bulb Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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
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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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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Trailer Brakes
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Separate trailer brakes are required on most trailers weighing
over 1,500 lbs. (680 kg).
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Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having
a collision greatly increase.
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Trailer Lamps
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Make sure your trailer lamps conform to federal and local
regulations.
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Class I Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two circuits (right
hand and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination stop/turn light
bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer. Never add more
than one trailer light bulb to one circuit.
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Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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Trailer Tow Module (If equipped)
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The trailer tow module on your vehicle (if equipped) allows
turn/stop lamp control on a trailer being towed by your
vehicle.
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The trailer tow package includes:
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trail or tow module which draws power from the vehicle
stop lamp fuse
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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When we can, we design parts that do not need to be
serviced.
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We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.
To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in your engine
compartment so that you can find them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as the headlamp
bulbs Ð that can be replaced without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that makes tracking
routine service for your vehicle easy. The Maintenance
Schedule is located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to
check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your dealership can
provide the parts and service required. Check yourWarranty
Information Bookletto find out which parts and services are
covered. Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner's Manual.
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance
Checks listed in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet be
performed for the proper operation of your vehicle. In addition
to the conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be
alert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that
your vehicle may need service. If you do notice something
unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced promptly.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
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The headlamp bulb assembly
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Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket.
Then slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the ring.You
must use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
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Removing the headlamp bulb retaining ring
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Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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Headlamp bulb replacement
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
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Slip the retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts
the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket by
rotating it until you feel a ªstop.º
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Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
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Replacing the Bulbs
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There are several different types of replacement bulbs for your
vehicle. The following illustration indicates the proper method
of removal and installation for each bulb.
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The replacement bulbs
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The illustrations in this section will provide you with reference
for changing many of the bulbs on your vehicle.
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Bulb locations
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Bulb replacement chart
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twenty-two pica
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