ECU Mercury Villager 1998 Owner's Manuals

Using This Guide
To fully appreciate all of the features and options of your new
vehicle, we recommend that you thoroughly read through this
guide now and refer to it when you have specific needs or
questions. For your own safety and the safety of your passengers,
it is important that you completely understandallperformance
and care proceduresbeforeoperating this vehicle. For example,
without reading further, would you know:
mWhat to do if you get a flat tire? (Refer toFlat tirein the
Index)
mWhat it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your
instrument panel? (Refer toOverdrivein the Index)
mHow to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding door?
(Refer toChildproof locksin the Index)
mThat your automatic transaxle will not shift out of PARK (P)
until you apply the brake pedal? (Refer toGearshiftin the
Index)
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Introduction
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What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause yourService Engine Soonlight to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or
run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel filler cap may not have been securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel
tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the
fuel filler cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other
temporary malfunctions present, theService Engine Soonlight
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional
vehicle service is required.
If theService Engine Soonlight remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
at the first available opportunity.
Service Engine Soon warning light
Instrumentation
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Heated mirror feature (If equipped)
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.
Cargo Net (If equipped)
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.
To install the cargo net:
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.
Dual electric remote controlled mirrors switch
Controls and Features
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WARNING
Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs. (22.5 kg)
or the net may not stay secured.
To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
The rear cargo net
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Remove the two batteries by snapping open the lid of the remote
transmitter. The transmitter can be snapped apart by twisting
a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. Replace the
batteries with new ones as shown in the above illustration.
Close the lid securely. Press both the LOCK and the UNLOCK
button two or three times to test the remote transmitter operation.
If the batteries are removed for any reason other than
replacement, repeat the steps inReplacing the batteriesto test your
remote transmitter(s).
mAn improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.
mThe remote transmitter is waterproof; however, if it does get
wet, immediately wipe it completely dry.
mThe operational range of the remote transmitter extends to
approximately 49 feet (15 meters) from the vehicle. This
range may vary with conditions.
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.
Replacement/Additional Transmitters
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.
Controls and Features
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Adjusting the Front Seats Manually
If you have manually adjustable front seats, you can move your
seat to a new position by lifting up on the seat adjustment
lever and sliding the seat to the position of your choice. The lever
is underneath the front of your seat.
WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
Seat adjustment lever location
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8
km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps to
reduce your forward movement.
After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt
from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses
your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If it
is, remove the twist. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue
is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
NOTE: Be sure to read and understandImportant Safety Belt
Informationat the beginning of this chapter.
Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt
Seating and Safety Restraints
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WARNING
Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt
rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the
shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each
time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your
shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a greater risk
of severe injury in a collision.
Lap Belt Without a Retractor (for the three-passenger
bench seat)
The center seat of the three-passenger bench seat has a lap belt
without a retractor. To make the belt longer, tip the tongue at a right
angle to the belt and pull the belt over your lap until the
tongue reaches the buckle.
To fasten the belt, pull the belt across your hips and insert the
tongue into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear a snap
and feel it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened.
Pull the loose end of the webbing and adjust the belt so that it
fits snugly and as low as possible around the hips:
mIf you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the
procedure above.
mIf you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of the
webbing.
To store the belt:
Fasten the center tongue and buckle when not in use. This will
prevent the belt from falling between the seat and the seatback.
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Safety Seats for Children
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of
the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing and using the safety seat.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top
tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which
is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching Safety Seats With
Tether Strapsin this chapter.
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correct
safety belt buckle for that seating position, make sure the tongue
is securely fastened in the buckle and there is tension in the
belt. For a shoulder/lap belt combination with a sliding tongue,
make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. For
more information, seeUsing the Automatic Locking Mode Retractor
to Secure a Child Safety Seatlater in this chapter.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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WARNING
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be
placed in the front seats.
WARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child
occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or
sudden stop. An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.
The passenger side quick-release second row captain seat is
adjustable along a track and may be adjusted very close to the
front passenger seat to allow easier entry and exit to third row seats.
WARNING
The quick-release seat must be adjusted to the rearmost
position when using an untethered forward-facing child
safety seat.
WARNING
The third row seat must be adjusted to the rearmost
position when using an untethered forward facing child
safety seat.
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