1996 Mercury Villager tires

ServicingYou rVillager
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[SV27400(ALL)02/95]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[SV27500(ALL)01/95]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality
Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. These
Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has set.
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[SV27600(ALL)12/93]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on
this vehicle. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (254-305 mm) or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[SV27700(ALL)01/95]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire quality grades:The
U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you
the following information about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
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[SV27800(ALL)01/95]
Treadwear
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[SV27900(ALL)01/95]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
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[SV28000(ALL)01/95]
Traction A B C
[SV28100(ALL)01/93]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV29650(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29675(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool,
abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
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[SV29700(ALL)04/95]
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to clean with
regular detergent, use whitewall tire cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container and rinse the tires with plenty of
clean water.
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[SV29725(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are
abrasive.
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[SV29800(ALL)03/95]
Battery
[SV29900(ALL)05/96]
The Motorcraft low-maintenance battery requires periodic
service as detailed below. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep
the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the
battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
[SV30000(ALL)05/96]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[SV30100(ALL)07/95]
Battery replacement
[SV30200(ALL)05/96]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement while
under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
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Servicing Your Villager
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[SV47900(ALL)01/95]
Brakes
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[SV48000(ALL)01/93]
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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[SV48100(ALL)01/95]
Tires
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[SV48200(ALL)05/95]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[SV48300(ALL)01/95]
Miscellaneous
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[SV48400(ALL)01/93]
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
the vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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[SV48500(ALL)01/93]
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Lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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Index
Brakes (continued)
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................234, 236
parking...................... 237
power braking................... 234
servicing....................236, 333
stopping distances.................. 236
trailer....................... 251
when storing your vehicle.............. 371
Brights (high beams).................77,124
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 349
headlamps..................... 349
specifications.................... 355
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 282
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 64
Cargo net....................... 171
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 32
Catalytic converter................... 362
Chains, tires...................... 328
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 73
Childproof locks.................... 139
Child safety restraints.................. 31
child safety belts................... 44
child safety seats................... 32
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 25,32
attaching with tether straps.............. 39
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 16,32
in front seat................... 25,32
in rear outboard seat................. 32
in rear seat...................... 32
tether anchorage hardware............... 39
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 205
Rear window..................... 155
washer reservoir.................. 319
Relays........................ 347
Remote entry system, illuminated entry......... 120
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 31
head........................ 159
infant........................ 31
Roadside assistance.................. 275
Roadside emergencies................. 255
Roof rack....................... 173
Rotating the tires................... 323
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Safe driving tips.................... 239
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 247
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 307
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 11,17
automatic locking mode................ 16
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 16
cleaning the safety belts................ 23
extension assembly.................. 22
for adults...................... 9
for children...................... 31
for infants...................... 31
for pregnant women................. 9
head........................ 159
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
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Index
Safety restraints (continued)
maintenance..................... 23
proper use...................... 9
replacement...................... 23
warning light and chime................ 70
Safety seats for children................. 32
and air bags................... 25,32
attaching with tether straps.............. 39
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 16,32
in front seat..................... 32
in rear outboard................... 32
in rear seat...................... 32
tether anchorage hardware............... 39
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
child safety seats................... 32
cleaning upholstery................. 165
head restraints................... 159
Serial number (VIN).................. 283
Service concerns.................... 276
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 296
servicing when you tow............... 273
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 229
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).......9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 11,17
Side mirrors, adjusting................. 170
Snow tires and chains................. 328
Spare tire
changing the tire................259, 263
conventional spare................. 259
finding the spare.................. 261
removing the spare tire............... 261
temporary spare................... 260
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