remote control Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manuals

Controls and Features
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[CF17700(ALL)01/96]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[CF17800(ALL)03/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the interior
courtesy lamps (footwell, stepwell, and dome lamps) will light
when either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. If
you have the optional Keyless Entry System the lamps will also
light whenever the remote keyless entry transmitter button is
pressed. One of the stepwell lamps is located near the sliding
door entrance and there is one on each front door. The footwell
lamps are located below the instrument panel near the driver's
and front passenger's feet. When the liftgate is opened, the
optional liftgate lamp, rear dome lamp and sliding door
stepwell lamp are illuminated.
[CF17900(ALL)01/96]
The lamps that have the time delay feature will automatically
dim until they turn completely off approximately 15 seconds
after the doors are closed. When the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to the ON position, the lamps will turn off.
[CF18000(ALL)01/96]
Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
[CF18100(ALL)01/96]
The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
[CF18200(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040082-A
The overhead map lamps
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Controls and Features
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[CF35200(ALL)01/96]
Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
[CF35300(ALL)01/96]
If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in
any direction by using the mirror controls on the instrument
panel. This switch operates with the ignition in ON or ACC.
[CF35400(ALL)01/96]
The mirror control switch is on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
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[CF35500(ALL)05/96]
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
[CF35600(ALL)05/96]1.
Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch
to R or L.
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[CF35700(ALL)01/96]2.
Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
[CF35800(ALL)01/96]3.
Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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[CF35900(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040110-D
Dual electric remote controlled mirrors switch
[CF36000(ALL)05/96]
Heated mirror feature (If equipped)
[CF36100(ALL)01/96]
Both power mirrors are heated whenever the rear window
defroster is turned on. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with
a scraper or you could damage them.
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[CF50000(ALL)01/96]
Cargo Net (If equipped)
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[CF50100(ALL)01/96]
The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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[CF50200(ALL)01/96]
To install the cargo net:
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[CF50300(ALL)01/96]
Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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Controls and Features
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[CF73600(ALL)05/96]
By pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once, you
can unlock the driver's side door. Pressing the UNLOCK button
a second time within six (6) seconds of unlocking the driver's
door will unlock the other doors. The interior lamp will turn on
and stay on for thirty (30) seconds.
[CF73700(ALL)05/96]
By pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter once, all the
doors will lock, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn
chirps. When the LOCK button is pushed with all the doors
locked, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn chirps to
confirm that the doors are already locked.
[CF73800(ALL)01/96]
Using the Panic Alarm
[CF73900(ALL)01/96]
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may
activate the alarm to call attention to it.
[CF74000(ALL)04/96]
To activate the PANIC alarm, push and hold the PANIC button
on the remote for longer than 1.5 seconds. The horn will sound
and the headlamps and tail lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds. To turn off the alarm, press the LOCK or UNLOCK
buttons or hold the PANIC button down for longer than 1.5
seconds.
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[CF74100(ALL)03/96]
Replacing the Batteries
[CF74200(ALL)01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
Sanyo CR2016 3 volt batteries (included). If you notice a
significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be
replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[CF74300(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 49
feet (15 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Controls and Features
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[CF75100(ALL)01/96]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
[CF75200(ALL)01/96]
Replacement/Additional Transmitters
[CF75300(ALL)01/96]
In the event a transmitter is lost or an additional remote
transmitter needs to be set, you must change the ID code.
Follow the steps below to change the ID code of your system,
or return the remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system. This is necessary
to prevent unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
[CF75400(ALL)01/96]
ID Code Programming Procedure
[CF75500(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming
mode is entered and the transmitters are not
programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time, they
will not operate with the system.
[CF75600(ALL)01/96]1.
Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
[CF75700(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert and remove key from ignition six times within ten (10)
seconds. The instrument panel lights will flash twice.
[CF75800(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn ignition key to the ACC position.
[CF75900(ALL)01/96]4.
Press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter once.
[CF76000(ALL)01/96]5.
To enter additional remote controllers (including the
original), unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power
door lock switch.
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Controls and Features
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[CF77200(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040329-A
Anti-theft indicator light
[CF77300(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
remote keyless entry system, the system can be armed
by closing all the doors and pressing the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter.
[CF77400(ALL)05/96]3.
Close all doors. The anti-theft indicator light will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds and then flash once every 2.5
seconds.
[CF77500(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: Be sure to close all the doors completely. If the doors
are not completely closed, the alarm indicator light
will remain on steadily. The anti-theft system is
armed only when the anti-theft indicator light remains
on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then flashes every 2.5 seconds.
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Controls and Features
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[CF78400(ALL)01/96]
Disarming a triggered anti-theft system
[CF78500(ALL)05/96]
The alarm can be disarmed by:
[CF78600(ALL)01/96]
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unlocking the driver or passenger doors
[CF78700(ALL)03/96]
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unlocking the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped)
[CF78800(ALL)01/96]
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putting the key in the ignition and turning it to the ACC
position
[CF78900(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 30 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
[CF79000(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Factory installed remote keyless entry systems will
only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
charging system................... 13
check engine..................... 12
door ajar....................... 15
engine oil pressure.................. 14
hazard warning light............... 76,243
high beam...................... 17
low fuel....................... 16
lowoil........................ 14
low washer fluid................... 17
oil pressure...................... 14
rear ABS....................... 10
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 12
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 229
GVWR....................... 229
trailer towing.................... 235
Lubricant specifications................ 343
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 263
tightening sequence...............260, 267
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Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 277
Master cylinder, brakes................ 285
Message center, low washer fluid............. 17
Methanol in fuel................... 312
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 111
rearview...................... 110
side view mirrors.................. 110
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