Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[MC37300(ALL)01/96
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Running Out of Fuel
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[MC37350(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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[MC37400(ALL)01/96]
You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel
system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
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[MC37450(ALL)03/96
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Fuel Economy
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[MC37500(ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle,
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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[MC37550(ALL)01/96]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in
period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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[MC37600(ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC37650(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC37700(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel, record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[MC37750(ALL)01/96]3.
After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the
final odometer reading.
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[MC37800(ALL)01/96]4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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[MC37850(ALL)01/96]
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English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
[MC37900(ALL)01/96]
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Metric: L/100kUMultiply the number of liters used by 100
and divide the answer by the number of kilometers
travelled.
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[MC37950(ALL)01/96]
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
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[MC38000(ALL)05/96]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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[MC38050(ALL)01/96]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[MC38100(ALL)01/96]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[MC38150(ALL)01/96]
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[MC38200(ALL)01/96]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[MC38250(ALL)01/96]
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Sudden stops
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[MC38300(ALL)01/96]
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Extended engine idling
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[MC38350(ALL)01/96]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
[MC38400(ALL)01/96]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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[MC38425(ALL)01/96]
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Underinflated tires
[MC38450(ALL)01/96]
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Heavy loads
[MC38475(ALL)01/96]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Emission Control System
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[MC38505(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which
enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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[MC38510(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering,
or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
[MC38515(ALL)05/96]
Malfunctions in the engine or exhaust system can result in
excessive exhaust system temperatures. Under extreme
conditions (for example, towing a trailer up a steep hill on a
very hot day with a malfunctioning engine or exhaust system),
high exhaust system temperatures could be damaging.
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[MC38525(ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[MC38530(ALL)01/96]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC38535(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC38540(ALL)01/96]
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Never turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[MC38545(ALL)03/96]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance Schedulebooklet
performed according to the specified schedule.
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[MC38550(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[MC38555(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission
controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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[MC38560(ALL)01/96]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of oil
pressure. Also watch for the charge warning light, the check
engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emission system is not working properly.
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[MC38565(ALL)01/96]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[MC38570(ALL)01/96
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In general, maintenance, replacement, or service of the emission
control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company
vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any
automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive
parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[MC38575(ALL)01/96]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases
vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working. In some of the United States and in
Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control
device is removed or is prevented from working.
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[MC38580(ALL)01/96]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[MC38585(ALL)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emissions control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[MC38590(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC38595(ALL)05/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC38602(ALL)03/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below.
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[MC38607(ALL)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four idle periods.
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[MC38612(ALL)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
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[MC38617(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during the above driving modes.
If the vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M requirements by
using these driving patterns, an authorized service center can
perform a detailed OBD II drive cycle as it would any other
type of repair work.
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[MC38700(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC38800(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC38900(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC38950(ALL)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC39000(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC39100(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC39200(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC39300(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC39400(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC39500(ALL)01/96
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The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[MC39600(ALL)01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[MC39700(ALL)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[MC39800(ALL)01/96]
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the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
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[MC39900(ALL)01/96
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Headlamp Bulb
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[MC40000(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the
lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole
lamp.
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[MC40100(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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[MC40200(ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp and affect
its performance.
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC40400(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure that the engine is off and the headlamp switch on
the instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[MC40500(ALL)01/96]2.
Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling the
connector away from the bulb assembly.
[MC40600(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040222-B
The headlamp bulb assembly
[MC40700(ALL)01/96]3.
Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket.
Then slide the ring off the plastic base.Keep the ring.You
must use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
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[MC40800(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040211-A
Removing the headlamp bulb retaining ring
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[MC40900(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC41000(ALL)01/96]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[MC41100(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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[MC41200(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040212-A
Headlamp bulb replacement
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[MC41300(ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC41400(ALL)01/96]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
[MC41500(ALL)01/96]2.
Slip the retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts
the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket by
rotating it until you feel a ªstop.º
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[MC41600(ALL)01/96]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[MC41700(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
[MC41800(ALL)01/96]
Replacing the Bulbs
[MC41900(ALL)01/96]
There are several different types of replacement bulbs for your
vehicle. The following illustration indicates the proper method
of removal and installation for each bulb.
[MC42000(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040234-B
The replacement bulbs
[MC42100(ALL)01/96]
The illustrations in this section will provide you with reference
for changing many of the bulbs on your vehicle.
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