1999 Mercury Villager Owner's Manual - Page 33

Controls and features 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 or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. Prior to turning off the ignition, in snowy or dirty conditions, ensure that the climate contol system is turned OFF. • OFF-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. (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. 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. (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 4°C (40°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • (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. (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. (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. 33