1996 Mercury Villager key

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[LG02150(ALL)09/93]
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Supplemental air bag readiness light
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[LG02200(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
[LG02300(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is
not working properly. This is the computer that controls the
operating conditions of the engine.
[LG02400(ALL)09/93]
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Check engine warning light
[LG02500(ALL)09/93]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does
not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed.
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[LG02600(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off briefly while you are driving, it
means that the condition is no longer present.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG02700(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG02800(ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates
that your battery is not being charged and that you need to
have the electrical system checked.
[LG02900(ALL)09/93]
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Charging system light
[LG03000(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on every time you turn your ignition key to
the ON or START position. The light should go off when the
engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG03100(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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[LG03200(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG03300(ALL)04/94]
The oil pressure light is represented by an oil can symbol. It
indicates the engine's oil pressure, not oil level. However, if
your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure.
The oil can symbol will flash if the oil pressure drops below the
normal operating level. When you turn the key to the ON
position, the light will illuminate.
[LG03400(ALL)09/93]
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Oil pressure light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG04300(ALL)01/93]
Cruise Indicator Light
[LG04400(ALL)01/93]
The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
[LG04500(ALL)09/93]
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Cruise indicator light
[LG04600(ALL)01/93]
Overdrive Off Indicator Light
[LG04700(ALL)07/95]
If you choose to drive in the D (Drive) gear position instead of
inj(Overdrive), you can use the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON
button on the gearshift selector lever. When you drive with the
vehicle in the Overdrive Off position, the O/D OFF indicator
light will illuminate. The light also illuminates briefly when the
key is turned to the ON position.
[LG04800(ALL)09/93]
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Overdrive off indicator light
[LG04900(ALL)01/93]
If the light flashes for about 8 seconds when the ignition is
turned to ON, it means the transaxle control unit received an
improper signal the last time the vehicle was operated. It may
be necessary to have your dealer check the transaxle.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP10305(ALL)06/95]
Automatic Temperature Control System
[IP10310(ALL)06/95]
The control for your Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) is
located at the center of the instrument panel above the radio.
The ATC operates only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and the vehicle is running.
[IP10315(ALL)06/95]
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To turn the ATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any of
the five airflow function selector buttons:P,V,Q,S,
orR.
[IP10323(ALL)06/95]
To turn the ATC off, press the OFF button.
[IP10325(ALL)06/95]
To change the temperature in the display window, select any
temperature between65ÊF (18ÊC) and 85ÊF (29ÊC)using the
NTEMPMbutton.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP10820(ALL)06/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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[IP10830(ALL)06/95]
Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
[IP10840(ALL)06/95]
Rear Wiper and Washer
[IP10850(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the rear wiper and washer can also be found
on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster.
The rear wiper and washer controls operate with the ignition in
the ACC and ON positions.
[IP10900(ALL)06/95]
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Rear wiper and washer switch locations
[IP10950(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the rear wiper, press the RR WIPER switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. The wiper will complete
one cycle every 10 to 15 seconds. To turn off the rear wiper,
press the RR WIPER switch a second time.
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[IP11000(ALL)04/95]
To activate the rear washer, press the RR WASH switch. For a
constant spray, hold the switch for a few seconds. For less
washer fluid, press the switch once and release it. When you
activate the washer, the wiper will cycle twice and then stop.
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[IP11050(ALL)04/95]
Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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[IP11100(ALL)04/95]
Hazard Flasher Switch
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[IP11150(ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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[IP11200(ALL)09/93]
The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn
signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these
lamps will flash on and off. The turn signal indicators cannot be
used when the hazard lamps are flashing. Operation of the
hazard flashers does not affect operation of the brakelamps.
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[IP11300(ALL)12/93]
The flashers work even with the key out of the ignition. The
flashers will work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition. They will not drain the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
your battery is not fully charged, your battery may be drained
to the point where the vehicle will not start.
[IP11400(ALL)01/93]
The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the instrument cluster.
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[IP11500(ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[IP11600(ALL)02/94]1.
Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal
arrows flash.
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[IP11700(ALL)09/93]2.
To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again.
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[IP13800(ALL)09/93]
Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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[IP13900(ALL)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP14000(ALL)09/93]
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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[IP14100(ALL)09/93]
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
[IP14200(ALL)01/93]
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
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[IP14300(ALL)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
[IP14400(ALL)02/94]1.
Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
[IP14500(ALL)04/94]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON to start your vehicle.
[IP14600(ALL)01/93]3.
Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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[IP16000(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[IP16100(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the interior
courtesy lamps (footwell, stepwell, and dome lamps) will light
when either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. If
you have the optional Keyless Entry System the lamps will also
light whenever any keypad or remote keyless entry transmitter
button is pressed. One of the stepwell lamps is located near the
sliding door entrance and there is one on each front door. The
footwell lamps are located below the instrument panel near the
driver's and front passenger's feet. When the liftgate is opened,
the optional liftgate lamp, rear dome lamp and sliding door
stepwell lamp are illuminated.
[IP16200(ALL)01/93]
The lamps that have the time delay feature will automatically
dim until they turn completely off approximately 15 seconds
after the doors are closed. When the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to the ON position, the lamps will turn off.
[IP16300(ALL)09/93]
Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
[IP16400(ALL)01/93]
The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
[IP16500(ALL)09/93]
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The overhead map lamps
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