cruise control Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG04300(ALL)01/93]
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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[SC05600(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[SC05603(ALL)02/95]
The speed control system allows your vehicle to maintain a set
speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
[SC05605(ALL)01/93]
Avoid using the speed control when driving under the
following conditions:
[SC05610(ALL)07/93]
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when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed
[SC05620(ALL)07/93]
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in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
[SC05630(ALL)08/93]
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on winding or hilly roads
[SC05640(ALL)07/93]
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on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
[SC05650(ALL)09/93]
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in very windy areas
[SC05800(ALL)09/93]
To activate the speed control, push the main switch (CRUISE
CONT. ON); the switch is located in the group of controls to
the left of the steering wheel. The indicator light on the switch
will come on.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC05900(ALL)09/93]
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Speed control main switch location
[SC06000(ALL)01/93]
Setting the Speed Control
[SC06100(ALL)04/95]
To set the speed control, accelerate your vehicle to the desired
speed (at least 30 mph [48 km/h]), push and release the
COAST/SET button on the left side of the steering wheel. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will come on. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC06300(ALL)06/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
[SC06400(ALL)01/93]
To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
[SC06500(ALL)01/93]
Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
[SC06600(ALL)01/93]
The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
[SC06700(ALL)07/93]
When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the selected speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
[SC06800(ALL)01/93]
Cancelling the Speed Control
[SC06900(ALL)02/94]
To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
[SC07000(ALL)04/95]
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
[SC07100(ALL)01/93]
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
[SC07200(ALL)09/93]
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
[SC07300(ALL)09/93]
If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
[SC07400(ALL)01/93]
The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC08700(ALL)09/93]
Information About the Speed Control System
[SC08800(ALL)01/93]
If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster
will then blink to warn the driver.
[SC08900(ALL)01/93]
When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
[SC09000(ALL)09/93]
The CRUISE indicator light may blink if the CRUISE CONT.
ON switch is pressed while pushing the RESUME/ACCEL,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL buttons located on the right side of
the steering wheel.
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Index
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 314
drain and flush................... 318
preparing for storage................ 370
specifications.................... 368
temperature gauge................ 78,82
warnings...................... 314
Cooling fan...................... 296
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 128
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 282
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 89
Daytime running light system............. 114
Defrost, windshield................... 91
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 331
engine oil..................... 311
power steering fluid................. 335
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 273
Dispute Settlement Board................ 278
Doors
door ajar warning light................ 74
lubricant specifications................ 368
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 240
heavy load..................... 241
high speed..................... 240
high water..................... 241
slippery roads................... 240
tips for safe driving................. 239
towing a trailer................... 242
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