warning Mercury Villager 1996 s Workshop Manual

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RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on
the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm
up the windshield with the defroster before you use the
washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield
clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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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 theDriving Your
Villagerchapter.
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Gearshift lever location
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Steering Column Controls
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Tilt Steering
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RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and injure
someone.
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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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Opening the Liftgate Window (If equipped)
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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.
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Closing the Liftgate
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To close the liftgate, reach up and pull the handle on the inner
trim panel downward.
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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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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.
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The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
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After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
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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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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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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.
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To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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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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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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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the sunroof. 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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Seats
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Head Restraints
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If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
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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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A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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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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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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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
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You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
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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.
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To recline the seatbacks:
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Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean
against the back of the seat.
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When the seatback is tilted to the position you chose, release
the lever to lock the seatback in place.
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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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Rear Seat Cupholders (available on some models)
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Your vehicle may also have rear seat cupholders built into the
side panels.
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RWARNING
Objects stored on the ledges below the rear side
windows can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop or collision. Put small objects only in the
storage compartments.
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Third Row Seat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may come equipped with a folding
cupholder/storage tray/storage compartment built into the
passenger's side of the third row seat. Find the indented ledge
on the right of the cupholder and pull it up to reveal the
storage compartment.
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Power Point Electrical Outlet (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 volt power point
outlet located just below the rear seat audio controls. The power
point can be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
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NOTE: Do not plug the cigarette lighter into the power point
electrical outlet. Use the cigarette lighter.
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Mirrors
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RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not allow anything to block your
vision. If you can't see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure yourself or others.
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Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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The rear cargo net
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Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped)
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Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the
four season roof rack. Do not load more than 100 pounds
(45 kg). Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the
driver's door pillar).
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The four season roof rack
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The front and rear cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the bars, adjust the bars,
and secure the luggage with rope to the bars. There are also
adjustable loops on the side bars for the rope attachment.
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RWARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are securely fastened.
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