System Airflow Description: Off

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Off
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Fig 1: OFF Airflow
GF0012609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When OFF is selected:

  • The recirculation air duct door is at full vacuum, closing off outside air and admitting only recirculated air.
  • The floor/panel door is in the no vacuum position, closing the passage to the instrument panel A/C registers.
  • The floor/defrost door is at full vacuum, closing the passages to the windshield defroster hose nozzle.
  • The blower motor and the A/C compressor are OFF.
RENDER: 1.0x

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