2000 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25

Controls and features The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. AUTO F FAN To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. • • • Manual override controls OUTSIDE OFF MAX F R A/C TEMP AUTO TEMP The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and . It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal 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. 25