1996 Mercury Villager ECU

Safety Restraints
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[SR20220(ALL)12/94]
Tethering to floor anchor
[SR20300(ALL)01/93]
Ford recommends placing tethered safety seats in a rear seating
position with the tether strap attached to the tether anchoring
point as shown in the following illustration.
[SR20400(ALL)09/93]
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Tether anchor point locations
[SR20500(ALL)01/93]
To gain access to the anchoring bolt, cut through the plastic
along the U-shaped tether location outlines on the carpet of the
luggage area. Remove the bolt that is currently in the anchor
location. The tether anchor hardware has been preassembled. To
attach it, orient the tab in the bracket toward the front of the
vehicle and securely tighten the bolt. Follow the child safety
seat directions for attaching the tether strap to the anchor
bracket.
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Safety Restraints
43
[SR20800(ALL)05/96]6.
Before placing a child in the child restraint, use force to tilt
the child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
[SR20805(ALL)05/96]7.
Check that the retractor is in automatic locking mode by
trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot
pull any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in
automatic locking mode.
[SR20810(ALL)05/96]8.
Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured
prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
[SR20840(ALL)12/94]
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[FV05200(ALL)02/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System
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[FV05300(ALL)02/95]
To operate the Keyless Entry System, you must be familiar with
the ªpersonal codeº and the ªpermanent code.º The personal
code is a code number that you select that is easy for you to
remember. This is the number that you enter on the keypad to
unlock the door. The personal code can be changed as often as
you like.
[FV05400(ALL)01/93]
The permanent code is a number that is assigned to your
vehicle. It does not unlock the door but is used to program
your personal code into the system. Once you have
programmed your personal code you will not need the
permanent code again until you wish to change your personal
code.
[FV05500(ALL)01/93]
The permanent code is taped to the computer module behind
the center console of your vehicle. It is also taped to your
Keyless Entry System Owner's Card. For your convenience,
three additional pieces of tape with the permanent code have
been included in the glove box. Place these additional pieces of
tape in safe locations where you can refer to them when
necessary. Do not put them in any location that is accessible to
unauthorized persons, since this would allow them entrance to
your vehicle.
[FV05600(ALL)01/93]
Valid and Invalid Codes
[FV05700(ALL)01/93]
To help protect your vehicle from theft, certain codes that are
easily figured out cannot be registered for your personal code.
Some of the codes that cannot be registered for your personal
code include: the permanent code, five numbers consisting of
the same button, five consecutive numbers and a sequential
combination of numbers. The keyless entry system reads 1/2
and 9/0 as sequential numbers.
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[FV08090(ALL)06/95]
Replacing the batteries
[FV08100(ALL)06/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
Sanyo CR2016 3 volt batteries (included). If you notice a
significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be
replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[FV08110(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 49
feet (15 meters) away from your vehicle.
[FV08120(ALL)06/95]
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Replacing the batteries
[FV08130(ALL)06/95]
Remove the two batteries by snapping open the lid of the
remote transmitter. Replace the batteries with new ones as
shown in the above illustration. Close the lid securely. Press
both the LOCK and the UNLOCK button two or three times to
test the remote transmitter operation.
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Features
171
[FV19200(ALL)02/95]
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Dual electric remote controlled mirrors switch
[FV19250(ALL)02/95]
Heated mirror feature (if equipped)
[FV19275(ALL)02/95]
Both power mirrors are heated whenever the rear window
defroster is turned on. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with
a scraper or you could damage them.
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[FV20100(ALL)09/93]
Cargo Net (If equipped)
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[FV20200(ALL)01/93]
The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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[FV20300(ALL)05/95]
To install the cargo net:
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[FV20400(ALL)01/93]
Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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[FV20500(ALL)01/93]
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Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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[FV20600(ALL)01/93]
To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
[FV20700(ALL)09/93]
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The rear cargo net
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Features
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[FV20800(ALL)09/93]
Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped)
[FV20900(ALL)06/94]
Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the
four season roof rack. Do not load more than 100 pounds
(45 kg). Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the
driver's door pillar).
[FV21000(ALL)09/93]
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The four season roof rack
[FV21100(ALL)01/93]
The front and rear cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the bars, adjust the bars,
and secure the luggage with rope to the bars. There are also
adjustable loops on the side bars for the rope attachment.
[FV21200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are securely fastened.
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Adjustable Rear Seating
179
[RR02300(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: The step mat should be placed neatly in the cargo
area when not in use.
[RR02400(ALL)01/93]
Positioning pins are included with your floor mats to secure
them to the seat tracks. Push the positioning pins through the
plastic loops in the floor mats and into the seat tracks.
[RR02500(ALL)09/93]
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Floor mat positioning pin placement
[RR02600(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: Be sure to keep the seat tracks clear of debris by
cleaning them periodically with a high-powered
vacuum.
[RR02700(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[RR02750(ALL)02/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints are intended to help
protect your head and neck in a collision.
[RR02800(ALL)09/93]
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
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[RR02900(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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