1996 Mercury Villager wheel

Instrument Panel Controls
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Autolamp thumbwheel location
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Move the thumbwheel all the way to the right. The
autolamp will automatically turn the lamps on and off.
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NOTE: Be sure that you do not put anything on top of the
photodiode located in the top right side of the
instrument panel speaker grille. The photodiode
controls the autolamp; if it is covered, the photodiode
reacts as if it is nighttime, and the headlamps will be
illuminated.
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Autolamp photodiode location
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To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel all the way to
the left.
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You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay on for
approximately three minutes after you turn off your ignition.
The farther the thumbwheel is moved to the right, the longer
the headlamps stay on.
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The chime will sound when the autolamp system turns the
headlamps on and the driver's door is open.
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Interior Lamps
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The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver
and front passenger seats. However, if your vehicle is equipped
with a power sun roof, the dome lamp is located behind the
driver's seat.
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The rear dome lamp is located overhead near the rear seating
positions.
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals.
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turn the headlamps to high beam.
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flash the headlamps.
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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The turn signal lever
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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Steering Column Controls
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and injure
someone.
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Tilt release lever location
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To change the position of the steering column, pull the release
lever on the column down. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position and raise the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control system allows your vehicle to maintain a set
speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
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Avoid using the speed control when driving under the
following conditions:
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when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed
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in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
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on winding or hilly roads
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on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
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in very windy areas
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To activate the speed control, push the main switch (CRUISE
CONT. ON); the switch is located in the group of controls to
the left of the steering wheel. The indicator light on the switch
will come on.
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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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Speed control buttons on the steering wheel
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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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