ignition Mercury Villager 1996 s User Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG02700(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG02800(ALL)03/95]
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.
[LG02900(ALL)09/93]
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Charging system light
[LG03000(ALL)01/93]
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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[LG03100(ALL)01/95]
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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[LG03200(ALL)02/95]
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.
[LG03400(ALL)09/93]
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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.
[LG03550(ALL)02/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
[LG03600(ALL)02/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG03700(ALL)03/95]2.
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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[LG04000(ALL)01/93]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[LG04100(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG04200(ALL)09/93]
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Door ajar warning light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Cruise Indicator Light
[LG04400(ALL)01/93]
The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
[LG04500(ALL)09/93]
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Cruise indicator light
[LG04600(ALL)01/93]
Overdrive Off Indicator Light
[LG04700(ALL)07/95]
If you choose to drive in the D (Drive) gear position instead of
inj(Overdrive), you can use the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON
button on the gearshift selector lever. When you drive with the
vehicle in the Overdrive Off position, the O/D OFF indicator
light will illuminate. The light also illuminates briefly when the
key is turned to the ON position.
[LG04800(ALL)09/93]
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Overdrive off indicator light
[LG04900(ALL)01/93]
If the light flashes for about 8 seconds when the ignition is
turned to ON, it means the transaxle control unit received an
improper signal the last time the vehicle was operated. It may
be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG07300(ALL)02/95]
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.
[LG07500(ALL)01/93]
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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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
If your engine overheats:
[LG07700(ALL)01/93]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG07800(ALL)03/95]2.
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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[LG07900(ALL)05/95]3.
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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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG12600(ALL)01/93]
TO EMPTY
[LG12700(ALL)01/93]
The Distance to Empty function tells you approximately how
many miles or kilometers you can drive until you run out of
fuel.
[LG12800(ALL)01/93]
To see the Distance to Empty, press the SELECT button until
the menu displays TO EMPTY. The fuel computer displays
approximate distance to empty until you select another function.
[LG12900(ALL)07/94]
To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition to the OFF position when
you fill the fuel tank.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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Automatic Temperature Control System
[IP10310(ALL)06/95]
The control for your Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) is
located at the center of the instrument panel above the radio.
The ATC operates only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and the vehicle is running.
[IP10315(ALL)06/95]
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To turn the ATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any of
the five airflow function selector buttons:P,V,Q,S,
orR.
[IP10323(ALL)06/95]
To turn the ATC off, press the OFF button.
[IP10325(ALL)06/95]
To change the temperature in the display window, select any
temperature between65ÊF (18ÊC) and 85ÊF (29ÊC)using the
NTEMPMbutton.
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Liftgate Window Features
[IP10750(ALL)06/95]
Rear Window Defogger (If equipped)
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[IP10760(ALL)06/95]
The defogger for the rear liftgate window clears frost, fog, or
thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
The defogger operates with the ignition in the ON position.
[IP10770(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with heated exterior mirrors, they
activate when the rear window defogger is switched on.
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[IP10780(ALL)06/95]
The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the steering column.
[IP10790(ALL)06/95]
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Rear window defogger switch location
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[IP10800(ALL)06/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and outside
rearview mirrors before using the defroster. With the engine
running, push the defroster button.
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[IP10810(ALL)06/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster on
again.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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[IP10830(ALL)06/95]
Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
[IP10840(ALL)06/95]
Rear Wiper and Washer
[IP10850(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the rear wiper and washer can also be found
on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster.
The rear wiper and washer controls operate with the ignition in
the ACC and ON positions.
[IP10900(ALL)06/95]
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Rear wiper and washer switch locations
[IP10950(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the rear wiper, press the RR WIPER switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. The wiper will complete
one cycle every 10 to 15 seconds. To turn off the rear wiper,
press the RR WIPER switch a second time.
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To activate the rear washer, press the RR WASH switch. For a
constant spray, hold the switch for a few seconds. For less
washer fluid, press the switch once and release it. When you
activate the washer, the wiper will cycle twice and then stop.
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[IP11050(ALL)04/95]
Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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[IP11100(ALL)04/95]
Hazard Flasher Switch
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[IP11150(ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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[IP11200(ALL)09/93]
The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn
signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these
lamps will flash on and off. The turn signal indicators cannot be
used when the hazard lamps are flashing. Operation of the
hazard flashers does not affect operation of the brakelamps.
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[IP11300(ALL)12/93]
The flashers work even with the key out of the ignition. The
flashers will work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition. They will not drain the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
your battery is not fully charged, your battery may be drained
to the point where the vehicle will not start.
[IP11400(ALL)01/93]
The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the instrument cluster.
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[IP11500(ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[IP11600(ALL)02/94]1.
Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal
arrows flash.
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[IP11700(ALL)09/93]2.
To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again.
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Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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[IP13900(ALL)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP14000(ALL)09/93]
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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[IP14100(ALL)09/93]
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
[IP14200(ALL)01/93]
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
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[IP14300(ALL)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
[IP14400(ALL)02/94]1.
Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
[IP14500(ALL)04/94]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON to start your vehicle.
[IP14600(ALL)01/93]3.
Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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