2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38

Climate Controls • To improve the A/C cool down, 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 panel ( ) mode: • Select MAX A/C mode. MAX A/C uses recirculated air with A/C to provide a cooler airflow. • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to maintain comfort. To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to 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. . 38 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)