1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

Instrument Panel Controls Cooling your vehicle with outside air Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity. To cool your vehicle using outside air: 1. Turn the air intake selector button off (the outside air position). The air conditioning unit directs outside air through the instrument panel registers. 2. Press one of the function selector buttons. 3. Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button will illuminate. 4. Turn the temperature control knob to COOL. 5. Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice. 6. Make sure the registers in the instrument panel are open. 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. Ventilating your vehicle with outside air In mild weather, you can ventilate your vehicle with outside air. If the outside temperature is less than 70˚F (21˚C), you can add cool air to your vehicle without using air conditioning. You will get better fuel economy this way. 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. 99