1996 Mercury Villager check engine light

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Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 282
Foreign registration.................. 284
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 308
choosing the right fuel............... 305
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 303
filter, specifications................. 367
fuel filler door release lever...........303, 367
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 305
quality....................... 305
running out of fuel................. 308
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 307
storing your vehicle................. 370
treating emergencies................. 307
Fuel cap
removing...................... 303
replacing...................... 303
Fuel filler door.................... 303
remote release................... 303
Fuel filter, specifications................ 367
Fuel gauge..................... 77,83
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 273
starting after a collision............... 273
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 344
instrument panel.................. 338
Fuses
charts....................... 338
checking and replacing............... 337
circuit breakers................... 346
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Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 71
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 70
brake........................ 69
charging system................... 73
check engine..................... 72
door ajar....................... 74
engine oil pressure.................. 73
hazard warning light................ 112
high beam...................... 77
low fuel....................... 76
oil pressure...................... 73
rear ABS....................... 70
safety belt...................... 70
turn signal indicator................. 123
Load limits
GAWR....................... 241
GVWR....................... 241
trailer towing.................... 249
Lubricant specifications................ 368
Luggage rack..................... 173
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 267
tightening sequence................. 271
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 295
Map pockets..................... 166
Master cylinder, brakes................ 333
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 308
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 139
dual electric remote control............. 170
rearview...................... 169
side view mirrors (manual)............. 170
side view mirrors (power).............. 170
Motorcraft parts.................... 367
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Index
O
Octane rating..................... 305
Odometer
description...................... 79
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil filter....................... 313
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 310
Oil viscosity...................... 310
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 364
Overdrive....................... 231
Overseas offices.................... 284
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 237
warning light..................... 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 367
PCV valve, specifications................ 367
Power door locks................... 140
Power features
door locks..................... 140
mirrors....................... 169
windows...................... 155
Power steering
dipstick...................... 335
driving with power steering............. 234
fluid, checking and adding.............. 335
fluid, specifications................. 368
servicing...................... 234
Prop rod, hood.................... 298
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Spark plugs, specifications............... 367
Special driving conditions............... 239
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 368
Speed control
accelerating..................... 131
canceling a set speed................ 132
resetting...................... 132
resuming a set speed................ 132
tap up/tap down.................. 132
when towing a trailer................ 252
Speedometer...................... 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 59
starting a cold engine................. 60
starting after a collision............... 273
Steering, power.................... 234
Steering wheel
locking........................ 57
speed controls................... 128
Storage compartments
cargo net...................... 171
map pockets.................... 166
Storing your vehicle.................. 369
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 71
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 23
T
Tachometer....................... 80
mechanical cluster................... 80
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................348, 355
cleaning...................... 114
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 91
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 39
Tires
changing...................... 259
checking the pressure................ 322
cleaning...................... 329
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