warning Mercury Villager 2002 s Owner's Guide

•DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.
•DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
These additives may harm your engine’s cooling system.
•DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant
together in your vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system.
•The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling
system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s
engine cooling system. If you are unsure which type of coolant
your vehicle requires, contact your local dealer.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
reservoir. If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windshield, it
could make it difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant and
distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir, until the coolant is at the
“cold fill level”or within the“cold fill range”as listed in the engine
coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Plain water may be added in an emergency, but youmustreplace it with
a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the
next few times (with the engine cool). If necessary, add a50/50
mixtureof engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”or within the
“cold fill range”as listed on the reservoir (depending upon application).
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have
to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month.
To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from
the engine cooling system, never remove the radiator cap while
the engine is running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may result
in damage to the engine’s cooling system and possible severe personal
injury.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components continue to work properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the“Service Engine Soon”light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells,
leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working.
Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This
decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your“Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon”light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing,
follow the procedure described below:
1. Allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will point to C).
2. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 88 km/h (55 mph), then quickly release the
accelerator pedal completely for at least six seconds.
4. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the
vehicle at a speed of 86 to 96 km/h (53 to 60 mph) for at least five
minutes.
5. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
6. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 km/h (35 mph), and maintain the speed
for 20 seconds.
7. Repeat steps five and six at least three times.
8. Accelerate the vehicle to 88 km/h (55 mph), and maintain the speed
for at least three minutes.
9. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps one through nine at least one more time.
If step one through eight are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any
safe driving mode is acceptable between steps. Once started, do not turn
off the engine until step seven is completed.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Accessory delay ..........................88
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................136–137
and child safety seats ............138
description ..............................137
disposal ....................................140
driver air bag ..........................139
indicator light ...................12, 140
operation .................................139
passenger air bag ...................139
Air cleaner filter ...............234, 239
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................63
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................58
rear seat controls ...............61, 69
Air filter, cabin ............................73
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................217
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................159–160
Anti-theft system ......................112
arming the system ..................113
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
disarming an untriggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
driving with .............................163
fluid, adding ............................232
fluid, checking ........................232
fluid, refill capacities ..............239
fluid, specification ..................241
Auxiliary power point .................86Axle
lubricant specifications ..........240
B
Battery .......................................215
acid, treating emergencies .....215
charging system warning
light ............................................13
jumping a disabled battery ....188
maintenance-free ....................215
replacement, specifications ...239
servicing ..................................215
Brakes ........................................158
anti-lock ...........................159–160
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 160
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....231
fluid, refill capacities ..............239
fluid, specifications .........240–241
lubricant specifications ..240–241
parking ....................................160
shift interlock ..........................162
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................77
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....239
Cargo cover ...............................106
Cargo net ...........................105–106
CD changer .................................53
Certification Label ....................243
Changing a tire .........................182
Child safety restraints ..............141
child safety belts ....................141
Child safety seats ......................144
attaching with tether straps ..149
Index
248

in front seat ............................146
in rear seat ......................146, 148
tether anchorage hardware ...150
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............204
exterior ....................................207
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................207
plastic parts ............................205
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
woodtone trim ........................205
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......58, 63
Clock ................................24, 33, 44
Console ......................................103
overhead ....................................86
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................94
Coolant
checking and adding ..............217
refill capacities ................220, 239
specifications ..................240–241
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................90
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................208
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................196
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................200
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service you
need .........................................194
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................201The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................197
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................200
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................232
engine oil .................................212
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........240
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................166
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emission control system ..........229
Engine ................................241–242
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................217
idle speed control ...................215
lubrication
specifications ..................240–241
refill capacities ........................239
service points ..........................211
starting after a collision .........174
Engine oil ..................................212
checking and adding ..............212
dipstick ....................................212
Index
249

filter, specifications ........214, 239
recommendations ...................214
refill capacities ........................239
specifications ..................240–241
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Floor mats .................................103
Fluid capacities .........................239
Foglamps .....................................74
Fuel ............................................221
calculating fuel economy .......225
cap ...........................................223
capacity ...................................239
choosing the right fuel ...........224
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................228
detergent in fuel .....................225
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................221, 223, 226
filter, specifications ........225, 239
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........225
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...........224, 241–242
quality ......................................224
running out of fuel .................225
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................221
Fuses ..................................175–176
G
Garage door opener ....................95
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............223
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................225
Gauges ...................................15–16engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating ...............................168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating .......................167–168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................74
aiming ........................................75
autolamp system .......................74
bulb specifications ....................77
flash to pass ..............................75
high beam ...........................15, 75
replacing bulbs .........................79
turning on and off ....................74
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58, 63
rear seat controls ...............61, 69
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ...................... 95–96, 98–99
Hood ..........................................210
Index
250

I
Ignition .......................155, 241–242
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................144
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................230
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................206
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................75
J
Jack ............................................182
positioning ...............................182
storage .....................................182
Jump-starting your vehicle ......188
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........155
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................74
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................77
cargo lamps ...............................75
fog lamps ...................................74
headlamps .................................74
headlamps, flash to pass ..........75
instrument panel, dimming .....75
interior lamps ...........................76
replacing bulbs .............77, 79–82
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................76Liftgate ......................................104
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 160
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................13
cruise indicator ...................13, 94
door ajar ....................................14
high beam .................................15
low fuel ......................................13
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................93
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Locks
childproof ................................108
doors ........................................108
Lubricant specifications ...240–241
Lumbar support, seats .............117
M
Message center ...................99–101
Mirrors .........................................86
heated ........................................89
side view mirrors (power) .......89
Moon roof ....................................94
Motorcraft parts ................225, 239
O
Octane rating ............................224
Odometer .....................................18
Index
251

Oil (see Engine oil) ..................212
Overdrive ...........................103, 166
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................160
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....239
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................179
Power door locks ......................108
Power mirrors .............................89
Power point .................................86
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....231
fluid, refill capacity ................239
fluid, specifications .........240–241
Power Windows ...........................87
R
Radio ............................................20
Radio reception .....................56–57
Rear window defroster ...............72
Relays ................................175, 182
Remote entry system .......109–110
illuminated entry ....................112
locking/unlocking
doors ................................108, 110
panic alarm .............................110
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................111
replacing the batteries ...........111
Roadside assistance ..................173
Roof rack ...................................107S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................129–133
Safety defects, reporting ..........202
Safety restraints ................129–133
cleaning the safety belts ........135
extension assembly ................135
for adults .........................130–132
for children .............................141
lap belt ....................................134
warning light and
chime ...........................12, 15, 135
Safety seats for children ..........144
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................129
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ....................144
memory seat ...........................118
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................183
Spark plugs,
specifications .............239, 241–242
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................240–241
Speed control ..............................90
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........155–157
jump starting ..........................188
Steering wheel
controls ..........................85, 90, 94
tilting .........................................85
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tires ...........................182, 235–236
Index
252

changing ..................182–183, 185
checking the pressure ............236
replacing ..................................237
rotating ....................................237
snow tires and chains ............238
tire grades ...............................236
treadwear ................................235
Towing .......................................169
recreational towing .................172
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................193
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............239
lubricant specifications ..........241
Transmission .............................162
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................232
lubricant specifications ..........240
Trip odometer .............................19
Turn signal ............................14, 76
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................242Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................244
Vehicle loading ..........................167
Ventilating your vehicle ...........158
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................212
Water, Driving through .............166
Windows
power .........................................87
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....212
checking and cleaning ........84–85
liftgate reservoir .....................212
operation ...................................83
replacing wiper blades .............85
Wrecker towing .........................193
Index
253