Mercury Villager 2001 s Manual Online

AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by
your warranty.
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
There are two auxiliary power points:
²One is located on the instrument
panel.
²The second is located in the
drivers side 2nd row trim panel.
DC
12V
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine
and all accessories/locks the steering
wheel, gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
2. ACC, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
4
3
2
1
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
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To turn speed control off
²Press OFF.
Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed
will be erased.
To set a speed
²Press COAST/ SET. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary
momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the
set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 12.2 km/h (8 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RES/ACCEL will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
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To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold RES/ACCEL.
Release the control when the
desired vehicle speed is reached
or
²Press and release RES/ACCEL to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release COAST/SET.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold COAST/SET.
Release the control when the
desired speed is reached or
²Press and release COAST/SET to
operate the Tap-Down function.
Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press COAST/SET.
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
CANCELRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
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To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal.
²Press CANCEL.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
²Press OFF.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
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To return to a previously set speed
²Press RES/ACCEL. For
RES/ACCEL to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than
48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
²Standard analog instrument
cluster
The ªCRUISEº light comes on when
the ON control is pressed.
The ªSETº light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL
controls are pressed. The ªSETº light turns off when the cruise cancel
control is pressed or the brake is applied. Both the ªCRUISEº and ªSETº
lights turn off when the OFF control is pressed or the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
²Optional electronic instrument
cluster
This light comes on when either the
COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls are pressed. It turns off when the
cruise cancel control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.
CANCEL ON
OFFRES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
CRUISE SET
CRUISE
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Audio control features
In Radio mode:
²Press NEXT to select the next
preset station within the current
radio band.
In Tape mode:
²Press NEXT to listen to the next
selection on the tape.
In CD mode:
²Press NEXT to listen to the next
track on the disc.
In any mode:
²Press VOL up or down to adjust
the volume.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
VOL
NEXT
VOL
VOL
NEXT
VOL
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Rear window wiper and washer
Press the wiper control to activate
the rear wiper. Press again to turn
off the wiper. The wiper operates at
a pre-set interval.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
SECURITY HAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER RR WASH
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Press the washer control to activate
the rear washer. The wiper will
come on when the washer control is
pressed, if it is not already on.
HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard flasher control, refer toHazard flasherin
theRoadside emergencieschapter.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL
Activating overdrive
D (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts from third to fourth
gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF
indicator light will illuminate.
The transaxle will operate in all
gears except overdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF indicator light will no
longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transaxle will
automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode.
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER RR WASH
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
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For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transaxle Operation
section of theDrivingchapter.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
Push the tilt steering wheel lever
downward to move the steering
wheel up or down. Push the control
upward to lock the steering wheel in
position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
POWER WINDOWS
²Press and hold the switch to
open.
²Pull up and hold the switch to
close.
AUTO
L VENT R
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