climate control Mercury Villager 1997 s User Guide

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[MC27600(ALL)01/96]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on
this vehicle. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (254-305 mm) or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[MC27700(ALL)01/96]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire quality grades:The
U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
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[MC27800(ALL)01/96
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Treadwear
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[MC27900(ALL)01/96]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
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[MC28000(ALL)01/96]
Traction A B C
[MC28100(ALL)01/96]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
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[MC28200(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC28300(ALL)01/96]
Temperature A B C
[MC28400(ALL)01/96]
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
[MC28490(ALL)06/96]
Warning: the temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
[MC28600(ALL)01/96]
The information on braking performance and tire quality
grading found in the ªFord Motor Company Passenger Car
Consumer Informationº pamphlet (FPS 12024-92) also applies to
the Villager. This publication is available from your dealer.
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[MC28700(ALL)01/96
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Snow Tires and Chains
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[MC28800(ALL)03/96]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide
traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 156
in rear seat..................... 156
tether anchorage hardware.............. 163
Chime
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 254
see also fuses.................... 245
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts............. 333
engine compartment................. 334
exterior...................... 332
exterior lamps................... 333
fabric....................... 335
headlamps..................... 333
instrument panel.................. 333
instrument panel lens................ 335
interior....................... 335
plastic parts.................... 333
polishing...................... 332
rustproofing.................... 333
safety belts..................... 335
tail lamps..................... 333
upholstery and interior trim............. 335
washing...................... 332
waxing....................... 332
wheels....................... 334
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 56
heating........................ 56
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Spark plugs, specifications............... 341
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 343
Speed control
accelerating...................... 94
canceling a set speed................. 94
resetting....................... 95
resuming a set speed................. 95
tap up/tap down................... 95
when towing a trailer................ 238
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 211
starting a cold engine................ 212
starting after a collision............... 244
Steering, power.................... 223
Steering wheel
locking........................ 86
tilting........................ 91
Storage compartments
cargo net...................... 112
map pockets.................... 128
Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 146
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Tachometer
mechanical cluster................... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................318, 325
cleaning...................... 333
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 56
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 163
Tilt steering wheel.................... 91
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Used engine oil, disposal..............278, 297
V
Variable interval wipers................. 89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 356
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 234
understanding loading information.......... 229
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 281
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 13
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Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Warranties, radio.................... 52
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 89
warning light..................... 17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 229
Wheel and tire matching................ 305
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 343
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 274
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 263
cleaning...................... 334
covers....................... 260
inspection and maintenance............. 301
lug nuts...................... 260
replacement.................... 305
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