fuel cap Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP06800(ALL)07/93]
Cooling your vehicle with outside air
[IP06900(ALL)01/93]
Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
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[IP07000(ALL)07/93]
To cool your vehicle using outside air:
[IP07100(ALL)04/95]1.
Turn the air intake selector button off (the outside air
position). The air conditioning unit directs outside air
through the instrument panel registers.
[IP07200(ALL)01/93]2.
Press one of the function selector buttons.
[IP07300(ALL)01/93]3.
Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
[IP07400(ALL)01/93]4.
Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
[IP07500(ALL)01/93]5.
Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
[IP07600(ALL)04/95]6.
Make sure the registers in the instrument panel are open.
[IP07700(ALL)01/93]
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching to recirculated air with the A/C button.
[IP07800(ALL)01/93]
Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
[IP07900(ALL)01/93]
In mild weather, you can ventilate your vehicle with outside air.
If the outside temperature is less than70ÊF (21ÊC), you can add
cool air to your vehicle without using air conditioning. You will
get better fuel economy this way.
[IP08000(ALL)01/93]
The procedure for ventilating your vehicle with the standard
heating system or with the air conditioning system is the same.
Refer to the previous section for instructions on how to ventilate
with outside air.
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[DR16700(ALL)01/93]
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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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV07160(ALL)06/95]4.
Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are finished. Turn it
clockwise until you hear at least three clicks. The ratcheting
mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without
overtightening.
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[SV07170(ALL)10/95]5.
Push the fuel door closed.
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[SV07200(ALL)06/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
[SV07300(ALL)05/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07350(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
casued by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07370(ALL)05/96]
Octane recommendation
[SV08000(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV29650(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29675(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool,
abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
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[SV29700(ALL)04/95]
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to clean with
regular detergent, use whitewall tire cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container and rinse the tires with plenty of
clean water.
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[SV29725(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are
abrasive.
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[SV29800(ALL)03/95]
Battery
[SV29900(ALL)05/96]
The Motorcraft low-maintenance battery requires periodic
service as detailed below. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep
the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the
battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
[SV30000(ALL)05/96]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[SV30100(ALL)07/95]
Battery replacement
[SV30200(ALL)05/96]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement while
under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
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Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 282
Foreign registration.................. 284
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 308
choosing the right fuel............... 305
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 303
filter, specifications................. 367
fuel filler door release lever...........303, 367
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 305
quality....................... 305
running out of fuel................. 308
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 307
storing your vehicle................. 370
treating emergencies................. 307
Fuel cap
removing...................... 303
replacing...................... 303
Fuel filler door.................... 303
remote release................... 303
Fuel filter, specifications................ 367
Fuel gauge..................... 77,83
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 273
starting after a collision............... 273
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 344
instrument panel.................. 338
Fuses
charts....................... 338
checking and replacing............... 337
circuit breakers................... 346
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Index
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 303
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........305, 308
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 303
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
tachometer...................... 80
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 229
column-mounted.................. 229
locking the gearshift.................. 57
positions...................... 229
shifting the gears.................. 229
Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
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