2001 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37

Controls and features Rear seat heating Rear seat heating is provided through the floor ducts located under the front seats. Airflow and temperature to the rear seating are regulated by the main climate control system. The rear passenger compartment air conditioning system (if equipped) should be set to OFF, if rear heating is desired. OFF REAR 1 A/C 2 3 4 Operating tips • In humid weather, select (Defrost) before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. 37