light Mercury Villager 1996 s Owner's Guide

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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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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.
[IP03000(ALL)06/95]
Heating Only System (Without air conditioning)
[IP03100(ALL)01/93]
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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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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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.
[IP06100(ALL)09/93]4.
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.
[IP06200(ALL)01/93]5.
Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
[IP06300(ALL)01/93]6.
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.
[IP07200(ALL)01/93]2.
Press one of the function selector buttons.
[IP07300(ALL)01/93]3.
Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
[IP07400(ALL)01/93]4.
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.
[IP08000(ALL)01/93]
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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Push this button for airflow to the floor and windshield at the
same time. ThePindicator light illuminates, and the display
window shows the set temperature. However, the air is not
cooled regardless of the temperature setting unless the A/C
button is pushed.
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Press this button to obtain maximum airflow to the windshield.
Adjust the temperature setting as required for defrosting. The
Vindicator light illuminates and the display window shows
the set temperature. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) the air conditioningfunctions in order to dehumidify the
air to prevent window fogging.
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Push this button to select airflow through the instrument panel
registers. TheQindicator 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 regardless of the
temperature setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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Push this button for air from the floor and instrument panel
registers at the same time. TheSindicator 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 regardless of the temperature setting unless the A/C
button is pushed.
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R
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Push this button to direct airflow to the floor. TheRindicator
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 regardless of the temperature
setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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Air Conditioning and Air Recirculation
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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 thumbwheel is used to
override the ATC.
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Press theMbutton 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.
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Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System
with Front Passenger ATC
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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.
[IP10630(ALL)06/95]
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.
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Hazard flasher switch location
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Interior and Exterior Lights
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps and instrument panel lights, use the headlamp control
knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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[IP12300(ALL)01/93]1.
Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lights.
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[IP12400(ALL)05/95]2.
Turn the headlamp knob to the second position to turn on
the headlamps in addition to the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps, marker lamps and instrument panel
lights.
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The headlamp control knob
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A chime will sound if any of the exterior lamps are on when
the driver's door is opened.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights with the
DIM switch. The DIM switch is located near the headlamp
controls.
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Pushing and holding the right side of the switch will continue
to brighten the lights until the maximum brightness is reached.
Release the switch to maintain the desired brightness. The DIM
feature works similarly to dim the instrument panel lights when
the left side of the switch is pushed.
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The instrument panel brightness control
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