octane Mercury Villager 1998 Owner's Manuals

gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices and
systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage caused by
using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may not
be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions
on the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel Quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems, try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle.
We recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
Typical octane rating label
Maintenance and Care
309

Ford Motor Company of Canada..............352
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre........352
Foreign registration.....................353
French owner guides, how to obtain.............3
Fuel............................306
calculating fuel economy.................311
choosing the right fuel..................308
filling your vehicle with fuel...............306
filter, specifications....................337
fuel filler door release lever.............306, 337
fuel gauge.......................18,24
low fuel warning light..................17
octane rating....................308, 309
quality..........................308
running out of fuel....................311
safety information relating to automotive fuels......310
storing your vehicle...................334
treating emergencies...................310
Fuel cap..........................306
removing........................306
replacing......................306, 307
Fuel filler door.......................306
remote release......................306
Fuel filter, specifications..................337
Fuel gauge........................18,24
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start...................242
starting after a collision.................242
Fuse panels
engine compartment...................250
instrument panel.....................244
380

Mileage, calculating fuel economy..............311
Mirrors...........................109
automatic dimming rearview mirror...........100
dual electric remote control................110
rearview.........................109
side view mirrors....................109
side view mirrors (manual)................109
side view mirrors (power)................110
Motorcraft parts......................337
O
Octane rating.....................308, 309
Odometer..........................20
description........................20
trip odometer.......................20
Oil filter..........................281
Oil (see Engine oil).....................279
Oil viscosity........................279
Overdrive..........................223
Overseas offices.......................353
P
Parking brake
operation........................218
warning light........................9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts).................337
PCV valve, specifications..................337
Power door locks......................101
Power features
door locks........................101
mirrors.......................109, 110
windows.........................106
Power steering
dipstick.........................289
Index
385