
RR WASH
Gearshift (including
overdrive button)
(pg. 161)Hazard flasher
(pg. 171)Rear wiper/washer
(pg. 87)
Rear defroster
(pg. 39)
Auxiliary power point
(pg. 80)
Climate control system
(pg. 21) Electronic sound system
(pg. 40)
CD Changer*
(pg. 76)
Instrumentation
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating and air conditioning system
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
A/C ControlA/C
Turns the A/C on in all modes when the outside temperature is about
4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher.
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MAX
A/C
A/C OFF2
3
4
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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3
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MAX
A/COFF
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The air conditioning operates in MAX A/C and when the A/C control is
depressed. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher.
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 A/C or OFF when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet
duct.
²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than A/C modes but more economical and will cool the inside of the
vehicle faster. In this mode, the air conditioning will automatically
engage if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher and
the
A/CA/C indicator will automatically light. Airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this
mode. Push the
A/CA/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the
outside temperature.
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
(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/CA/C
control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
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 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.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating
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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, selectbefore 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.
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A/C
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²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
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 your 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
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 compartment air conditioning system (if equipped)
This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their air
conditioning comfort level.
0
1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
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The rear A/C fan speed control allows the rear passengers to control the
volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.
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
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MAX
A/COFF2
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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 setting will take control of the airflow from the rear A/C
fan control.
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MAX
A/COFF2
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A/C

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2
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4REAR
A/C
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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
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 floor ducts. Refer to Rear Seat Heating.
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A/C
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
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1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
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