light Mercury Villager 1998 s User Guide

Cruise Indicator Light
The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
Overdrive Off Indicator Light
This light illuminates when the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button on
the gearshift selector lever has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Depressing the
button on the shifter once more allows the vehicle to shift into
overdrive mode. This light also briefly illuminates when the key is
turned to the ON position.
If the light flashes for about 8 seconds when the ignition is turned
to ON, it means the transaxle control module received an
improper signal the last time the vehicle was operated. It may be
necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle.
Cruise indicator light
Overdrive off indicator light
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Low Fuel Light
The low fuel light illuminates when the fuel sensor indicates
approximately 1/8 of a tank. It will remain illuminated until the
tank is filled with enough fuel to pass the 1/8 full level.
Low Washer Fluid Light
The low washer fluid light will remain illuminated when the
washer fluid sensor indicates that the washer fluid level is low.
High Beam Light
This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights. If your vehicle is equipped with
Daytime Running Lights and you have your headlamps on,
your high beam light will not illuminate when you flash the lights.
Low fuel light
Low washer fluid light
High beam light
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``Headlamps On'' Alert Chime
This chime will sound if you open the door while the headlamps
or parking lamps are on.
Gauges
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly
while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel movement
within the tank. An accurate reading may be obtained when
the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It indicates
the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition is in
the ON position.
As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the NORMAL
band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or experiencing
stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer may move to
the very top of the normal band.
Fuel gauge
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The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be electronic
instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster has a fuel
computer which displays fuel economy, distance to empty and
outside air temperature.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant and
is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal operating
range as the engine warms up. When you are in heavy traffic
or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge may read at the
very top of the NORMAL range. This is acceptable.
However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the H
(hot) position, the engine is overheating and may be damaged. If
this happens, you should stop your vehicle as soon as safely
possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant level
to be sure that it is at the proper level. If your vehicle needs
more coolant, seeEngine coolantin the Index and read the section
regardingadding coolant.
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NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions (left to right, front to rear).
Cassette Tape Player Operation
How to insert a tape
Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with theopen edge to
the right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process.
How to locate a desired selection on the tape
There are four ways to locate a desired selection on the tape. You
can use the fast forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
1. Fast forwarding the tape
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button. The ª
º
display blinks while the tape fast forwards. The radio will
automatically begin playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pressing ªFFº button) or the end of the tape is
reached. At the end of the tape, the direction automatically
reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
2. Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button. The ª
º
display blinks while the tape rewinds. The radio will
automatically begin playing until rewind is manually stopped
(by pushing the ªREWº button) or the beginning of the
tape is reached.
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How to stop the tape
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. Similarly, press the ªCDº button to stop the tape player
and resume CD play. Also, pressing the ªTAPEº button while
the tape is playing pauses tape play.
The ª
º symbol displays to indicate there is a tape in the
player. The symbol will be lit until you push the ªTAPEº button
to resume tape play or eject the tape.
Using the DolbyTB noise reduction feature
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Push the
button to activate DolbytB noise reduction. When
on, the
symbol will appear in the display.
Tips on caring for your cassette player and tapes
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
mOnly cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used.
Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to
breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
mProtect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature
before playing.
mLoose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and
Discs
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc
Changer, carefully read the following precautions:
mAlways handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
mBefore playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwashertCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3t
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
mDo not clean discs with solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray
intended for analog records.
mDo not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such
as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in
a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
mAfter playing, store the disc in its case.
mIf a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert another
disc. Doing so may damage the disc changer.
mDo not insert anything other than a disc into the disc changer.
WARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful
to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.
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If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal ªbendsº around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the ªshadowº
of the structure will allow the station to return to normal.
This condition exists when the radio waves are reflected off objects
or structures; the reflected signal cancels the normal signal,
causing the antenna to pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation
effects are most prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
becomes quite severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.
To minimize the effects of these conditions, a stereo/mono blend
circuit has been incorporated into this system. This feature
automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural
signal, which improves the quality of reception.
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed frequency
does not change. While passing the tower, the station may
switch back and forth a few times before returning to the original
station.
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas), several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and distortion.
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands
has been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, clock,
radio, rear window washer and wiper, hazard flasher, power mirror
controls, and speed control are all on the instrument panel.
Climate Control Systems
Function Selector Buttons
There are six function selector buttons: OFF, Mix, Defrost, Panel,
Panel/Floor, and Floor. When you press a function selector
button, the indicator light on the button will illuminate. If your
vehicle is equipped with a rear passenger compartment climate
control system, the instrument panel will also include a rear
seat function selector.
mThe OFF button shuts off the air supply to all outlets and
stops all fan operations. Use this setting when driving through
an area where outside air is unpleasant or dusty.
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WARNING
Operating with the function selector control in off or in
the recirculated air mode for extended periods of time in
cold weather can result in fog buildup on interior glass
surfaces.
mThe Mix () button directs approximately equal amounts
of air to the windshield and floor outlets with a small
amount to the side windows.
mThe Defrost (
) button directs air to the windshield and
front side windows with a small amount going to the floor
outlets.
mThe Panel (
) button directs air to the instrument panel
outlets.
mThe Panel/Floor (
) button directs approximately equal
amounts of air to the instrument panel outlets and the floor
outlets.
mThe Floor (
) button directs most of the system's air
supply to the floor outlets with a small amount going to the
windshield and side window defrosters.
Air Outlets
Air intake selector button
The typical air intake selection is outside air. However, for
recirculated air, the air intake selector button may be activated.
When the air intake selector button is activated (indicator light is
on), it prevents the intake of outside air. This is the typical
selection when using the air conditioner (if equipped). It
recirculates interior air for faster cooling. The recirculated air
function also helps to prevent the intake of dusty or unpleasant air.
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