Mercury Villager 1998 Owner's Manuals

Driver's Door
367
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U
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C
K
I
N
D
E
X

Instrument Cluster Ð Electronic
368

Instrument Panel
369
Q
U
I
C
K
I
N
D
E
X

Instrument Cluster Ð Standard
370

Cargo Compartment
371
Q
U
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C
K
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D
E
X

Engine Compartment
372

A
Accessory position on the ignition..............86
Air bag supplemental restraint system...........144
and child safety seats..................153
description.....................144, 146
driver air bag....................144, 146
indicator light.......................11
operation........................146
passenger air bag....................146
service and information labels..............146
tone generator....................149, 149
Air cleaner filter
location.........................341
Alcohol
in fuel..........................310
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).......29,84
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...............285
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description........................215
noise...........................215
see also Brake......................215
warninig light.......................9
Anti-theft lug nuts and key.................261
Anti-theft system
triggering........................116
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)...........348
Assistance (see Customer assistance)............345
Audio system (see Electronic sound system).........29
Automatic transaxle
driving with.......................221
fluid, adding....................291, 292
fluid, checking......................291
fluid, specification....................339
Index
373

Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..............223
fluid, adding.......................291
B
Backing up.........................222
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............268, 294, 295
charging system warning light..............14
disconnecting......................272
proper disposal, recycling................294
voltage gauge.......................14
when storing your vehicle................335
Brake fluid.........................282
brake warning light....................9
checking and adding...................282
description........................282
specifications....................283, 339
Brakes...........................215
adjustment........................215
anti-lock.........................215
applying the brakes...................218
brake warning light....................9
fluid, checking and adding................282
fluid, refill capacities...................282
fluid, specifications.................283, 339
front disc........................215
if brakes do not grip well..............217, 218
lubricant specifications..................339
master cylinder.....................282
new brake linings.....................5
noise........................215, 217
parking.........................218
power braking......................215
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servicing......................217, 282
stopping distances....................218
trailer..........................235
when storing your vehicle................335
Brights (high beams).....................17
Bulbs, replacing.......................316
halogen.........................316
headlamps........................316
specifications.......................322
C
Canada, customer assistance................352
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)....352
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)........153
Carbon monoxide in exhaust................212
Cargonet ..........................111
Catalytic converter.....................313
Chains, tires........................305
Changing a tire.......................254
Charging system warning light................14
Child safety restraints....................151
child safety belts.....................166
child safety seats.....................153
Child safety seats......................153
and air bags.......................153
attaching with tether straps...............160
automatic locking mode (retractor)..........136, 153
in front seat.......................153
in rear outboard seat...................153
in rear seat........................153
tether anchorage hardware................160
Childproof locks......................100
Index
375

Chime
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing..................252
see also fuses......................243
Cleaning your vehicle....................329
chrome and aluminum parts...............330
engine compartment...................331
exterior.........................329
exterior lamps......................330
fabric..........................332
headlamps........................330
instrument panel.....................330
instrument panel lens..................332
interior..........................332
plastic parts.......................330
polishing.........................329
rustproofing.......................330
safety belts........................332
tail lamps........................330
upholstery and interior trim...............332
washing.........................329
waxing..........................329
wheels..........................330
Climate control system
air conditioning......................56
heating..........................56
Clock............................40
Clutch
fluid reservoir......................282
Cold engine starting....................208
Combination lap and shoulder belts..........129, 131
376