window Mercury Villager 2001 s Owner's Guide

Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood deflectors
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Park aid system
Rear air deflectors
Side window air deflectors
Touch-up paint
Underbody security lighting
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
Customer assistance
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built-in child seat ...................231
engine compartment ..............228
exterior ....................................227
exterior lamps .........................228
instrument cluster lens ..........230
instrument panel ....................230
interior .............................230±231
mirrors .....................................228
plastic parts ............................228
safety belts ..............................231
washing ....................................226
waxing .....................................227
wheels ......................................227
windows ..................................230
wiper blades ............................229
woodtone trim ........................230
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............24
Clock ................................49, 61, 71
Console ......................................100
overhead ....................................98
Controls
power seat ...............................111
steering column ........................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............193
refill capacities ................196, 232
specifications ..................233±234
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................82
Customer Assistance ................166
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................244
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................237
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............243
Getting roadside assistance ...166Getting the
service you need ....................237
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................248
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................240
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............243
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................198
engine oil .................................189
Doors
door ajar warning .....................10
lubricant specifications ..........233
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................159
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................179
Emission control system ..........219
Engine ........................................234
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................11
cleaning ...................................228
coolant .....................................193
idle speed control ...................201
lubrication
specifications ..................233±234
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..........................188
starting after a collision .........167
Index
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jump starting ..........................179
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................90
T
Tachometer .................................14
Tires ...........................175, 208±209
changing ..........................175, 177
checking the pressure ............209
replacing ..................................210
rotating ....................................209
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................209
treadwear ................................208
Towing .......................................162
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................184
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............155
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........234
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................198
lubricant specifications ..........233
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ............................10, 87V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................236
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................193
Water, Driving through .............159
Windows
power .........................................90
rear wiper/washer .....................88
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers ..........................88
checking and adding fluid .....193
checking and cleaning ....207±208
liftgate reservoir .....................193
operation ...................................88
replacing wiper blades ...........207
Wrecker towing .........................184
Index
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