wiper fluid Mercury Villager 2002 Owner's Manuals

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Windshield washer fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification ESR-M17P5–A.
Refer toLubricant specificationsin this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the
windshield.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
Maintenance and Specifications
212

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

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