key Mercury Villager 1997 s User Guide

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Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF
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To set the autolamp:
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Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
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Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle.
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Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the interior
courtesy lamps (footwell, stepwell, and dome lamps) will light
when either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. If
you have the optional Keyless Entry System the lamps will also
light whenever the remote keyless entry transmitter button is
pressed. One of the stepwell lamps is located near the sliding
door entrance and there is one on each front door. The footwell
lamps are located below the instrument panel near the driver's
and front passenger's feet. When the liftgate is opened, the
optional liftgate lamp, rear dome lamp and sliding door
stepwell lamp are illuminated.
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The lamps that have the time delay feature will automatically
dim until they turn completely off approximately 15 seconds
after the doors are closed. When the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to the ON position, the lamps will turn off.
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Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
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The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
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The overhead map lamps
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. They are:
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The ignition positions
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OFF/LOCK allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
and locks the gearshift lever. Removing the key then locks the
steering wheel.
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ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio,
windshield wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without
starting the engine.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to
the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it.
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Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals.
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turn the headlamps to high beam.
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flash the headlamps.
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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The turn signal lever
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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Sliding Shade
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The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle.
The shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
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Doors
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For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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Exterior Locks
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To unlock the door with the key, place the key in the door lock
cylinder and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. To unlock all
the doors, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle a second
time within 2-3 seconds (if equipped). To lock the door with the
key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle. Return the key to
the neutral position (straight up in the lock cylinder) to remove
it.
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The exterior door lock Ð passenger side doors shown
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Automatic Door Lock
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If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver's door with the key or with the manual
rocker switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the
driver's door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual
rocker switch, other doors remain locked.
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Anti-Lockout
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Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver's side door from being locked while the key
is in the ignition. To lock the driver's side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch
or the door lock cylinder.
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Accessory Delay (If equipped)
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Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF or until the driver's door is opened
(after ignition is turned to OFF).
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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Liftgate
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Opening the Liftgate
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To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert the key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. To make the gate swing up to the
fully opened position, pull back and upward on the handle. The
liftgate will not unlock if the optional liftgate window is open.
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Opening the liftgate
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You can also unlock the liftgate using the optional power door
lock system, or the optional keyless entry system. However, it
cannot be opened until you release the latch by reaching under
the license plate light shield and lifting up on the handle.
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Opening the Liftgate Window (If equipped)
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To open the liftgate window only, turn the key clockwise. The
window unlatches and the rear wiper falls out of the way. Do
not force the wiper down by hand Ð it moves when the key is
turned. To close, push downward until it latches.
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The liftgate window in the open position
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Locking the liftgate using the lock lever
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You can lock the liftgate by pushing in the lock lever before
you begin to close the liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate by
closing the liftgate, inserting your key and turning it clockwise
until you hear the lock lever engage. If you turn it too far, the
optional liftgate window will open. The liftgate can also be
locked with the optional power door locks.
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The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
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After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
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NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock
cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard
liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side
of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with
the optional flip-up liftgate window.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must place
the ignition in the ON position to use your power window
controls. The driver's power window controls include a lockout
button which prevents the operation of the passenger side
window from either the passenger or driver side controls.
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To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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