2002 Mercury Villager Owner's Manual - Page 64

Climate Controls Turning the EATC system on HI OFF A/C MAX TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF REAR 1 A/C 2 3 4 LO Press AUTOMATIC, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC system will only operate when the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. OFF TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF REAR 1 A/C Automatic operation Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned or the steering wheel fan speed control (if equipped) is pressed. When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area. 64