1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108

R Push this button to direct airflow to the floor. The R indicator 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. Air Conditioning and Air Recirculation 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. Press the M button 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. Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System with Front Passenger ATC 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. 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. 108