Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Controls and Features
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Anti-theft indicator light
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
remote keyless entry system, the system can be armed
by closing all the doors and pressing the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter.
[CF77400(ALL)05/96]3.
Close all doors. The anti-theft indicator light will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds and then flash once every 2.5
seconds.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all the doors completely. If the doors
are not completely closed, the alarm indicator light
will remain on steadily. The anti-theft system is
armed only when the anti-theft indicator light remains
on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then flashes every 2.5 seconds.
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Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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Unlock either door with the door key or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if
equipped). This will disarm the system. When you unlock the
door with the key, make sure you fully rotate the key in the
lock. If you do not, the system may not disarm, and will trigger
when a door is opened.
[CF77777(ALL)05/96]
If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ACC. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door to exit without
triggering the system. Remember to rearm the system by using
the power door lock or the remote transmitter (if equipped) to
lock the doors.
[CF77800(ALL)01/96]
The remote keyless entry system is designed to work with the
factory installed anti-theft system. It may not work with other
anti-theft systems.
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Triggering the anti-theft system
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without using the door key or the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped)
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the liftgate is opened or unlocked
[CF78300(ALL)01/96]
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the hood is opened
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Controls and Features
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Disarming a triggered anti-theft system
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking the driver or passenger doors
[CF78700(ALL)03/96]
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unlocking the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped)
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putting the key in the ignition and turning it to the ACC
position
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 30 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
[CF79000(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Factory installed remote keyless entry systems will
only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seats
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Head Restraints
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If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
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The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
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A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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The adjustable head restraint
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For more information on the seats in your vehicle, see the
Adjustable Rear Seatingchapter in this owner guide.
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Adjusting the Front Seats Manually
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If you have manually adjustable front seats, you can move your
seat to a new position by lifting up on the seat adjustment lever
and sliding the seat to the position of your choice. The lever is
underneath the front of your seat.
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Seat adjustment lever location
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Reclining Seats
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You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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To recline the seatbacks:
[SS00132(ALL)01/96]1.
Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean
against the back of the seat.
[SS00134(ALL)05/96]2.
When the seatback is tilted to the position you choose,
release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
[SS00136(ALL)01/96]3.
To return the seatback to its upright position, lift the lever
and lean forward.
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Seatback release lever location
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Using Power Seats (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power front seats, you can adjust your seat
in several directions. The driver's seat can be adjusted in six
directions and the passenger's seat can be adjusted in four
directions. The power slide switch moves the seat forward and
rearward. The power seat height adjustment switch raises or
lowers the seat. The power recline switch tilts the seat toward
the front or toward the back. The controls are located on the
side of the seat closest to the door. The seat can be adjusted
even without the key in the ignition.
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13-1/2 pica
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Six-way power seat controls location
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Six-way power seat controls
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Power Lumbar Support (If equipped Ð driver's seat)
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The controls for the driver's seat power lumbar support are on
the side of the seat next to the door. This feature provides
built-in support for the driver's lower back.
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Power lumbar support controls location
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To inflate the lumbar support pad, push the raised end of the
switch. To deflate the lumbar support pad, push the indented
end of the switch.
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Storage Compartments
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Underseat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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The underseat storage compartment is located underneath the
front passenger seat. It can be opened by pulling it toward the
instrument panel.
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The underseat storage compartment
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Front Seat Cupholders
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The front seat cupholders are located on the side of the
passenger's seat. Find the indented ledge and pull it down,
away from the side of the seat, toward the driver's seat. When
the cupholder is not in use, push the cupholders into the cover
and lift the cover into its fully stored position.
[SS00186(ALL)01/96]
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Using the front seat cupholders
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[SS00188(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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