bulb Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Instrumentation
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[IS00800(ALL)01/96]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following section explains what each of these
indicators means.
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[IS00850(ALL)04/96]
Indicator Lights and Chimes
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[IS00900(ALL)01/96]
Brake System Warning Light
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[IS01000(ALL)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
[IS01100(ALL)01/96]
6 pica art:0040050-A
Brake system and parking brake light
[IS01200(ALL)03/96]
The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you turn the
ignition key to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb
is working. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is
running and after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[IS01300(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Driving
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[GF19200(ALL)01/96]
Do not use single clamp bumper hitches or hitches that attach
to the axle.
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[GF19300(ALL)01/96]
Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure
all mounting holes in the underbody are properly sealed to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.
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[GF19400(ALL)01/96]
Safety chains
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[GF19500(ALL)01/96]
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and trailer.
Cross chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for
turning corners. Connect safety chains to the vehicle frame or
hook retainers.Never attach chains to the bumper.
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[GF19600(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Brakes
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[GF19700(ALL)01/96]
Separate trailer brakes are required on most trailers weighing
over 1,500 lbs. (680 kg).
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[GF19800(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having
a collision greatly increase.
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[GF19900(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Lamps
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[GF20000(ALL)01/96]
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to federal and local
regulations.
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[GF20100(ALL)01/96]
Class I Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two circuits (right
hand and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination stop/turn light
bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer. Never add more
than one trailer light bulb to one circuit.
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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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Maintenance and Care
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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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[MC40300(ALL)03/96]
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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Maintenance and Care
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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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Maintenance and Care
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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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[MC42200(ALL)05/96]
33-1/2 pica
art:0040220-H
Bulb locations
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC42300(ALL)03/96
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Bulb replacement chart
[MC42350(ALL)05/96]
twenty-two pica
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