ECO mode Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Introduction
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[II05500(ALL)01/96]
Break-In Period for Your Villager
[II05600(ALL)01/96]
Your new vehicle will go through an adjustment or break-in
period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. During
the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
[II05700(ALL)01/96]
n
Change your speed often as you drive.Do not drive at one
speed for a long time.
%*
[II05800(ALL)03/96]
n
Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends.See
Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special
ªbreak-inº oils.
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[II05900(ALL)01/96]
n
Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps:
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[II06000(ALL)01/96]
Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to
stop.
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[II06100(ALL)01/96]
Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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[II06200(ALL)01/96]
Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
[II06300(ALL)01/96]
The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles
(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway
driving.
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[II07000(ALL)03/96]
Things to Know About Using This Guide
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[II07100(ALL)03/96]
Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This
guide has information about the equipment and the options for
your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options
available to you. If you do not know which information applies
to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.
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[II07200(ALL)03/96]
This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for
equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for
printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications
or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
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[AS02100(ALL)06/95]
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Using the ªTUNEº button to select the tune function
[AS02200(ALL)06/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time (FM changes in increments of 200 kHz; AM changes
in increments of 10 kHz) by pressing the ªTUNEº button. To
change frequencies quickly, press andhold downeither the
right or left side of the ªTUNEº button.
[AS02300(ALL)05/94]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequencieslater in this
chapter.)
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[AS02400(ALL)04/96]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS02500(ALL)05/96]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to select the next listenable station down
the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
[AS02600(ALL)06/95]
n
Using the ªSCANº button to scan radio stations
[AS02700(ALL)05/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button once enters the scan mode by
stopping on each listenable station for a five-second
sampling. The radio band (AM/FM1/FM2) in the display
window will blink to indicate that the radio is scanning.
[AS02800(ALL)06/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station
press the ªSCANº button again.
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[AS11200(ALL)05/94]3.
Using the ªSEEKº function with a cassette tape
[AS11300(ALL)06/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button to seek
the previous tape selection. The ªTAPEº display blinks.
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[AS11400(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: If you want to restart a currently playing tape
selection, press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
after three seconds into the current selection.
[AS11500(ALL)06/95]4.
Using the ªSCANº button to scan cassette selections
[AS11600(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode (display
blinks ªSCº) to begin the forward scan mode on the tape
currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for a
five-second sampling.
[AS11650(ALL)07/95]
The scan mode continues to the other side of the tape after
one side of the tape has been played completely.
[AS11800(ALL)06/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press the ªSCANº button again, or press ªTAPE,º
ªCDº (if equipped), ªTUNE,º or ªSEEK.º
[AS11900(ALL)03/93]
Reversing the direction
[AS12000(ALL)06/95]
The alternate track of the tape can be selected anytime by
pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS12100(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS12200(ALL)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJº button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
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[AS12300(ALL)08/95]
How to store the tape
[AS12400(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. Similarly, press the ªCDº button to stop the tape
player and resume CD play. Also, pressing the ªTAPEº button
while the tape is playing pauses tape play.
[AS12450(ALL)05/96]
The ª
Xº symbol displays to indicate there is a tape in the
player. The symbol will be lit until you push the ªTAPEº button
to resume tape play.
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[AS12500(ALL)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS12700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
[AS12750(ALL)03/96]
Push thekbutton to activate DolbyHB noise reduction.
When on, theksymbol will appear in the display.
[AS12800(ALL)03/93]
Tips on caring for your cassette player and tapes
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[AS12900(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS13000(ALL)08/95]
n
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS13100(ALL)08/95]
n
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS13200(ALL)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS13300(ALL)08/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
[AS13400(ALL)05/96]
n
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help
maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS29753(ALL)01/96]
Clock Operation
[AS29756(ALL)07/94]
How to View the Clock Mode
[AS29759(ALL)05/96]
Press the ªCLKº button to alternate the frequency/ tape/CD (if
equipped) and time in the display. In the clock mode, pressing
any radio/tape/CD (if equipped) function will automatically
display the radio frequency/tape/CD (if equipped) for
approximately ten seconds before changing back to the clock
mode.
[AS29762(ALL)07/94]
How to Set the Clock
[AS29765(ALL)06/95]1.
Turn the ignition on (clock can be set when radio is on or
off).
[AS29768(ALL)06/95]2.
Press and hold in the ªCLKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a)to
advance the minutes.
[AS29771(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no A.M./P.M.
indications.
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[AS29880(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: In some instances, the radio may have CD changer
controls, even if there is no CD changer.
[AS29905(ALL)06/95]
The digital display on the radio shows the disc and track
number. Indicators for compression on (ªCOMPº) and shuffle
on (ªSHUFFLEº) are also in the display. These features are
described in more detail later in this chapter.
[AS29925(ALL)06/95]
Once a magazine is inserted, operation of the CD changer will
override that of the cassette player or radio.
[AS29940(ALL)07/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD changer.
[AS29960(ALL)06/95]
Slide the CD door all the way to the right. Insert the magazine
into the magazine opening. If a magazine is already loaded,
pressing ªCDº will start CD play. For the first three seconds
after a disc starts playing, the radio display shows the disc
number (CD-01 for disc 1). From seconds four through six, the
track number is shown (TR-02 for track 2). For the remainder of
the track, the display shows the disc and track number (01-02
for disc 1, track 2).
[AS30100(ALL)06/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc changer automatically
goes to the beginning of the next disc and resumes playing.
[AS30120(ALL)06/95]
How to eject the CD magazine
[AS30140(ALL)06/95]
Press the eject button on the lower left of the CD changer to
eject the magazine whether or not the audio system is on.
[AS30300(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD changer will resume playing in the mode
(radio/tape/CD) it was in when ignition was turned
off.
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[AS30360(ALL)06/95]
How to locate a selection on your CD Changer using
Automatic Music Search
[AS30380(ALL)06/95]
Automatic Music Search allows you to quickly find a particular
selection on the selected disc. Press the left (
b) side of the
ªSEEKº button to locate a previous track or the right (
a) side
of the ªSEEKº button to locate a later selection.
[AS30405(ALL)06/95]
How to fast forward or rewind your CD Changer
[AS30425(ALL)06/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press and
hold the ªREWº button. Holding this button for more than
three seconds causes the CD mechanism to reverse at a faster
speed. The audio level will drop and the elapsed time will be
displayed during the fast reverse period.
[AS30445(ALL)06/95]
Pressing the ªFFº button functions the same as the ªREWº
button except in the opposite direction.
[AS30450(ALL)06/95]
Howtoswitchdiscs
[AS30465(ALL)06/95]
To switch discs while in the CD mode, press the ªTUNE
DISCSº button. Press the left (
b) side to play the previous disc.
Press the right (
a) to play the next disc.
[AS30475(ALL)05/96]
When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast
forward (ªFFº) button pressed, the display will show the end
time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the
fast forward (ªFFº) button is released, the player resumes play
at the beginning of the first track of the disc currently being
played.
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[AS30550(ALL)10/95]
Using the ªSCANº function
[AS30575(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. The CD
changer will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable
track for approximately a ten-second sampling. This continues
until you press the ªSCANº button a second time or eject the
disc. While in the scan mode, the track number flashes in the
display.
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[AS30600(ALL)07/94]
Special Features of Your CD Player
[AS30650(ALL)07/94]
Compression
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[AS30675(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer
together for a more consistent listening level.
[AS30700(ALL)06/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº button. When
on, the compression indicator (ªCº) will appear in the display.
Press the button again to turn off.
[AS30750(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle
[AS30800(ALL)05/96]
The shuffle feature will randomly select a track from the disc
currently being played.
[AS30850(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on. Press it again to turn
off. When the shuffle mode is activated, the display will show
ªSHFº for two seconds. When a new track is selected by the
shuffle feature, ªSHFº will again be displayed for two seconds.
[AS30875(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle and Scan
[AS30900(ALL)06/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick a
selection and play the first ten seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº button
is pressed a second time.
[AS31000(ALL)07/94]
How to Eject the Disc
[AS31050(ALL)07/95]
Push the eject button on the lower left corner of your CD
changer to stop play, eject the magazine and resume radio or
tape operation of your audio system.
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[AS32720(ALL)06/95]
How to Use Your Steering Wheel Audio
Controls (If equipped)
[AS32740(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with steering wheel audio controls,
the controls are located on the inner right rim of the steering
wheel. These controls duplicate some of the audio functions.
[AS32760(ALL)06/95]
How to adjust volume
[AS32780(ALL)06/95]
Press the up arrow button (
c) to increase the volume.
[AS32800(ALL)06/95]
Press the down arrow button (
d) to decrease the volume.
[AS32820(ALL)06/95]
Using the ªNEXTº button
[AS32840(ALL)07/95]
This control has different functions for each source (mode). In
the radio mode, the radio will cycle through the memory
presets for the given frequency band. In cassette mode, the tape
advances to the next selection. In CD mode, the CD will move
to the next track on the given disc.
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[AS35200(ALL)04/96]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
[AS35300(ALL)03/93]
Several conditions affect FM reception and can result in noise or
interference in the reception. These are:
[AS35400(ALL)05/96]
Distance/Strength
[AS35500(ALL)05/94]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 km). Beyond this distance,
the radio is operating in a ªfringeº area and the signal becomes
weaker.
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Controls and Features
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[CF05000(ALL)01/96]2.
Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
[CF05100(ALL)01/96]3.
Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
[CF05200(ALL)03/96]4.
The air intake selector button may be in the outside air
mode or the recirculated air mode. The outside air mode is
recommended for best A/C performance when the vehicle
interior is very warm. As interior air comfort is reached, you
may decide to switch to the recirculated air mode.
[CF05300(ALL)01/96]5.
Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
[CF05400(ALL)01/96]6.
If your vehicle is equipped with the rear passenger
compartment air conditioning unit, it will be on when the
front A/C is on and the rear climate control lever is set to
REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Refer to the previous section for an
explanation of the heating system.
[CF05500(ALL)01/96]7.
Adjust your instrument panel registers.
[CF05600(ALL)01/96]8.
If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, you may want to
drive for a few minutes with the windows down and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioner to cool down the
interior more quickly.
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[CF05700(ALL)01/96]
The air conditioner may be used to cool the outside air being
drawn into your vehicle, but using recirculated air is more
economical and cools your vehicle more quickly.
[CF05800(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The A/C button independently toggles the A/C
system's compressor signal and indicator light ON and
OFF in the Panel, Panel/Floor, Floor, Defrost and Mix
functions. The A/C button will not operate or light
when the system is set in the OFF position. The A/C
button will operate in defrost but will not override
previously discussed automatic operation.
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