2000 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28

Controls and features Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, use the thumbwheel or steering wheel control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. OFF HI AUTOMATIC FLR • DEF DEF LO • Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. • Press the steering wheel fan speed control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. to The display will show ˚F indicate manual fan operation. AUTO To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC. Manual override controls The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTOMATIC. ˚F REAR FAN OFF OFF HI AUTO AUTOMATIC MAX A/C VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF LO The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. 28