ECO mode Mercury Villager 2000 Owner's Manuals

Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
O/D off
Illuminates when the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive controlin theControls
and Featureschapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light
is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to
theDrivingchapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is
detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control
Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the START position and
when the windshield washer fluid is
low.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is opened.
O/D
OFF
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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.
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. Prior to turning off the ignition, in snowy or dirty conditions,
ensure that the climate control system is turned OFF.
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
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3
4
MAX
A/COFF
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Cooling your vehicle with outside air
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less
economical than using air conditioned recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity and is not recommended for high outside temperatures.
In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:
1. Turn the mode selector to
(panel),(panel and floor) or
(floor).
2. Press the
A/C(A/C) selector. The indicator light on the A/C selector
will illuminate.
3. Turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to COOL.
4. Turn the fan speed control 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.
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.
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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, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
²Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the second row seat floor ducts.
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.
To aide in side window defogging:
1. Select
(Panel and Floor)
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
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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.
²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier
than
A/CA/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the
vehicle faster. After pressing the MAX control, both the MAX andA/C
A/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).
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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.
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.
To aide in defogging/demisting (removing condensation on the inside of
the windshield) in cool weather:
1. Select
(Panel and Floor)
2. Set the temperature control to full heat
3. Select A/C
4. Set the fan speed to HI
5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows
6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel
vents.
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Seek function for CD changer (if equipped)
²Pressto seek to the previous
track of the current disc. If a
selection has been playing for
three seconds or more and you
press
, the CD changer will
replay that selection from the beginning.
²Press
to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After
the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc
will automatically replay.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio or
CD changer mode (if equipped).
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.
Scan function in CD changer mode (if equipped)
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all selections on the
CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the
SCAN control again.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations ( six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeek functionfor more
information on selecting a station.
SEEK
TUNEDISCS
SCAN
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Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Tape select
²To enter tape mode while in radio
or CD changer mode, press the
TAPE control.
²If no tape is found, NO TAPE
appears in the display.
Automatic Music Search
The Automatic Music Search feature
allows you to quickly locate the
beginning of the tape selection
being played or to skip to the next
selection.
To activate the feature, momentarily
depress the TAPE AMS button.
Then, press either REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or
FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape deck stops and returns
to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.
In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST
have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.
FADE
TAPE
AMS
CLK
TAPE
AMS
CLK
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Press thecontrol to activate (and deactivate) Dolbytnoise
reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Setting the clock
Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode while in radio mode.
To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press the SEEK
control:
²
to decrease hours and
²
to increase hours.
To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press the
TUNE control:
TAPE
AMS
CLK
SEEKSEEK
TUNE TUNE
TAPE
AMS
CLK
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²to decrease minutes and
²
to increase minutes.
The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,
when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.
Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media
information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the
clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.
Rear seat controls (if equipped)
The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allow
the rear seat passengers to operate
the radio, tape, or CD changer (if
equipped).
To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3
and 5 at the same time. The
will appear in the radio display.
Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controls
off.
SEEK
TUNE
SEEK
TUNE
VOLUME MEDIA
MEMSEEK
SHUFFLE COMP CD CD
3 2 1456
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