1996 Mercury Villager battery

386
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 229
fluid, adding..................331, 333
fluid, checking................... 331
fluid, specification.................. 368
B
Backing up...................... 230
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............255, 330
charging system warning light............. 73
disconnecting.................... 259
how to service................... 329
proper disposal, recycling.............. 330
servicing...................... 329
voltage gauge.................... 73
when storing your vehicle.............. 370
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 69
checking and adding................ 333
description..................... 333
specifications..................334, 368
Brakes
adjustment..................... 234
anti-lock...................... 234
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 70
applying the brakes................. 237
brake warning light.................. 69
fluid, checking and adding.............. 333
fluid, refill capacities................ 333
fluid, specifications...............334, 368
front disc...................... 234
if brakes do not grip well.............. 236
lubricant specifications................ 368
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390
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 346
fuses......................337±338
relays....................... 347
Electronic sound system
antenna...................... 121
radio reception................... 226
tuning the radio.................. 210
warranty and service information........... 228
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 275
battery acid spills................255, 331
fuel........................ 307
towing....................... 273
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 237
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 362
emissions warranty................. 362
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 72
does not start................... 61,63
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 59
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 63
preparing to start................... 59
service points.................... 300
starting....................... 60
starting after a collision............... 273
storing your vehicle................. 369
Engine block heater................... 62
Engine coolant.................... 314
checking and adding................ 314
disposal...................... 296
drain and flush................... 318
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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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