oil temperature Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Maintenance and Care
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[MC38555(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission
controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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[MC38560(ALL)01/96]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of oil
pressure. Also watch for the charge warning light, the check
engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emission system is not working properly.
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[MC38565(ALL)01/96]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[MC38570(ALL)01/96
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In general, maintenance, replacement, or service of the emission
control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company
vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any
automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive
parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[MC38575(ALL)01/96]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases
vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working. In some of the United States and in
Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control
device is removed or is prevented from working.
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[MC38580(ALL)01/96]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[MC38585(ALL)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emissions control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC71100(ALL)01/96]
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches
with a light grade oil.
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[MC71200(ALL)01/96]
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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[MC71300(ALL)01/96]
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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[MC71400(ALL)01/96
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Engine
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[MC71500(ALL)01/96]
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Start the engine every fifteen days. Run it at fast idle until it
reaches normal operating temperature.
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[MC71600(ALL)01/96]
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With your foot on the brake, shift the transaxle into all gears
while the engine is running.
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[MC71700(ALL)01/96
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Fuel system
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[MC71800(ALL)01/96
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Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first
automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
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[MC71900(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or
more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may also clog small orifices.
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Index
Clock.......................... 40
Cold engine starting.................. 212
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........131, 133
Controls, mirrors................... 110
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 257
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 289
drain and flush................... 293
preparing for storage................ 338
specifications.................... 343
temperature gauge................ 18,23
warnings...................... 289
Cooling fan...................... 278
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 356
D
Daytime running light system.............. 77
Defrost
rear window..................... 74
windshield...................... 56
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 295
engine oil..................... 283
power steering fluid................. 293
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 274
Dispute Settlement Board................ 352
Doors
door ajar warning light................ 15
lubricant specifications................ 343
Driving under special conditions
heavy load..................... 229
towing a trailer................... 230
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Index
Engine coolant (continued)
proper solution.................278, 297
recovery reservoir................289, 345
specifications.................... 343
temperature gauge................ 18,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.................... 18,23
mechanical...................... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic........ 23
Engine fan...................... 278
Engine:idle speed control................ 213
Engine knocking.................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 283
checking and adding................ 283
check oil warning light................ 14
dipstick...................... 283
disposal....................278, 297
engine oil pressure warning light............ 14
filter, specifications................. 341
low oil warning light................. 14
specifications.................... 281
synthetic oil.................... 281
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 281
Entry system
illuminated...................... 83
keyless....................... 114
Exhaust fumes..................... 216
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