fuel cap Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Cooling your vehicle with outside air
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Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter
but less economical than using recirculated air. It also has less
cooling capacity.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air:
[CF06100(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the air intake selector button off (the outside air
position). The air conditioning unit directs outside air
through the instrument panel registers.
[CF06200(ALL)01/96]2.
Press one of the function selector buttons.
[CF06300(ALL)01/96]3.
Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
[CF06400(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
[CF06500(ALL)01/96]5.
Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
[CF06600(ALL)01/96]6.
Make sure the registers in the instrument panel are open.
[CF06700(ALL)01/96]
During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching to recirculated air with the A/C button.
[CF06800(ALL)04/96]
Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
[CF06900(ALL)01/96]
In mild weather, you can ventilate your vehicle with outside air.
If the outside temperature is less than70ÊF (21ÊC), you can add
cool air to your vehicle without using air conditioning. You will
get better fuel economy this way.
[CF07000(ALL)01/96]
The procedure for ventilating your vehicle with the standard
heating system or with the air conditioning system is the same.
Refer to the previous section for instructions on how to ventilate
with outside air.
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Driving
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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We have all seen a car or a truck that is loaded down in the
rear and riding high in the front. This is a dangerous condition
that usually means that the rear suspension components are
under severe strain and that vehicle handling is impaired. There
is more to carrying a load than just payload or GVWR.
[GF16400(ALL)01/96]
Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not only gives the
GVWR, it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
which is the maximum weight allowed on each axle system.
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The rating is based on the carrying capacity of the weakest axle
and suspension component as well as other factors. This is why
it is so important to observe vehicle loading ratings.
Overloading a vehicle punishes components and can lead to
shortened service life or outright failure.
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The weakest link in the suspension system defines the GAWR,
and may be the tires. Tires are rated to carry a specific
maximum load at a specific tire pressure.
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[GF16700(ALL)01/96]
When passenger car tires are installed on light trucks and
multipurpose passenger vehicles, they are rated at a 10% lower
load carrying capacity due to the differences in vehicle usages.
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With the tires inflated to the specified pressure, the total weight
of your vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. This
includes full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as
well as the cargo load.
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Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
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[GF17000(ALL)01/96]
The GCWR is the maximum allowable weight of the towing
vehicle and the loaded trailer (including all cargo and
passengers).
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Maintenance and Care
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Engine Coolant
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Checking the Engine Coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
[MC18600(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter.
Check the level of the engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply check the coolant
reservoir, located in the engine compartment. The coolant
should stay between the MIN and MAX marks. It will be closer
to MAX when the engine is warm and closer to MIN when the
engine is cold. To locate the coolant reservoir, see the diagram
of your vehicle's engine underEngine Compartmentin the
Capacities and Specificationschapter.
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Maintenance and Care
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Removing the tethered fuel cap
[MC35100(ALL)05/96]1.
Open the fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle.
[MC35150(ALL)05/96]2.
Slowly unscrew the cap counterclockwise, using caution to
minimize the possibility of fuel spraying.
[MC35200(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
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The tethered fuel cap
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If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft
or equivalent part.
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RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work
improperly in a collision.
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RWARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until
it stops before completely removing the cap.
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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel
filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be
caused by:
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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]
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too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. Service stations
sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the summer.
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pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes.
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extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased
above the normal idle range.
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parking the vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on
extremely hot days.
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RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an
overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.
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Before you fill your vehicle with fuel, extinguish all lit
cigarettes, other smoking materials, and any open flames.
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To fill the tank properly:
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[MC35850(ALL)01/96]1.
Remove the fuel cap. Proceed to add fuel to the tank only if
your vehicle is on level ground.
[MC35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Make sure you pump unleaded fuel and put the nozzle all
the way inside the fuel filler pipe. The fuel tank is normally
full after three automatic shutoffs of the nozzle.
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[MC35950(ALL)01/96]3.
If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle, clean it off
immediately. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you do
not wash it off.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC36000(ALL)04/96]4.
Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are finished. Turn it
clockwise until you hear at least three clicks. The ratcheting
mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without
overtightening.
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[MC36050(ALL)01/96]5.
Push the fuel door closed.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
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Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
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Octane recommendation
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[MC36310(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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392
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Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 278
Federal Communications Commission........... 51
Flashers, hazard................... 76,243
Flat tire....................... 256
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 352
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 356
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 356
Foreign registration.................. 357
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
choosing the right fuel............... 311
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 309
filter, specifications................. 341
fuel filler door release lever............. 309
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
low fuel warning light................. 16
octane rating.................... 311
quality....................... 311
running out of fuel................. 314
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 313
storing your vehicle................. 337
treating emergencies................. 313
Fuel cap
removing...................... 309
replacing...................... 309
Fuel filler door
remote release................... 309
Fuel filter, specifications................ 341
Fuel gauge..................... 18,24
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 244
starting after a collision............... 244
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Index
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 252
instrument panel.................. 246
Fuses
charts....................... 246
checking and replacing............... 245
circuit breakers................... 254
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 309
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........311, 314
Gasohol........................ 312
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 309
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 20
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 20
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 233
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 224
column-mounted.................. 224
locking the gearshift.................. 86
positions...................... 224
shifting the gears.................. 224
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