Mercury VILLAGER 1999 Owner Manual

Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 3
Controls and features 19
Seating and safety restraints 110
Starting and driving
Starting 152
Driving 157
Roadside emergencies 171
Servicing
Maintenance and care 191
Capacities and specifications 235
Customer assistance 241
Reporting safety defects 254
Index 255
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Introduction

ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
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Instrumentation

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Instrumentation
Headlamp control
(pg. 19)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 86)
Panel dimmer
(pg. 19)
OFF
AUTO
1
AUTO
2
CRUISE
DIM
PUSH INTERIOR
OFF
Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)
4
5
3
2
6
7
1
0
RES
ACCEL
CANCEL
COAST
SET
50
60
70
40
80
100
120
60
30
40
20
F
H
N
O
1/2
80
140
90
R
M
A
L
C
E
TEMP
FUEL
0
0
0
0
VOL
NEXT
VOL
4
Speed control
(pg. 85)
Audio controls *
(pg. 85)
Driver side air bag
(pg. 131)
Anti-theft indicator light*
(pg. 104)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
Gearshift (including
overdrive button)
(pg. 161)
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
HAZARD
RR WASH
RR WIPER
RR DEFOG
SECURITY
DC 12V
VOL - PUSH ON
AM FM
BASS TREB BAL FADE
CD
SEEK
SCAN
TUNE
DISCS
1
2
3
4
OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
Hazard flasher
(pg. 87)
(pg. 171)
CLK
TAPE AMS
SIDE
1 - 2
FF
REW
Rear wiper/washer
321456
SHUFFLECOMPCDEJCD
OFF
MAX A/C
A/C
Rear defroster
(pg. 39)
Auxiliary power point
(pg. 80)
Electronic sound system
(pg. 40)
Climate control system
(pg. 21)
CD Changer*
(pg. 76)
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Instrumentation
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard analog instrument cluster
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60
70
80
100
120
60
140
160
20
km/h
MPH
R
N
D
2
5
6
4
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
20
10
30
40
40
0
P
P
4
5
3
2
1
RPMx1000
0
AIR BAG
BRAKE
6
7
8
P!
Optional electronic instrument cluster
CRUISE
˚F ˚C MILES/BAL L/100 km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG. ECONOMY TO EMPTY
AIR BAG
P!
BRAKE
3
2
1
X 1000
0
RPM
PRND21
80
90
100
1
1/2
00000
0
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
CRUISE
78
MPH km/h
km
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
F
E
FUEL
H
N
O
R
M
A
L
C
TEMP
0
0
0
0
SERVICE
O/D
ENGINE
OFF
SOON
F
H
N
O
1/2
R
M
A L
E
C
SERVICE ENGINE
SOON
O/D
OFF
ABS
ABS
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
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AIR
BAG
Instrumentation
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
BRAKE
P!
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.
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Instrumentation
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Speed control
This light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls are pressed. It turns off when the cruise cancel control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
CRUISE
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.
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ABS
Instrumentation
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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Instrumentation
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
O/D off
Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low.
O/D
OFF
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.
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Instrumentation
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES Standard analog instrument cluster gauges
50
60
70
80
100
120
60
20
4
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
km/h
MPH
R
N
80
140
90
160
100
D
2
1
5
6
78
MPH
km/h
km
F
E
FUEL
00000
0
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
CRUISE
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
H
N
O
R
M
A
L
C
TEMP
0
0
0
SERVICE
O/D
ENGINE
OFF
SOON
F
H
N
O
1/2
R
M
A
L
E
C
SERVICE ENGINE
SOON
O/D OFF
ABS
ABS
0
20
10
30
40
40
0
P
P
4
5
3
2
1
RPMx1000
0
AIR BAG
BRAKE
6
7
8
P!
Optional electronic instrument cluster gauges
CRUISE
˚F ˚C MILES/BAL L/100 km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG. ECONOMY TO EMPTY
AIR
BAG
P!
BRAKE
3
2
1
0
X 1000 RPM
PRND21
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
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Instrumentation
Standard analog instrument cluster
4
3
2
5
6
Optional electronic instrument cluster
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Standard analog instrument cluster
Optional electronic instrument cluster
0
0
1
CRUISE
1
20
10
CRUISE
1
0
3
2
30
0
3
2
RPMx1000
4
X 1000
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
RPM
50
40
80
60
40
20
km/h
MPH
4
X 1000
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
RPM
5
100
5
60
120
6
70
140
160
6
8
80
90
100
7
78
MPH km/h
km
78
MPH km/h
km
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Instrumentation
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
Standard analog instrument cluster
0000
000
0
0
0
0
0
Optional electronic instrument
5
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
6
78
MPH km/h
km
cluster
0
CRUISE
1
4
3
2
X 1000 RPM
Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.
Standard analog instrument cluster
To reset, depress the control.
00000000
Optional electronic instrument
5
TRIP 1 TRIP 2
6
78
MPH km/h
km
cluster
Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from Trip 1 and Trip 2 features on the electronic
0
CRUISE
1
4
3
2
X 1000 RPM
instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from
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Instrumentation
empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Standard analog instrument cluster
F
E
FUEL
Optional electronic instrument cluster
F
1/2
E
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or hot.
Standard analog instrument cluster
H
N
O
R
M
A
L
C
TEMP
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Instrumentation
Optional electronic instrument cluster
H
N
O
R
M
A
L
C
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position.
The message center allows you to:
display the outside temperature.
change your gauges from english
to metric units.
monitor the instantaneous fuel economy.
monitor the average fuel economy.
see how many kilometers/miles you can drive before running out of fuel.
You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located to the left of the instrument panel.
˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
Selectable features SELECT
Press this control to select the following features:
RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
SELECT
OD / TRIP
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Instrumentation
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
RESET
Press this control to reset the average fuel economy calculation.
ENG/MET
RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
SELECT
Press this control to change your instrument cluster gauges from english to metric. To switch the Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (if equipped) display between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Temperature conversion in the Controls and Features chapter.
TRIP/RST
Press this control to reset the trip 1 and 2 odometer (which ever is displayed).
OD/TRIP
Press this control to switch between the permanent odometer mileage and the trip 1 and 2 odometer mileage.
˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
OD / TRIP
Message center functions
OUTSIDE TEMP
Press SELECT until the menu displays OUTSIDE TEMP. This will display the temperature of the air outside of your vehicle. The accurate temperature will be displayed after the vehicle has reached the outside temperature and is driven at speeds of 48 km/h (30 mph) or greater.
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˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG ECONOMY TO EMPTY
Instrumentation
INST ECONOMY
Press SELECT until the menu displays INST ECONOMY. This will display your fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/gallon based on the type of traffic you are in.
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows 99.9 L/100km or 0.0 MILES/GAL. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.
AVG ECONOMY
Press SELECT until the menu displays AVG ECONOMY. This will display your average fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)
Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display
Use the following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy. This procedure requires the vehicle speed control system to be set to highway speeds and must be run only on suitable roadways where long distance speed control can be safely maintained.
You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of your vehicle’s break-in period (approximately 1 600 kilometers [1 000 miles]).
1. Set the speed control. Refer to Speed control in the Controls and
features chapter.
˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
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Instrumentation
2. Select AVG ECONOMY.
3. Press the RESET control to clear
the system memory.
Actual highway fuel economy is now displayed. This current
average measure will change as the speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. This is most noticeable in hilly environments.
4. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control
system engaged to display a stabilized average.
5. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.
It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
TO EMPTY
Press SELECT until the menu displays TO EMPTY. This will display how many kilometers or miles you can drive until you run out of fuel.
To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition off when you fill the fuel tank.
When the engine is restarted, the message center will display the last setting selected.
RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
SELECT
OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
OD / TRIP
˚F ˚C MILES/GAL L/100 km MILES km
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Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.
Push and hold top of control to brighten.
Push and hold bottom of control to dim.
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control
AUTO
2
AUTO
clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.
Push the control to turn on the interior lamps. Push control again to turn off the interior lamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
the ignition must be in the ON position and
the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
DIM
OFF
1
PUSH INTERIOR
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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Controls and features
High beams
Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.
HI LO
F
S
OFF
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.
AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
AUTO
2
AUTO
lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
To turn autolamps on, rotate the headlamp control counter clockwise to one of the two settings. The AUTO 1 position has a preselected time lapse of approximately 25 seconds. The AUTO 2 position has a preselected time lapse of approximately 2
To turn autolamps off, rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the OFF position.
HI LO
F
S
OFF
OFF
1
PUSH INTERIOR
1
⁄2minutes.
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Controls and features
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system
1
2
3
4
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
Temperature control
Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
MAX
A/C
MAX
A/C
OFF
A/C
1
2
3
4
OFF
A/C Control
A/C
Turns the A/C on in all modes when the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or higher.
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A/C
Controls and features
The air conditioning operates in MAX A/C and when the A/C control is depressed. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°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.
MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C modes but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. In this mode, the air conditioning will automatically engage if the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or higher and
A/C
the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
registers. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the outside temperature.
OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
panel registers and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the front and rear floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.
through the front and rear floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating
A/C indicator will automatically light. Airflow will be from the
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
A/C
A/C control in order to cool the vehicle below the
(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
A/C
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air
A/C
(A/C) control in
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Controls and features
and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the front and rear floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less economical than using air conditioned recirculated air. It also has less cooling capacity and is not recommended for high outside temperatures.
In order to cool your vehicle using outside air:
1. Turn the mode selector to
2. Press the
will illuminate.
3. Turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to COOL.
4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice.
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle.
(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. However, the indicator will not light unless the A/C control is selected.
(panel), (panel and floor) or
(floor).
A/C
(A/C) selector. The indicator light on the A/C selector
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Controls and features
Rear seat heating
Rear seat heating is provided through the floor ducts located under the front seats. Airflow and temperature to the rear seating are regulated by the main climate control system.
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
The rear passenger compartment air conditioning system (if equipped) should be set to OFF, if rear heating is desired.
Operating tips
In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.
To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.
Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the second row seat floor ducts.
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Controls and features
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).
If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.
When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in any other mode when the A/C control is selected, this may indicate that the odor and particulate air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Rear passenger compartment air conditioning system (if equipped)
This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their air conditioning comfort level.
REAR
0
A/C
1
2
3
4
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Controls and features
The rear A/C fan speed control allows the rear passengers to control the volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.
REAR
0
A/C
1
2
3
4
The rear seat A/C system is controlled from the main climate control system on the instrument panel.
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1
2
3
4
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
MAX A/C
OFF
A/C
Turning the Rear A/C on
Controls and features
1
2
3
4
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
MAX
OFF
A/C
A/C
1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C, set the
mode selector in any position (other than OFF), and depress the A/C control.
2. Set the fan speed on the Rear A/C fan control to a number between
1–4.
REAR
A/C
1
2
3
4
Front seat air flow regulation of the rear fan
Set the main climate control rear fan control to a number between 1–4. This numerical setting will take control of the airflow from the rear A/C fan control.
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Controls and features
Turning the Rear A/C off:
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
To turn the Rear A/C off, turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate control system to OFF, or
OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4
A/C
REAR
0
A/C
1
2
3
4
turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate control system to Rear A/C and turn the Rear A/C Fan Control to 0.
For maximum cooling for the front seat passengers, set the rear fan switch to the OFF (0) position.
Please note that the rear passenger air conditioning system is designed for air conditioning purposes only, and does not heat the rear compartment. Rear compartment heating is provided by the underseat floor ducts. Refer to Rear Seat Heating.
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped)
HI
LO
TEMP
AUTOMATIC
OFF
OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
A/C
A/C
MAX
The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control.
Turning the EATC on
HI
LO
TEMP
AUTOMATIC
OFF
OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
A/C
A/C
MAX
Press AUTOMATIC, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the engine is running.
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Turning the EATC 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 control is turned.
When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the front and rear floor ducts. 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 3
1
⁄2minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the front and rear floor area.
If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to adjust the mode selector and fan speed controls as necessary.
Temperature selection
The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override
F
˚
AUTO
controls) and manual control of fan speed (
) if automatic fan speed is not desired.
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