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The light should turn off after a few seconds. If the light stays
on or illuminates when the engine is running Ð you have lost
oil pressure and continued operation will cause s Mercury Villager 1996 Owners Manuals 74
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The light should turn off after a few seconds. If the light stays
on or illuminates when the engine is running Ð you have lost
oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
[LG03550(ALL)02/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
[LG03600(ALL)02/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG03700(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
[LG03800(ALL)04/94]3.
Check the oil level following the instructions on checking
and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (SeeEngine oilin
the index.) Make sure your vehicle is on level ground.
[LG03900(ALL)01/93]4.
If the level is low, add as much oil as necessary before you
drive your vehicle again. Do not drive your vehicle if the oil
pressure light is on, even if the oil level is correct. For more
information about adding oil, seeEngine oil, checking and
addingin the Index.
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Door Ajar Warning Light
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If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG04200(ALL)09/93]
6 pica art:0040061-B
Door ajar warning light
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Cruise Indicator Light
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The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
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Cruise Indicator Light
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The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
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Cruise Indicator Light
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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]
6 pica art:0040063-A
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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High Beam Light
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This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights.
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High beam light
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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This chime will sound if you open the door while the
headlamps or parking lamps are on.
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Gauges
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Fuel Gauge
[LG07000(ALL)07/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly
while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. An accurate reading may be
obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
[LG07100(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040056-A
Fuel gauge
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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Electronic Cluster (If equipped)
[LG09500(ALL)04/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0040064-I
Electronic cluster
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The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electroni Mercury Villager 1996 Owners Manuals 82
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mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
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The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
[LG09900(ALL)09/93]
The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
[LG10000(ALL)09/93]
However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the
H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause
engine damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as
soon as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level.
If your vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking
and addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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art:0040068-A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Fuel Gauge
[LG10300(ALL)01/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates how much fuel is left. An accurate reading may be
obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground.
[LG10350(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040070-A
Fuel gauge
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OD/TRIP Ð The OD/TRIP button lets you switch the
display between the permanent odometer mileage and the
trip odometer mileage.
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OD/TRIP Ð The OD/TRIP button lets you switch the
display between the permanent odometer mileage and the
trip odometer mileage.
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OD/TRIP Ð The OD/TRIP button lets you switch the
display between the permanent odometer mileage and the
trip odometer mileage.
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Fuel computer functions
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art:0040066-A
Fuel and distance computer display
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OUTSIDE TEMP
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This feature lets you display the temperature of the air outside
of your vehicle.
[LG11550(ALL)04/94]
The fuel and distance computer is designed to prevent
inaccurate temperature display readings. For example, a sudden
temperature change (such as driving out of a cool garage on a
warm day), may show outside temperature display readings
which are lower than expected. The accurate temperature will
be displayed after the vehicle has reached the outside
temperature and is driven at speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h) or
greater.
[LG11575(ALL)01/94]
In the event of a decrease in the outside air temperature, there
will be no delay in an accurate temperature display.
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