Mercury Villager 1997 s Owners Manual

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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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Variable Interval Wipers
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Your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying
intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe
less often in light rain or more often in heavier rain.
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Variable interval wiper control
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever to the most effective interval. The farther the knob
is from the OFF position, the faster the wipers move.
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the knob on the
turn signal lever. For a constant spray, push and hold the end
of the knob. If the windshield wipers are off, they automatically
turn on for two wipe cycles after you squirt the washer fluid.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty and never activate the washers for more than
fifteen seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your vehicle is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button. To learn about the operation of the gearshift
lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see theDrivingchapter.
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Gearshift lever location
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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Tilt release lever location
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To change the position of the steering column, pull the release
lever on the column down. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position and raise the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control system allows your vehicle to maintain a set
speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
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Avoid using the speed control when driving under the
following conditions:
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it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed
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in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
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on winding or hilly roads
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on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
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in very windy areas
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To activate the speed control, push the main switch (CRUISE
CONT. ON); the switch is located in the group of controls to
the left of the steering wheel. The indicator light on the switch
will come on.
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Speed control main switch location
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Setting the Speed Control
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To set the speed control, accelerate your vehicle to the desired
speed (at least 30 mph [48 km/h]), push and release the
COAST/SET button on the left side of the steering wheel. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will come on. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
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Speed control buttons on the steering wheel
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
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Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
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The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the desired speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
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Cancelling the Speed Control
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To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
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If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
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The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset at a higher speed, use one of the following methods:
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Press the accelerator pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET button.
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Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the
vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
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Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Each
time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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To reset at a lower speed, use one of the following methods:
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET button and release
it.
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Push and hold the COAST/SET button. Release the button
when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET button. Each time
you do this, the set speed will decrease by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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Resuming a Set Speed
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To resume the preset speed, push and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. The vehicle will resume the last set
speed as long as the vehicle is traveling at a speed over 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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Information About the Speed Control System
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If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster
will then blink to warn the driver.
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When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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The CRUISE indicator light may blink if the CRUISE CONT.
ON switch is pressed while pushing the RESUME/ACCEL,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL buttons located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
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Power Sunroof (If equipped)
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The power sunroof controls are found in the overhead console.
The power sunroof operates with the ignition in the ON
position.
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Power sunroof controls
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To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the
switch.
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When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to
the vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To
lower the sunroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side
of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
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Sliding Shade
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The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle.
The shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
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Doors
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For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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Exterior Locks
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To unlock the door with the key, place the key in the door lock
cylinder and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. To unlock all
the doors, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle a second
time within 2-3 seconds (if equipped). To lock the door with the
key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle. Return the key to
the neutral position (straight up in the lock cylinder) to remove
it.
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The exterior door lock Ð passenger side doors shown
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Automatic Door Lock
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If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver's door with the key or with the manual
rocker switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the
driver's door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual
rocker switch, other doors remain locked.
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Anti-Lockout
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Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver's side door from being locked while the key
is in the ignition. To lock the driver's side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch
or the door lock cylinder.
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Accessory Delay (If equipped)
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Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF or until the driver's door is opened
(after ignition is turned to OFF).
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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