1996 Mercury Villager instrument cluster

Steering Column Controls
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Speed control main switch location
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Setting the Speed Control
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To set the speed control, accelerate your vehicle to the desired
speed (at least 30 mph [48 km/h]), push and release the
COAST/SET button on the left side of the steering wheel. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will come on. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
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Steering Column Controls
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
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Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
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The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the selected speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
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Cancelling the Speed Control
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To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
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If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
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The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Information About the Speed Control System
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If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster
will then blink to warn the driver.
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When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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The CRUISE indicator light may blink if the CRUISE CONT.
ON switch is pressed while pushing the RESUME/ACCEL,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL buttons located on the right side of
the steering wheel.
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Driving Your Villager
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Driving
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When to use D (Overdrive)
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Overdrive is the normal driving position. When the gearshift
lever is placed in (D) Overdrive, and the Overdrive Off button
has not been pressed, the vehicle will automatically upshift to
second, third and fourth gears. The transaxle will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is reached.
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When to use D (Drive Ð with the Overdrive Off button
activated)
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You will notice that there is only one drive position on your
gearshift selection indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive).
You will find a button labeled OVERDRIVE OFF/ON located on
the gearshift lever. Push in the button on the end of the lever
and the O/D OFF light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate
in first, second and third gears and will not shift into fourth
gear. Operating in Drive (O/D OFF) provides more engine
braking than Overdrive for descending hills, or city driving.
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The OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button
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To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press
the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button again. Use this button to
select Overdrive or Overdrive Off whenever you drive your
vehicle.
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NOTE: Overdrive will not engage until the engine has fully
warmed up.
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Servicing Your Villager
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Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir
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Power Steering Fluid
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Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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Then turn the engine off.
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Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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Quick Index
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Instrument Cluster Ð Standard
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Instrument Cluster Ð Electronic
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394
H
Hazard flashers.................... 112
Headlamps
aiming....................... 348
bulb specification.................. 355
checking alignment................. 348
cleaning...................... 114
daytime running lights............... 114
high beam..................... 124
replacing bulbs................... 348
warning chime.................... 77
Head restraints.................... 159
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 91
High beams
indicator light.................... 77
operation...................... 124
Hitch......................... 250
Hood
latch location.................... 298
lubrication specifications............... 368
release lever.................... 298
working under the hood............... 296
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)........277, 283
Idle
relearning...................259, 296
speed........................ 62
Ignition
chime........................ 58
positions of the ignition................ 57
removing the key................... 58
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............... 31
Instrument cluster.................... 67
electronic....................... 81
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