octane Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

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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[MC36100(ALL)01/96
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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[MC36155(ALL)05/96]
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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[MC36160(ALL)05/96]
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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[MC36250(ALL)04/96
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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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[MC36350(ALL)02/96]
6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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[MC36410(ALL)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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[MC36420(ALL)05/96]
Fuel Quality
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[MC36430(ALL)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems, try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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[MC36460(ALL)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
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[MC36470(ALL)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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[MC36550(ALL)04/96
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Gasolines for clean air
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[MC36620(ALL)05/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality,
including reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates such as
a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no
more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect
the fuel system.
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F
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
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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