2006 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39

Climate Controls 16. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, , and . 17. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. 18. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except . Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow selections. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • 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. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select air and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 39 . 2006 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)