engine Mercury Villager 1996 s User Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following section explains what each of these
indicators means.
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Indicator Lights and Chimes
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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Brake system and parking brake light
[LG01200(ALL)01/93]
The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb
is working. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is
running and after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Supplemental air bag readiness light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is
not working properly. This is the computer that controls the
operating conditions of the engine.
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Check engine warning light
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This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does
not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed.
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If the light turns on and off briefly while you are driving, it
means that the condition is no longer present.
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Charging System Light
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This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates
that your battery is not being charged and that you need to
have the electrical system checked.
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Charging system light
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This light comes on every time you turn your ignition key to
the ON or START position. The light should go off when the
engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG03300(ALL)04/94]
The oil pressure light is represented by an oil can symbol. It
indicates the engine's oil pressure, not oil level. However, if
your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure.
The oil can symbol will flash if the oil pressure drops below the
normal operating level. When you turn the key to the ON
position, the light will illuminate.
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Oil pressure light
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The light should turn off after a few seconds. If the light stays
on or illuminates when the engine is running Ð you have lost
oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
[LG03600(ALL)02/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
[LG03800(ALL)04/94]3.
Check the oil level following the instructions on checking
and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (SeeEngine oilin
the index.) Make sure your vehicle is on level ground.
[LG03900(ALL)01/93]4.
If the level is low, add as much oil as necessary before you
drive your vehicle again. Do not drive your vehicle if the oil
pressure light is on, even if the oil level is correct. For more
information about adding oil, seeEngine oil, checking and
addingin the Index.
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Door Ajar Warning Light
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If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
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Door ajar warning light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It will
show you the temperature of the engine coolant when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[LG07400(ALL)02/95]
As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the
NORMAL band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or
experiencing stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer
may move to the very top of the normal band.
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Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper
limit of the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and
engine damage may occur.
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If your engine overheats:
[LG07700(ALL)01/93]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG08000(ALL)02/95]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine, seeEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[LG08100(ALL)05/92]5.
Add as much coolant as your engine needs. If the engine
continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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Trip Odometer
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The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the
reset button.
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Speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Tachometer
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The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running by
indicating approximate engine revolutions per minute.
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Driving with the pointer in the red zone may cause engine damage.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
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The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
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However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the
H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause
engine damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level.
If your vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking
and addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates how much fuel is left. An accurate reading may be
obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
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Fuel gauge
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Turning on the heat
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Heat will be available when the engine has been running for a
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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To heat the inside of your vehicle:
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Press the function selector button for Floor.
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Heating only climate control system panel
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Turn the temperature control knob toward the WARM (red)
area.
[IP03900(ALL)01/93]3.
Turn the fan speed knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the fan speed
knob to a lower speed, or adjust the temperature control
knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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