tow Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[IN02900(ALL)01/93]
Warranties
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[IN03000(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties:Basic
Vehicle Warranty,Extended Warrantieson certain parts, and
Emissions Warranties.
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[IN03400(ALL)03/95]
Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully to find out
about your vehicle's warranties and your basic rights and
responsibilities.
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[IN03600(ALL)03/95]
If you lose yourWarranty Information Booklet,you can get a new
one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer,
or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this owner guide.
[IN04300(ALL)01/93]
Ford's Extended Service Plan (ESPH)
[IN04400(ALL)05/96]
More Protection for Your Vehicle
[IN04425(ALL)05/96]
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP
is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it
and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.
[IN04450(ALL)05/96]
Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and
administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper
Warranty expires;
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and
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other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance
and wear items).
[IN04550(ALL)05/96]
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor
Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in
various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your
dealer for details.)
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Safety Restraints
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[SR20220(ALL)12/94]
Tethering to floor anchor
[SR20300(ALL)01/93]
Ford recommends placing tethered safety seats in a rear seating
position with the tether strap attached to the tether anchoring
point as shown in the following illustration.
[SR20400(ALL)09/93]
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Tether anchor point locations
[SR20500(ALL)01/93]
To gain access to the anchoring bolt, cut through the plastic
along the U-shaped tether location outlines on the carpet of the
luggage area. Remove the bolt that is currently in the anchor
location. The tether anchor hardware has been preassembled. To
attach it, orient the tab in the bracket toward the front of the
vehicle and securely tighten the bolt. Follow the child safety
seat directions for attaching the tether strap to the anchor
bracket.
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[SR21950(ALL)06/95]5.
While holding the cushion release strap, rotate the cushion
upward until it fits flush with the second row seatback pad.
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Confirm that the built-in child seat is locked in the stowed
position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting
to lower it without pulling the cushion release strap.
[SR22025(ALL)07/95]7.
If the built-in child seat is not locked in the stowed position,
repeat steps 4 through 6.
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RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the
vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing
service.
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[ST09040(ALL)02/95]
If your engine cranks, but does not start after a collision:
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[ST09045(ALL)02/95]1.
Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position.
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[ST09050(ALL)03/95]2.
Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST09055(ALL)02/95]3.
If you do not see or smell fuel, push the fuel pump shut-off
reset button down. If the red button is already set, you may
have a different mechanical or electrical problem.
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[ST09060(ALL)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ST09065(ALL)02/95]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If there is no fuel,
you can try to start your vehicle again.
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[ST09070(ALL)02/95]6.
Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle.
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[ST09100(ALL)05/95]
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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[ST09200(ALL)02/95]
Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in
exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
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[ST09300(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do
not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for
more than a short period of time. Exhaust fumes,
particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. These
fumes are harmful and could kill you.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Warning Lights and Gauges
[LG00420(ALL)04/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. The illustrations on the following
pages show the major parts of the instrument panel described in
this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[LG00430(ALL)04/94]
To clean the lenses on your instrument panel, use Ford Glass
Cleaner and a soft cloth. Never use paper towels or abrasive
cleaners; they can scratch the lenses.
[LG00440(ALL)01/93]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped
together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a
cluster. Your vehicle may have a mechanical cluster or an
electronic cluster.
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[LG00450(ALL)05/94]
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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Supplemental air bag readiness light
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[LG02200(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
[LG02300(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is
not working properly. This is the computer that controls the
operating conditions of the engine.
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Check engine warning light
[LG02500(ALL)09/93]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does
not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed.
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[LG02600(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off briefly while you are driving, it
means that the condition is no longer present.
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Turning on the heat
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Heat will be available when the engine has been running for a
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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[IP03500(ALL)06/95]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[IP03600(ALL)01/93]1.
Press the function selector button for Floor.
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Heating only climate control system panel
[IP03800(ALL)01/93]2.
Turn the temperature control knob toward the WARM (red)
area.
[IP03900(ALL)01/93]3.
Turn the fan speed knob to the speed of your choice. When
your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the fan speed
knob to a lower speed, or adjust the temperature control
knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable
temperature.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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To defrost the windshield and side windows:
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Press the Defrost button, turn the temperature control knob
to the WARM (red) area and turn the fan speed knob to the
position of your choice. The recirculated air feature will be
automatically turned off in this setting (outside air will be
provided).
[IP04150(ALL)04/94]
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To reduce window fogging under extreme conditions, select
defrost and high fan speed while reducing temperature to a
ªwarmº instead of ªhotº setting. Slightly opening the rear
quarter windows may also help dry the interior window
surfaces.
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[IP04200(ALL)10/93]
To heat and defrost at the same time:
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Press the Mix function selector button, turn the temperature
control knob and the fan speed knob to provide the
temperature and fan speed you prefer. The recirculated air
feature will be automatically turned off in this setting
(outside air will be provided).
[IP04600(ALL)06/94]
Controlling the Temperature in Your Vehicle
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To ventilate your vehicle with outside air, make sure that the
air intake selector button is set for outside air. Open the
instrument panel registers enough to provide the amount of
air desired for your comfort.
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle, move the
temperature control knob toward WARM (red) for warmer
temperatures and toward COOL (blue) for cooler
temperatures. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air being discharged from
the system in all operating modes (heating or A/C).
[IP04800(ALL)09/93]
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Do not place objects under the front seats unless your
vehicle is equipped with an underseat storage compartment.
Improperly stored objects will interfere with the flow of air
to the back seats.
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The headlamp control knob
[IP12600(ALL)01/93]
A chime will sound if any of the exterior lamps are on when
the driver's door is opened.
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[IP12625(ALL)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP12650(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP12700(ALL)01/93]
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP12800(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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[IP13200(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP16600(ALL)01/93]
You can turn the map lamps on and off by pressing the
switches next to the lamps.
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[IP16700(ALL)05/95]
Radio
[IP16800(ALL)04/94]
For information about the radio in your vehicle, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this owner guide.
[IP16901(ALL)09/93]
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
[IP17000(ALL)04/94]
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theElectronic Sound Systems
chapter in this owner guide.
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[IP17300(ALL)05/92]
Radio Antenna
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[IP17400(ALL)07/93]
The fixed radio antenna is mounted on the front fender on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
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[IP17500(ALL)04/95]
Power Antenna (If equipped)
[IP17600(ALL)09/93]
The power antenna is located on the front fender on the
passenger's side of the vehicle. It will automatically raise when
the radio is turned on and lower when the radio is turned off.
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[IP17700(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: The radio must be turned off so that the antenna will
retract prior to entering a car wash. Failure to retract
the antenna could result in damage to the antenna,
antenna base, or vehicle.
[IP17750(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP17760(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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