fuse Mercury Villager 1997 s User Guide

Roadside Emergencies
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same
amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted by the
fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it
straight out of its socket.
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Relays
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Relays are devices which receive signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems. A relay box
is located near the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
[ER00276(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica art:0040207-F
The relay box
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Maintenance and Care
279
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If you must work under the hood while the engine is
on:
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Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing
loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair.
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[MC03800(ALL)02/96
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Opening the Hood
[MC03900(ALL)01/96]1.
Pull the hood release handle, located below the fuse panel
door.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0040189-C
Hood release handle location
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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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Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 254
fuses........................ 245
relays....................... 255
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 84
tuning the radio................... 33
warranty and service information............ 52
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 349
battery acid spills................270, 299
fuel........................ 313
towing....................... 274
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 221
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 316
emissions warranty................. 316
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 12
does not start.................... 213
fuel injected engine, starting............. 211
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 214
preparing to start.................. 211
service points.................... 345
starting...................... 211
starting after a collision............... 244
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 214
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 289
disposal....................278, 297
drain and flush................... 293
preparing for storage................ 338
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Index
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 252
instrument panel.................. 246
Fuses
charts....................... 246
checking and replacing............... 245
circuit breakers................... 254
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 309
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........311, 314
Gasohol........................ 312
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 309
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 20
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 20
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 233
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 224
column-mounted.................. 224
locking the gearshift.................. 86
positions...................... 224
shifting the gears.................. 224
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