lock 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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done with you in mind, providing better products and
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Introduction
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (If Equipped)
To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key
to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow
momentarily.
NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
WARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system
checked by a qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains operational.
Anti-lock brake system warning light
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mIf a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
mUsing a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will
help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
Clock Operation
How to View the Clock Mode
Press the ªCLKº button to alternate the frequency/tape/CD (if
equipped) and time in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any
radio/tape/CD (if equipped) function will automatically
display the radio frequency/tape/CD (if equipped) for
approximately ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
How to Set the Clock
1. Turn the ignition on and radio on.
2. Press and hold in the ªCLKº button, press the ªSEEKº button
left (
) to advance and right () to decrease the hours,
press the9TUNE9button left (
) to advance and right ()
to decrease the minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no A.M./P.M.
indications.
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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.
Climate control system panel
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mDo not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle
is equipped with an underseat storage compartment.
Improperly stored objects will interfere with the flow of air to
the back seats.
mRemove any snow, ice, or leaves from the area below the
windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block the
air intake.
Heating and Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
Turning on the heat
You can heat the inside of your vehicle and defrost the
windshield using the function selector buttons located in the
control assembly in the instrument panel.
The six function selector buttons are: OFF, Mix (
), Defrost
(
), Panel (), Panel/Floor (), and Floor (). If your
vehicle is equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the
instrument panel will also include a rear seat climate control lever.
To turn on the rear passenger compartment control system,
select REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4. With the lever set to REAR, rear seat
passengers will have control of rear fan speed on the rear seat
climate control panel. Positions 1, 2, 3, or 4 will control rear
fan speed from the front control panel. The temperature of the air
from the rear system is controlled by the rear passenger
compartment climate control system.
Controls and Features
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Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
You can turn the map lamps on and off by pressing the
switches next to the lamps.
Radio
For information about the radio in your vehicle, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter.
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theElectronic Sound Systems
chapter.
Radio Antenna
The fixed radio antenna is mounted on the front fender on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
The overhead map lamps
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Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. They are:
OFF/LOCK allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories and locks the gearshift lever. Removing the key then
locks the steering wheel.
ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For example,
you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio, windshield
wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without starting the engine.
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to the
ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return
to the ON position when you release it.
The ignition positions
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Tilt Steering
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
To change the position of the steering column, pull the release lever
on the column down. Move the steering wheel to the desired
position and raise the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
Tilt release lever location
Controls and Features
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Sliding Shade
The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle. The
shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
Doors
For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later in
this chapter.
Exterior Locks
To unlock the door with the key, place the key in the door lock
cylinder and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. To unlock all the
doors, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle a second
time within 2-3 seconds (if equipped). To lock the door with the
key, turn it toward the front of the vehicle. Return the key to the
neutral position (straight up in the lock cylinder) to remove it.
The exterior door lock Ð passenger side doors shown
Controls and Features
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Automatic Door Lock
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver door with the key or with the manual rocker
switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the driver
door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual rocker switch,
other doors remain locked. The optional keyless entry system
will also lock and unlock your doors.
Anti-Lockout
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver side door from being locked while the key is
in the ignition. To lock the driver side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch or
the door lock cylinder.
Accessory Delay (If equipped)
Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the ignition
is turned to OFF or until the driver or front passenger door is
opened (after ignition is turned to OFF).
Sliding Door
The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
To lock the sliding door, push the right side of the rocker switch.
To unlock the sliding door, push the left side of the rocker
switch.
To open the sliding door from inside or outside of the vehicle,
pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay
open if you slide it all the way back until the catch at the
bottom of the door engages.
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