2002 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 45
2002 Mercury Cougar Manual
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Climate Controls • O (Off) - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode may reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may increase the possibility of interior window fogging. • (Floor) - Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. • (Floor and defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor duct and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F) . The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts and the side window demisters. • (Defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). This mode will clear ice and fog from the windshield. Since the air conditioner removes moisture from the air, it is considered normal operation if water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain. Operating tips • To reduce fogging in humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost mode (if equipped) before driving. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the Off mode. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode when turning off the vehicle. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode when turning off the ignition. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the windshield. • To increase the efficiency of the A/C (if equipped), drive with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes. or until the vehicle has been "aired out". 45