Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Table of ContentsIntroduction..................... 1
Instrumentation.................... 7
Audio........................ 29
Controls and Features................. 53
Seating and Safety Restraints............. 123
Adjustable Rear Seating............... 181
Starting...................... 211
Driving...................... 219
Roadside Emergencies................ 243
Maintenance and Care................ 277
Capacities and Specifications............. 341
Reporting Safety Defects............... 347
Customer Assistance................ 349
Accessories..................... 359
Quick Index.................... 375
Index........................ 385
Service Station Information............. 404
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Introduction
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Using This Guide
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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
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What it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your
instrument panel? (Refer toOverdrivein the Index)
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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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Ford's Commitment to You
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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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Continuous improvement is essential to our success.We
must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our
products Ð in their safety and value Ð and in our services,
our human relations, our competitiveness, and our
profitability.
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Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team.
We must treat one another with trust and respect.
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Dealers and suppliers are our partners.We must maintain
mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and
our other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised.Our conduct worldwide
must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and
commands respect for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.
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NOTES and WARNINGS
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NOTESgive you additional information about the subject
matter you are referencing.
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WARNINGSremind you to be especially careful in those areas
where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or
personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people.
Please read allWARNINGScarefully.
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Finding Information in This Guide
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After you have read this guide once, you will probably return
to it when you have a specific question or need additional
information. To help you find specific information quickly, you
can use the Quick Index, Table of Contents, or the Index.
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Introduction
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TheQuick Indexat the end of the book provides a page
number following each item which indicates where detailed
information can be found.
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To use theIndex, turn to the back of the book and search in the
alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the
information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think
of other related words and look them up. We have designed the
Index so that you can find information under a technical term.
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Canadian Owners Ð French Version
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French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by
writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service
Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y
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Maintenance Schedule
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As with any other member of your family, your new vehicle
requires routine care and regular check-ups. A separate
Maintenance Schedulebooklet is included to help you keep track
of all services performed and summarizes the day-to-day
services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in
good condition.
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Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties:Basic
Vehicle Warranty,Extended Warrantieson certain parts, and
Emissions Warranties.
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Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully to find out
about your vehicle's warranties and your basic rights and
responsibilities.
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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's Guide.
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Ford's Extended Service Plan (ESPH)
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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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.
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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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other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance
and wear items).
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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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When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind
protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided
by a network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States and
Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for
complete details about Ford ESP coverage.
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Introduction
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Break-In Period for Your Villager
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Your new vehicle will go through an adjustment or break-in
period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. During
the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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Change your speed often as you drive.Do not drive at one
speed for a long time.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends.See
Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps:
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Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to
stop.
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Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles
(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway
driving.
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Things to Know About Using This Guide
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This
guide has information about the equipment and the options for
your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options
available to you. If you do not know which information applies
to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.
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This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for
equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for
printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications
or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
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Instrumentation
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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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.
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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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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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