Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Roadside Emergencies
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twenty-two pica
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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the fuse panel,
seeFuses, checking and replacingin the Index to find out how to
locate the fuse panel.
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Since you need diagnostic equipment to check whether a circuit
breaker works and such equipment comes with instructions, we
do not discuss how to check circuit breakers. If you have
questions about circuit breakers or how to check them, see your
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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However, you should know that the circuit breakers will reset
themselves and allow the electrical parts to work again once the
overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's electrical
system checked.
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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.
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10-1/2 pica art:0040207-F
The relay box
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Changing a Flat Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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tow a trailer
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use tire chains
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle.
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To remove the spare tire:
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Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
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17-1/2 pica
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The spare tire hex nut
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Find the lug wrench in the tool kit located behind the jack in
the right cargo area side panel.
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Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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The spare tire in the lowered position
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Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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10-1/2 pica
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Removing the spare tire retainer
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Stowing the spare tire
[ER00625(ALL)05/96]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the inboard side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the lug wrench clockwise
until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the
vehicle.
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NOTE: The lug wrench ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
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RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll and that
the tires and jack are on a level, solid surface. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ð that is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
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Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. You will have to unfasten the jack before
removing it as shown in the illustration. The jack handle is
in the tool kit located behind the jack.
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NOTE: All occupants should be out of the vehicle while it is
on the jack.
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Jack storage location
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Insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the wheel
cover of the tire to be changed and gently pry it off. When
you want to replace the wheel cover, simply align the valve
stem to the slot in the cover and press it back on.
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17-1/2 pica
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Removing the wheel cover
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