Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

Features
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Opening the Liftgate Window (If equipped)
[FV08700(ALL)07/95]
To open the liftgate window only, turn the key clockwise. The
window unlatches and the rear wiper falls out of the way. Do
not force the wiper down by hand Ð it moves when the key is
turned. To close, push downward until it latches.
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The liftgate window in the open position
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RWARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the liftgate window open.
Dangerous exhaust fumes can be drawn into the vehicle
with the window raised and the vehicle moving.
[FV09000(ALL)01/93]
Closing the Liftgate
[FV09100(ALL)01/93]
To close the liftgate, reach up and pull the handle on the inner
trim panel downward.
[FV09200(ALL)01/93]
When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you
can reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down
and forward to close the liftgate. At this point, the liftgate is not
locked.
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The liftgate has an intermediate and a fully closed position.
Make sure the liftgate is fully closed before you drive your
vehicle.
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Locking the liftgate using the lock lever
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Features
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[FV09500(ALL)01/93]
You can lock the liftgate by pushing in the lock lever before
you begin to close the liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate by
closing the liftgate, inserting your key and turning it clockwise
until you hear the lock lever engage. If you turn it too far, the
optional liftgate window will open. The liftgate can also be
locked with the optional power door locks.
[FV09600(ALL)01/93]
The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
[FV09700(ALL)01/93]
After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
[FV09800(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock
cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard
liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side
of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with
the optional flip-up liftgate window.
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[FV09900(ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV10300(ALL)02/94]
Power Windows (If equipped)
[FV10400(ALL)04/95]
Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must place
the ignition in the ON position to use your power window
controls. The driver's power window controls include a lockout
button which prevents the operation of the passenger side
window from either the passenger or driver side controls.
[FV10500(ALL)06/95]
To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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[FV10600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows. They
may seriously hurt themselves. Make sure occupants are
clear of the window(s) before closing.
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Driver side power window controls
[FV10800(ALL)01/93]
One-Touch-Down Power Window (Included with
optional power windows Ð driver side only)
[FV10900(ALL)06/95]
The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, press the
switch down for about one second, then release it. If the switch
is momentarily lifted while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
[FV11100(ALL)06/95]
To close the window you must lift and hold the switch until the
window closes.
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Features
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Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
[FV11300(ALL)01/93]
To open the flip-open quarter windows in the second or third
row, pull the rear portion of the latch toward you. Swing the
latch forward and out, then lock it into the open position by
pushing rearward until you hear a snap. To close the windows,
reverse the procedure.
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Manual flip-open quarter window latch location
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NOTE: Optional third-row power windows must be opened
with the overhead console controls.
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Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
[FV11700(ALL)04/95]
The power quarter windows operate with the ignition in the
ON position. The power-operated quarter windows in the third
seat position are controlled by the RIGHT VENT and LEFT
VENT switches on the overhead console. Press the indented side
of the switch to open the windows; press the raised side of the
switch to close the windows.
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Power quarter window switch
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Power Sunroof (If equipped)
[FV12000(ALL)01/93]
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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Features
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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.
[FV12500(ALL)01/93]
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.
[FV12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the sunroof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
[FV12700(ALL)04/95]
Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
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[FV12800(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV12900(ALL)04/95]
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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Seats
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Head Restraints
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[FV13030(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
[FV13040(ALL)09/93]
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
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[FV13060(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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The adjustable head restraint
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For more information on the seats in your vehicle, see the
Adjustable Rear Seatingchapter in this owner guide.
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Features
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[FV13200(ALL)01/93]
Adjusting the Front Seats Manually
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If you have manually adjustable front seats, you can move your
seat to a new position by lifting up on the seat adjustment lever
and sliding the seat to the position of your choice. The lever is
underneath the front of your seat.
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Seat adjustment lever location
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[FV13500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
[FV13600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher than
the seatbacks. Items can be thrown about and injure
people in an accident or sudden stop.
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Reclining Seats
[FV13800(ALL)04/94]
You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
[FV13900(ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
All passengers riding in your vehicle should keep their
seatbacks in the upright position. Lap belts should be
snug and low across the hips. Failure to follow these
precautions can increase the risk of injury to the
abdomen and neck resulting from sliding under the
safety belts in a collision.
[FV14000(ALL)01/93]
To recline the seatbacks:
[FV14100(ALL)01/93]1.
Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean
against the back of the seat.
[FV14200(ALL)01/93]2.
When the seatback is tilted to the position you chose, release
the lever to lock the seatback in place.
[FV14300(ALL)01/93]3.
To return the seatback to its upright position, lift the lever
and lean forward.
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Seatback release lever location
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