Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 22 Seating and safety restraints 110 Starting and driving

Starting 148 Driving 152 Roadside emergencies 166 Servicing

Maintenance and care 186 Capacities and specifications 232 Customer assistance 237 Reporting safety defects 249

Index 250

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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.

Introduction

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 recommended 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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Headlamp control

(pg. 22)

Turn signal lever

(pg. 87)

Windshield

wiper/washer control

(pg. 88)

Foglamp control

(pg. 23)

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 22)

OFF

AUTO

DIM

PUSH INTERIOR

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

RPM x 1000

RES

ACCEL

CANCEL

COAST

SET

100

SERVICE

ENGINE

120

MPH

SOON

140

160

km/h

TRIP A

100

VOL

* if equipped

Speed control

(pg. 82)

Audio controls *

(pg. 86)

Driver air bag

(pg. 131)

Anti-theft indicator light

(pg. 104)

Instrumentation

Gearshift (including

overdrive button)

(pg. 157)

OVERDRIVE

OFF/ON

HAZARD

RR WASH

RR WIPER

RR DEFOG

SECURITY

DC 12V

VOL - PUSH ON

AM FM

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

DISCS

OFF REAR 1 2 3 4

Rear wiper/washer

Hazard flasher

(pg. 88)

(pg. 167)

Rear defroster

CLK

TAPE AMS

SIDE

1 - 2

REW

321456

SHUFFLECOMPCDEJCD

OFF

MAX A/C

A/C

(pg. 42)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 81)

Audio system

(pg. 42)

Climate control system

(pg. 24)

CD Changer*

(pg. 76)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard analog instrument cluster

RPM x 1000

MPH

100

TRIP A

120

140

160

100

km/h

CRUISE SET

Optional electronic instrument cluster

CRUISE

˚F ˚C MILES/BAL L/100 km

OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG. ECONOMY TO EMPTY

AIR BAG

BRAKE

X 1000

RPM

PRND21

TRIP 1 TRIP 2

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

• Standard analog instrument cluster

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

ABS

1/2

SERVICE

O/D

ENGINE

OFF

SOON

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

AIR

BAG

Instrumentation

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.

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

• Standard analog instrument cluster

BRAKE

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

BRAKE

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. 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.

Instrumentation

Door ajar

• Standard analog instrument cluster

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

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.

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 Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Speed control

• Standard analog instrument cluster

The “CRUISE” light comes on when the ON control is pressed.

The “SET” light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls are pressed. The “SET” light turns off when the cruise cancel control is pressed or the brake is applied. Both the “CRUISE” and “SET” lights turn off when the OFF control is pressed or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

CRUISE SET

Instrumentation

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

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.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. 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 the parking brake released.

CRUISE

ABS

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.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

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 high quality fuel of the recommended octane 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.

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.

Instrumentation

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 mode, 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 the ON position and when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

O/D

OFF

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.

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.

Instrumentation

GAUGES Standard analog instrument cluster gauges

RPM x 1000

MPH

100

120

140

TRIP A

160

100

km/h

CRUISE SET

Optional electronic instrument cluster gauges

˚F ˚C MILES/BAL L/100 km

OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG. ECONOMY TO EMPTY

AIR BAG

CRUISE

X 1000

BRAKE

TRIP 1 TRIP 2

RPM

PRND21

MPH

km/h

FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

1/2

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

O/D OFF

ABS

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.

• Standard analog instrument cluster

RPM x 1000

Instrumentation

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Standard analog instrument cluster

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

CRUISE

TRIP 1 TRIP 2

MPH

km/h

100

120

140

160

100

km/h

TRIP A

MPH

km/h

X 1000 RPM

MPH

X 1000 RPM

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard analog instrument cluster

ODO

Instrumentation

• Optional electronic instrument

TRIP 1 TRIP 2

MPH

km/h

cluster

CRUISE

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

TRIP A

cluster

To reset, press and hold the control for one second.

• Optional electronic instrument

TRIP 1 TRIP 2

MPH

km/h

cluster

Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from Trip 1 and Trip 2 features on the electronic

CRUISE

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 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

Instrumentation

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

1/2

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

Instrumentation

• Optional electronic instrument cluster

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

Instrumentation

• OUTSIDE TEMP

• INST ECONOMY

• AVG ECONOMY

• TO EMPTY

RESET

Press this control to reset the average fuel economy calculation.

ENG/MET

Press this control to change your instrument cluster gauges from English to metric. To switch the

RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (if equipped) display

SELECT

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.

˚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 L/100km or 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

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

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.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF position.

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control

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.

High beams

Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

DIM

OFF

PUSH INTERIOR

HI LO

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

OFF

HI LO

OFF

Controls and features

Foglamp control

Turn on the low-beam headlamps and press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp control will illuminate when the foglamps are on.

Press the foglamp control a second time to deactivate the foglamps.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the low-beam exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

AUTO

The autolamp system also keeps the 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

⁄2minutes.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the OFF position.

OFF

AUTO

PUSH INTERIOR

Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system

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

OFF

A/C Control

A/C

This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes. In all modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or higher. When

A/C

is selected (ON) the indicator will be lit. When

A/C

is selected

again (OFF) the indicator will not be lit.

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.

• 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

• 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 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 vehicle below the outside temperature.

indicator will automatically light. Airflow will be from the

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

A/C

to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

A/C

in order

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

A/C

in order to cool the

Controls and features

• (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the front and rear floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push 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 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.

•

(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

A/C

indicator will not be lit unless the A/C control is

selected.

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 , or .

A/C

2. Press

. The indicator light on the A/C selector 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.

A/C

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.

The rear passenger compartment air conditioning system (if equipped) should be set to OFF, if rear heating is desired.

OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4

A/C

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

Controls and features

• Under normal weather 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.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired.

• Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped).

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

• 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.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system.

Controls and features

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Set the fan speed to 4 (High)

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows

To increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents.

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.

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

A/C

Controls and features

The rear seat A/C system is controlled from the main climate control system on the instrument panel. Ensure that the control is set to REAR A/C to engage the rear passenger compartment air conditioning system.

OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4

MAX

OFF

A/C

Turning the Rear A/C on

1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C; set the

mode selector to any position (other than OFF), and depress the A/C control.

OFF REAR A/C 1 2 3 4

MAX

OFF

A/C

2. Set the fan speed on the Rear A/C fan control to a number between

1–4 to regulate the airflow to the rear seat section.

REAR

A/C

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Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features