1996 Mercury Villager engine oil

Index
385
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 70
Accessory position on the ignition............. 57
Additives, engine oil.................. 310
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats............... 25,32
description.................... 23,26
driver air bag................... 23,26
indicator light..................... 71
operation....................... 26
passenger air bag................... 26
proper seating.................... 24
service and information labels............. 26
tone generator.................... 30
wearing safety belts.................. 24
Air cleaner filter, location............... 300
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 121, 205, 226
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 314
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 234
noise........................ 235
see also Brake.................... 234
warning light..................... 70
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 267
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 278
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 275
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 205
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Index
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 314
drain and flush................... 318
preparing for storage................ 370
specifications.................... 368
temperature gauge................ 78,82
warnings...................... 314
Cooling fan...................... 296
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 128
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 282
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 89
Daytime running light system............. 114
Defrost, windshield................... 91
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 331
engine oil..................... 311
power steering fluid................. 335
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 273
Dispute Settlement Board................ 278
Doors
door ajar warning light................ 74
lubricant specifications................ 368
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 240
heavy load..................... 241
high speed..................... 240
high water..................... 241
slippery roads................... 240
tips for safe driving................. 239
towing a trailer................... 242
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Index
Engine coolant (continued)
preparing for storage................ 370
proper solution................... 333
recovery reservoir................300, 314
specifications.................... 368
temperature gauge................ 78,82
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.................... 78,82
mechanical.................... 78,82
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic...... 78,82
Engine fan...................... 296
Engine:idle speed control................. 62
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............311, 313
checking and adding................ 311
dipstick...................... 311
disposal....................296, 333
engine oil pressure warning light............ 73
filter, specifications................. 367
specifications.................... 310
synthetic oil.................... 310
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 310
Entry system, illuminated............... 120
Exhaust fumes...................... 64
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............. 296
Federal Communications Commission.......... 228
Flashers, hazard.................... 112
Flashing the lamps................... 124
Flat tire........................ 259
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 278
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 282
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Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 71
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 70
brake........................ 69
charging system................... 73
check engine..................... 72
door ajar....................... 74
engine oil pressure.................. 73
hazard warning light................ 112
high beam...................... 77
low fuel....................... 76
oil pressure...................... 73
rear ABS....................... 70
safety belt...................... 70
turn signal indicator................. 123
Load limits
GAWR....................... 241
GVWR....................... 241
trailer towing.................... 249
Lubricant specifications................ 368
Luggage rack..................... 173
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 267
tightening sequence................. 271
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 295
Map pockets..................... 166
Master cylinder, brakes................ 333
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 308
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 139
dual electric remote control............. 170
rearview...................... 169
side view mirrors (manual)............. 170
side view mirrors (power).............. 170
Motorcraft parts.................... 367
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Index
O
Octane rating..................... 305
Odometer
description...................... 79
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil filter....................... 313
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 310
Oil viscosity...................... 310
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 364
Overdrive....................... 231
Overseas offices.................... 284
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 237
warning light..................... 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 367
PCV valve, specifications................ 367
Power door locks................... 140
Power features
door locks..................... 140
mirrors....................... 169
windows...................... 155
Power steering
dipstick...................... 335
driving with power steering............. 234
fluid, checking and adding.............. 335
fluid, specifications................. 368
servicing...................... 234
Prop rod, hood.................... 298
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U
Used engine oil, disposal..............296, 333
V
Variable interval wipers................ 125
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........277, 283
Vehicle loading, calculating the load.......... 247
Vehicle storage.................... 369
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 91
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 310
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 73
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 77
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 70
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 67
Warranties, radio................... 228
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 319
reservoir...................... 319
windshield..................... 319
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 241
Wheel and tire matching................ 325
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 368
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 273
Wheels........................ 325
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 267
cleaning...................... 329
inspection and maintenance............. 322
lug nuts...................... 263
replacement.................... 325
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