2000 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36

Controls and features • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the second row seat floor ducts. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air conditioner as you would normally. • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in any other mode when the A/C control is selected, this may indicate that the passenger compartment odor and particulate air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced. To aide in defogging/demisting (removing condensation on the inside of the windshield) in cool weather: (Panel and Floor) 1. Select 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 the side windows 6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. 36