ignition Mercury Villager 1996 s Owner's Guide

Features
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[FV14500(ALL)09/93]
Using Power Seats (If equipped)
[FV14600(ALL)04/94]
If your vehicle has power front seats, you can adjust your seat
in several directions. The driver's seat can be adjusted in six
directions and the passenger's seat can be adjusted in four
directions. The controls are located on the side of the seat
closest to the door. The seat can be adjusted even without the
key in the ignition.
[FV14700(ALL)04/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040105-B
Six-way power seat controls location
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[FV18100(ALL)01/93]
Side View Mirrors
*
[FV18200(ALL)01/93]
Close your door and adjust the driver's seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
*
[FV18400(ALL)12/93]
NOTE: Be careful. The convex side view mirror on the right
makes objects appear smaller and farther away than
they actually are. Use the inside rearview mirror (or
look behind you) to determine the actual size and
distance of objects that appear in the convex mirror.
*
[FV18500(ALL)09/93]
Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
[FV18600(ALL)01/93]
If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in
any direction by using the mirror controls on the instrument
panel. This switch operates with the ignition in ON or ACC.
[FV18700(ALL)01/93]
The mirror control switch is on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
*
[FV18800(ALL)08/91]
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
[FV18900(ALL)01/93]1.
Select the right or left mirror by rotating the selector switch
to R or L.
*
[FV19000(ALL)01/93]2.
Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
[FV19100(ALL)01/93]3.
Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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[AS00875(ALL)03/93]
Radio Controls
[AS00900(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The antenna will be in the up position when the
radio is playing and in the down position when the
radio is off or if a cassette or CD (if equipped with
CD changer) is playing.
*
[AS01500(ALL)06/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
[AS01600(ALL)06/95]
Press the VOL-PUSH ON knob or the ªAM/FMº button to turn
on the radio. Press the ªVOL-PUSH ONº knob again to turn it
off.
*
[AS01625(ALL)06/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS01650(ALL)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL-PUSH ONº knob to increase/decrease volume.
Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative volume level.
*
[AS01675(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a ªnominalº listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power is
switched back on.
*
[AS01700(ALL)06/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS01800(ALL)06/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
When in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once
will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
%*
[AS01900(ALL)05/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS02000(ALL)06/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in to a particular station on
the radio. You can manually locate the station by using the
ªTUNEº function, ªSEEKº to the station, ªSCANº to the station
or select the station by using the memory buttons, which you
can set to any desired frequency.
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[AS10000(ALL)03/93]
Cassette Tape Player Controls
*
[AS10300(ALL)06/95]
How to insert a tape
[AS10400(ALL)06/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with theopen edge to the
right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process.
[AS10500(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. Inserting a
cassette tape with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is ejected, the
audio system will turn off. Also, the antenna will be
in the down position whenever the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or compact disc is
playing or when the radio power is off).
[AS10600(ALL)03/93]
How to locate a desired selection on the tape
[AS10700(ALL)05/94]
There are four ways to locate a desired selection on the tape.
You can use the fast forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
[AS10800(ALL)05/94]1.
Fast forwarding the tape
[AS10900(ALL)06/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button. The ª
Xº
display blinks while the tape fast forwards. The radio will
automatically begin playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pressing ªFFº button) or the end of the tape is
reached. (At the end of the tape, the direction automatically
reverses and plays the other side of the tape.)
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[AS12100(ALL)02/95]
How to eject the tape
[AS12200(ALL)06/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJº button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
*
[AS12300(ALL)06/95]
How to store the tape
[AS12400(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. Similarly, press the ªCDº button to stop the tape
player and resume CD play. Also, pressing the ªTAPEº button
while the tape is playing pauses tape play.
[AS12450(ALL)06/95]
The ª
Xº symbol displays to indicate there is a tape in the
player. The symbol will be lit until you push the ªTAPEº buton
to resume tape play.
[AS12500(ALL)03/93]
Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature
*
[AS12700(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
[AS12750(ALL)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B noise reduction. When
on, theksymbol will appear in the display.
[AS12800(ALL)03/93]
Tips on caring for your cassette player and tapes
*
[AS12900(ALL)02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS13000(ALL)02/95]
n
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
*
[AS13100(ALL)02/95]
n
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS13200(ALL)02/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
*
[AS13300(ALL)02/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
[AS13400(ALL)03/93]
n
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
%*
[AS29753(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
[AS29756(ALL)07/94]
How to View the Clock Mode
[AS29759(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªCLº button to alternate the frequency/tape/CD (if
equipped) and time in the display. In the clock mode, pressing
any radio/tape/CD (if equipped) function will automatically
display the radio frequency/tape/CD (if equipped) for
approximately ten seconds before changing back to the clock
mode.
[AS29762(ALL)07/94]
How to Set the Clock
[AS29765(ALL)06/95]1.
Turn the ignition on (clock can be set when radio is on or
off).
[AS29768(ALL)06/95]2.
Press and hold in the ªCLKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a)to
advance the minutes.
[AS29771(ALL)03/93]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no A.M./P.M.
indications.
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[AS29800(ALL)06/95]
Ford CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29825(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040306-A
Ford CD Player
[AS29860(ALL)07/95]
The Ford Compact Disc Changer operates when the CD
compatible or Supersound Audio System is on and a magazine
with disc(s) is inserted. Handle the discs by their edges only. Be
sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and Discs.
[AS29870(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: A CD magazine can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. Inserting a CD
magazine with the radio power off will turn the audio
system on. After the CD magazine is ejected, the
audio system will turn off. Also, the antenna will be
in the down position whenever the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or compact disc is
playing or when the radio power is off).
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[AS29880(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: In some instances, the radio may have CD changer
controls, even if there is no CD changer.
[AS29905(ALL)06/95]
The digital display on the radio shows the disc and track
number. Indicators for compression on (ªCOMPº) and shuffle
on (ªSHUFFLEº) are also in the display. These features are
described in more detail later in this chapter.
[AS29925(ALL)06/95]
Once a magazine is inserted, operation of the CD changer will
override that of the cassette player or radio.
[AS29940(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD changer.
[AS29960(ALL)06/95]
Slide the CD door all the way to the right. Insert the magazine
into the magazine opening. If a magazine is already loaded,
pressing ªCDº will start CD play. For the first three seconds
after a disc starts playing, the radio display shows the disc
number (CD-01 for disc 1). From seconds four through six, the
track number is shown (TR-02 for track 2). For the remainder of
the track, the display shows the disc and track number (01-02
for disc 1, track 2).
[AS30100(ALL)06/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc changer automatically
goes to the beginning of the next disc and resumes playing.
[AS30120(ALL)06/95]
How to eject the CD magazine
[AS30140(ALL)06/95]
Press the eject button on the lower left of the CD changer to
eject the magazine whether or not the audio system is on.
[AS30300(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD changer will resume playing in the mode
(radio/tape/CD) it was in when ignition was turned
off.
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[DR01600(ALL)09/93]Shift-lock Safety Feature
[DR01700(ALL)04/95]Your vehicle has a special shift-lock safety feature which
prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) without the brake
pedal depressed. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position, the ignition must be in the ON position and your foot
must be pressing on the brake pedal.
*[DR01800(ALL)04/95]If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
*[DR01900(ALL)01/93]1.Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
*[DR02000(ALL)01/93]2.Apply the parking brake.
*[DR02100(ALL)01/93]3.Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
*[DR02200(ALL)04/95]4.Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
*[DR02290(ALL)06/95]If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Villagerin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
*[DR02300(ALL)05/95]R WARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
%*[DR02500(ALL)06/92]Backing Up
*[DR02600(ALL)06/95]Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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[DR03700(ALL)02/95]
The transaxle will be in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the
vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when
the vehicle was last shut off.
[DR03800(ALL)04/94]
If your vehicle is on an extremely slippery surface, the
Electronic Transaxle Control Module may receive a signal
indicating a rapid increase or decrease in wheel speed. If the
module detects this condition, it will limit the transaxle
operation to Third gear and Reverse. This reduces tire slippage
and protects the transaxle. The transaxle will operate normally
in Reverse, but will lack power during acceleration in Drive. If
this happens, stop your vehicle as soon as possible and turn the
ignition off for 3 seconds. Restart the vehicle. If the condition
still exists, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
*
[DR03900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off
repeatedly when the vehicle is started, there is a
transaxle electronic system malfunction. Contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
*
[DR04000(ALL)06/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
[DR04100(ALL)01/93]
Use Second (2) when driving on slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on downgrades. This position
provides Second gear operation only. Do not exceed 68 mph
(110 km/h) in this position.
*
[DR04200(ALL)06/95]
When to use 1 (First)
[DR04300(ALL)01/93]
Use First (1) to provide maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts from First can be made by manually
shifting to Second (2) or Overdrive (D). First (1) gear provides
only first gear operation. If you select First while driving at
higher speeds, the transaxle will shift to Second (2), and then
shift back to First (1) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed. Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) in this position.
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