flat tire Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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Introductory Information
[IN00900(ALL)04/94]
Using This Guide
[IN01200(ALL)05/95]
To fully appreciate all of the features and options of your new
vehicle, we recommend that you thoroughly read through this
guide now and refer back to it when you have specific needs or
questions. For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, it is important that you completely understandall
performance and care proceduresbeforeoperating this vehicle.
For example, without reading further, would you know:
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What to do if you get a flat tire? (Refer toFlat tirein the
Index)
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What it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your
instrument panel? (Refer toOverdrivein the Index)
[IN01500(ALL)01/93]
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How to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding
door? (Refer toChildproof lockin the Index)
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That your automatic transaxle will not shift out of PARK (P)
until you depress the brake pedal? (Refer toGearshiftin the
Index)
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[IN01605(ALL)04/95]
Ford's Commitment to You
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[IN01610(ALL)10/95]
At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous
commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication
to learning what you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and
attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard
by which others are judged.
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Our Guiding Principles
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Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, the quality of our
products and services must be our number one priority.
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You are the focus of everything we do.Our work must be
done with you in mind, providing better products and
services than our competition.
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Driving Your Villager
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Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
500 miles (800 km).
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[DR13700(ALL)01/93]
Vehicle Loading Information
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[DR13800(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not
volume, so you cannot necessarily use all the available space.
Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire sizes, rim sizes
and inflation pressures are specified for your vehicle at the
assembly plant on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
The certification label is located on the pillar in the driver's
door opening.
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[DR13900(ALL)01/93]
Each additional item of equipment affects how much cargo a
vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is overloaded, performance will
suffer and service concerns may arise.
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[DR14000(ALL)04/95]
The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance
Certification Label and an explanation of how this information
should be used:
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13-1/2 pica
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The Safety Compliance Certification Label
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When passenger car tires are installed on light trucks and
multipurpose passenger vehicles, they are rated at a 10% lower
load carrying capacity due to the differences in vehicle usages.
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[DR16800(ALL)01/93]
With the tires inflated to the specified pressure, the total weight
of your vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. This
includes full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as
well as the cargo load.
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[DR16900(ALL)05/93]
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
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[DR17000(ALL)01/93]
The GCWR is the maximum allowable weight of the towing
vehicle and the loaded trailer (including all cargo and
passengers).
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Roadside Emergencies
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Jump-Starting
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[RE02900(ALL)03/95]1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run the
engine at a moderate speed.
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[RE03000(ALL)03/95]2.
Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then
start the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries before
the vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start after several
attempts, there may be a different problem.
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[RE03100(ALL)03/95]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the discharged battery.
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[RE03200(ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03300(ALL)03/95]1.
Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order.
Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03400(ALL)05/95]2.
Remove the negative (s) cable from the booster battery.
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[RE03500(ALL)06/95]3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
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[RE03600(ALL)05/95]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
discharged battery.
[RE03750(ALL)02/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBatteryin theServicing
Your Villagerchapter.
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[RE03800(ALL)01/93]
Changing a Flat Tire
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[RE03900(ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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[RE04300(ALL)02/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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tow a trailer
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use tire chains
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
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The jack and handle assembly
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[RE09200(ALL)01/93]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[RE09300(ALL)01/93]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE09400(ALL)01/93]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[RE09500(ALL)05/94]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[RE09600(ALL)02/95]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE09700(ALL)01/93]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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Lug nut tightening sequence
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The lug nuts should be tightened to 72Ð87 ft-lb (98Ð118 N%m).
[RE10000(ALL)12/93]
RWARNING
Using wheels or lug nuts different than the original
equipment could damage the wheel or mounting system.
This damage could allow the wheels to come off while
the vehicle is being driven. If a wheel comes off while
the vehicle is in motion, it could cause loss of vehicle
control and may result in collision.
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[RE10100(ALL)01/93]13.
Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you
have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in
the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the
recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug
nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the
center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of
the wheel cap to the wheel.
[RE10200(ALL)01/93]14.
Make sure the jack is securely fastened. When you replace
the jack in the jack storage compartment, place the base
against the square-shaped fastening bracket and open the
jack slightly so that the jack is snug against the fastening
brackets.
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[RE10300(ALL)01/93]15.
Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store
the spare tire. Refer to the section onStowing the Spare Tire
in this chapter.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
[HS00715(ALL)05/96]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators that put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00720(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00750(ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00755(ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00760(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00765(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Servicing Your Villager
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Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
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EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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Underinflated tires
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Heavy loads
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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