Mercury Villager 1996 s Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Controls
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The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, clock,
radio, rear window washer and wiper, hazard flasher, power
switch, and speed control are all on the instrument panel.
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Climate Control Systems
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Climate control system panel
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Function Selector Buttons
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There are six function selector buttons: OFF, Mix, Defrost, Panel,
Panel/Floor, and Floor. When you press a function selector
button, the indicator light on the button will illuminate. If your
vehicle is equipped with a rear passenger compartment climate
control system, the instrument panel will also include a rear seat
function selector lever.
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The OFF button shuts off the air supply to all outlets and
stops all fan operations. Use this setting when driving
through an area where outside air is unpleasant or dusty.
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Operating with the function selector button in OFF or in
the recirculated air mode for extended periods of time in
cold weather can result in fog buildup on interior glass
surfaces. This fogging can make it difficult to see the
road for safe driving. Operating the system with outside
air (i.e., with the air intake selector button off) and with
one of the five function selector buttons selected (Defrost,
Mix, Floor, Panel/Floor, or Panel), will help prevent
fogging. Adjust the temperature as necessary for comfort.
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The Mix (P) button directs approximately equal amounts of
air to the windshield and floor outlets with a small amount
to the side windows.
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The Defrost (V) button directs air to the windshield with a
small amount going to the floor outlets.
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The Panel (Q) button directs air to the instrument panel
outlets.
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The Panel/Floor (S) button directs approximately equal
amounts of air to the instrument panel outlets and the floor
outlets.
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The Floor (R) button directs most of the system's air
supply to the floor outlets with a small amount going to the
windshield and side window defrosters.
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Air Outlets
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Air intake selector button
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The typical air intake selection is outside air. However, for
recirculated air, the air intake selector button may be activated.
When the air intake selector button is activated (indicator light
is on), it prevents the intake of outside air. This is the typical
selection when using the air conditioner (if equipped). It
recirculates interior air for faster cooling. The recirculated air
function also helps to prevent the intake of dusty or unpleasant
air.
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There are several air outlets on the instrument panel. There are
side outlets near the driver's window and passenger's window,
two center outlets, floor outlets, and windshield outlets. The
direction and amount of air flow from the center and side
instrument panel outlets can be adjusted for personal comfort.
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NOTE: Selection of the recirculated air mode under cold and
humid conditions may result in window fogging due
to entrapped humidity within the vehicle. To
counteract this circumstance, switch to the Defrost
mode and set fan speed to 3 or 4. Adjust air
temperature to a ªwarmº instead of ªhotº setting.
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Heating Only System (Without air conditioning)
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You can heat and ventilate the inside of your vehicle, or defrost
the windshield with the function selector buttons, the fan speed
knob and the temperature control knob.
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An additional push-on/push-off air intake selector button
provides for the selection of recirculated inside air (button
lighted) or outside air (button not lighted).
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Turning on the heat
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Heat will be available when the engine has been running for a
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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To heat the inside of your vehicle:
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Press the function selector button for Floor.
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Heating only climate control system panel
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Turn the temperature control knob toward the WARM (red)
area.
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Turn the fan speed knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the fan speed
knob to a lower speed, or adjust the temperature control
knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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To defrost the windshield and side windows:
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Press the Defrost button, turn the temperature control knob
to the WARM (red) area and turn the fan speed knob to the
position of your choice. The recirculated air feature will be
automatically turned off in this setting (outside air will be
provided).
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To reduce window fogging under extreme conditions, select
defrost and high fan speed while reducing temperature to a
ªwarmº instead of ªhotº setting. Slightly opening the rear
quarter windows may also help dry the interior window
surfaces.
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To heat and defrost at the same time:
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Press the Mix function selector button, turn the temperature
control knob and the fan speed knob to provide the
temperature and fan speed you prefer. The recirculated air
feature will be automatically turned off in this setting
(outside air will be provided).
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Controlling the Temperature in Your Vehicle
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To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, make sure that the
air intake selector button is set for outside air. Open the
instrument panel registers enough to provide the amount of
air desired for your comfort.
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle, move the
temperature control knob toward WARM (red) for warmer
temperatures and toward COOL (blue) for cooler
temperatures. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air being discharged from
the system in all operating modes (heating or A/C).
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Do not place objects under the front seats unless your
vehicle is equipped with an underseat storage compartment.
Improperly stored objects will interfere with the flow of air
to the back seats.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the
windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block
the air intake.
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Heating and Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
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Turning on the heat
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost the
windshield using the function selector buttons located in the
control assembly in the instrument panel.
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The six function selector buttons are: OFF, Mix (P), Defrost
(V) Panel (Q), Panel/Floor (S), and Floor (R). If your
vehicle is equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the
instrument panel will also include a rear seat climate control
lever. To turn on the rear passenger compartment control
system, select REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4. With the lever set to REAR,
rear seat passengers will have control of rear fan speed on the
rear seat climate control panel. Positions 1, 2, 3, or 4 will control
rear fan speed from the front control panel. The temperature of
the air from the rear system is controlled by the rear passenger
compartment climate control system.
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Heating and air conditioning climate control system panel
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The standard heating system and the heating portion of the
heating and air conditioning system are essentially identical.
There is one exception, however; the air conditioning
compressor may automatically engage when the Defrost position
is selected to aid in defogging and defrosting the inside glass.
When Defrost is selected, the A/C compressor will
automatically operate when the outside temperature is above
approximately40ÊF (4ÊC),whether or not the A/C button is
illuminated. Manual selection and illumination of the A/C
button in defrost mode does not override the automatic
compressor operation discussed above. Refer to the heating
system operating instructions covered previously for a more
detailed explanation of heating system operation.
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Turning on the air conditioner
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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
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Press one of the function selector buttons (typically Panel,
but Panel/Floor, Floor or Mix can be selected).
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Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
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Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
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The air intake selector button may be in the outside air
mode or the recirculated air mode. The recirculated air mode
is recommended for best A/C performance when the vehicle
interior is very warm. As interior air comfort is reached, you
may decide to switch to the outside air mode.
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Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the rear passenger
compartment air conditioning unit, it will be on when the
front A/C is on and the rear climate control lever is set to
REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Refer to the previous section for an
explanation of the heating system.
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Adjust your instrument panel registers.
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If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, you may want to
drive for a few minutes with the windows down and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioner to cool down the
interior more quickly.
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The air conditioner may be used to cool the outside air being
drawn into your vehicle, but using recirculated air is more
economical and cools your vehicle more quickly.
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NOTE: The A/C button independently toggles the A/C
system's compressor signal and indicator light ON and
OFF in the Panel, Panel/Floor, Floor, Defrost and Mix
functions. The A/C button will not operate or light
when the system is set in the OFF position. The A/C
button will operate in defrost but will not override
previously discussed automatic operation.
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Cooling your vehicle with outside air
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Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air:
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Turn the air intake selector button off (the outside air
position). The air conditioning unit directs outside air
through the instrument panel registers.
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Press one of the function selector buttons.
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Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
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Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
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Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
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Make sure the registers in the instrument panel are open.
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During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching to recirculated air with the A/C button.
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Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
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In mild weather, you can ventilate your vehicle with outside air.
If the outside temperature is less than70ÊF (21ÊC), you can add
cool air to your vehicle without using air conditioning. You will
get better fuel economy this way.
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The procedure for ventilating your vehicle with the standard
heating system or with the air conditioning system is the same.
Refer to the previous section for instructions on how to ventilate
with outside air.
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Improving fuel economy
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Whenever you turn on the air conditioning, your vehicle uses
more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is running.
To get better fuel economy while cooling your vehicle, do not
use the air conditioner on mild days. Instead, set the air intake
selector button in the outside air position and turn the
temperature control knob to the COOL position.
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Operating tips
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the automatic transaxle gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
or in N (Neutral) to increase the engine idle speed. This aids in
engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. If the engine
overheats, choose the outside air position and turn off the A/C
to stop the compressor for a short time.
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When your vehicle's engine is operated at full throttle, the air
conditioner compressor will automatically be turned off to allow
maximum engine power. This may occur during passing or
when climbing steep grades. The compressor will return to
normal operation within a few seconds after full throttle is no
longer needed.
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NOTE: The compressor will not operate when the outside
temperature is less than about40ÊF (4ÊC).
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