2008 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 368

Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost) or (floor/defrost). select • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. system off or with • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode: 1. Select MAX A/C. 2. Move temperature control selector to the coolest setting. 3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 36 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)