2000 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 24

Controls and features hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the 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 floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the 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 floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts. 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 floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (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 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. To aide in defogging and demisting (removing condensation on the inside of the windshield) in cool weather: 1. Select PANEL & 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 to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. 24