Mercury Villager 2001 s Owner's Guide

2. Select AVG ECONOMY.
3. Press the RESET control to clear
the system memory.
²Actual highway fuel economy is
now displayed.This current
average measure will change as
the speed control system changes
the engine speed to maintain a
constant vehicle speed. This is most noticeable in hilly environments.
4. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
5. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
TO EMPTY
Press SELECT until the menu
displays TO EMPTY. This will
display how many kilometers or
miles you can drive until you run
out of fuel.
To ensure accuracy, turn the
ignition off when you fill the fuel
tank.
When the engine is restarted, the message center will display the last
setting selected.
SELECT
OD / TRIP RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
OUTSIDE TEMPINST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel.
²Push and hold top of control to
brighten.
²Push and hold bottom of control to dim.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF
position.
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
clockwise to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Push the control to turn on the
interior lamps. Push control again to
turn off the interior lamps.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
Pull toward you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
DIM
OFFAUTO
1

AUTO
2


PUSH INTERIOR
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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Foglamp control
Turn on the low-beam headlamps
and press the foglamp control to
activate the foglamps. The foglamp
control will illuminate when the
foglamps are on.
Press the foglamp control a second
time to deactivate the foglamps.
AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the low-beam exterior lights
normally controlled by the headlamp
control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
²To turn autolamps on, rotate the
headlamp control counter clockwise to one of the two settings. The
AUTO 1 position has a preselected time lapse of approximately 25
seconds. The AUTO 2 position has a preselected time lapse of
approximately 2
1¤2minutes.
²To turn autolamps off, rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the
OFF position.
OFFAUTO
1

AUTO
2


PUSH INTERIOR
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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
This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the
air conditioning in all modes. In all modes, the air conditioning will only
function if the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher.
When
A/Cis selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. WhenA/Cis selected
again (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.
1
MAX
A/C
A/C OFF2
3
4
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
12
3
4
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.
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/Cindicator 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
A/Cto 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
A/Cin 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
A/Cin order to cool the
vehicle below the outside temperature.
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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. Push
A/C
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 windshield defroster ducts. If the outside temperature is about
4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify
the air to reduce fogging.
²
(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the outside temperature is about 4ÉC (40ÉF) or higher, the air
conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
However, the
A/Cindicator will not be lit unless the A/C control is
selected.
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
,or.
2. Press
A/C. 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.
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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 conditions, place the climate control system in
DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once
the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as
desired.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather
conditions, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF
position.
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
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²Under normal weather 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.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle's climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been ªaired outº, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats (if equipped).
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area at the
base 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 your air
conditioner as you would normally.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These
objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in
addition to damaging the climate control system.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:
1. Select
2. Set the temperature control to full heat
3. Set the fan speed to 4 (High)
4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows
To increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel
vents.
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.
The rear A/C fan speed control allows the rear passengers to control the
volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.
0
1
2
3
4REAR
A/C
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The rear seat A/C system is controlled from the main climate control
system on the instrument panel. Ensure that the control is set to REAR
A/C to engage the rear passenger compartment air conditioning system.
Turning the Rear A/C on
1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C; set the
mode selector to 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 to regulate the airflow to the rear seat section.
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/COFF2
3
4
A/C
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/COFF2
3
4
A/C
10
2
3
4
REAR
A/C
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