Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
charging system................... 13
check engine..................... 12
door ajar....................... 15
engine oil pressure.................. 14
hazard warning light............... 76,243
high beam...................... 17
low fuel....................... 16
lowoil........................ 14
low washer fluid................... 17
oil pressure...................... 14
rear ABS....................... 10
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 12
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 229
GVWR....................... 229
trailer towing.................... 235
Lubricant specifications................ 343
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 263
tightening sequence...............260, 267
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 277
Master cylinder, brakes................ 285
Message center, low washer fluid............. 17
Methanol in fuel................... 312
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 111
rearview...................... 110
side view mirrors.................. 110
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Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors (manual).............. 110
side view mirrors (power).............. 111
Motorcraft parts.................... 341
O
Octane rating..................... 311
Odometer
description...................... 20
trip odometer..................... 20
Oil filter....................... 284
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 281
Oil viscosity...................... 281
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 318
Overdrive....................... 226
Overseas offices.................... 357
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 221
warning light..................... 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 341
PCV valve, specifications................ 341
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 110
windows...................... 107
Power steering
dipstick...................... 293
driving with power steering............. 223
fluid, checking and adding.............. 293
fluid, specifications................. 343
servicing...................... 223
Prop rod, hood.................... 279
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 29
Rear window..................... 107
defroster....................... 74
Relays........................ 255
Remote entry system
illuminated entry................... 83
replacing the batteries................ 115
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................123, 131
child........................ 154
head........................ 123
infant.....................154, 156
Roadside assistance.................. 349
Roadside emergencies................. 243
Roof rack....................... 241
Rotating the tires................... 303
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............ 131
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 234
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 313
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............133, 139
automatic locking mode............... 138
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 138
cleaning the safety belts............... 335
extension assembly................. 145
for adults..................... 131
for children..................... 154
for infants...................154, 156
for pregnant women..............125, 131
head........................ 123
lap and shoulder belts..............131, 133
maintenance.................... 146
proper use..................... 131
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Safety restraints (continued)
replacement..................... 146
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................138, 156
attaching with tether straps............. 163
automatic locking mode (retractor)........138, 156
in front seat.................... 156
in rear outboard.................. 156
in rear seat..................... 156
tether anchorage hardware.............. 163
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 131
Seats
child safety seats.................. 156
cleaning upholstery................. 335
head restraints................... 123
Serial number (VIN).................. 356
Service concerns.................... 350
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 278
servicing when you tow............... 274
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 224
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....131, 133
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).........133, 139
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 110
Snow tires and chains................. 307
Spare tire
changing the tire................256, 260
conventional spare................. 256
finding the spare.................. 257
removing the spare tire............... 257
storing the flat tire................. 257
temporary spare................... 256
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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
T
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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Tires
changing...................... 256
checking the pressure................ 301
cleaning...................... 334
inspection and maintenance............. 301
replacing...................... 304
rotating...................... 303
snow tires and chains................ 307
spare tire...................... 257
storing your vehicle................. 339
tire grades..................... 304
treadwear...................304, 306
wear bands..................... 304
wheel and tire matching............... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 230
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 274
with a tow truck.................. 274
Trailer towing
tips........................ 238
trailer brakes.................... 237
trailer lamps.................... 237
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 224
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 295
lubricant specifications................ 343
Transaxle control switch................ 226
Trip odometer...................... 20
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
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U
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
W
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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Windows
power windows, operating.............. 107
Windshield, washing................... 89
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 300
low washer fluid light................. 17
operation....................... 89
reservoir...................... 287
specifications.................... 288
variable interval wipers................ 89
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 89
Wrecker towing.................... 274
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Service Station Information
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