1996 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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Index
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 303
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........305, 308
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 303
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
tachometer...................... 80
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 229
column-mounted.................. 229
locking the gearshift.................. 57
positions...................... 229
shifting the gears.................. 229
Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
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H
Hazard flashers.................... 112
Headlamps
aiming....................... 348
bulb specification.................. 355
checking alignment................. 348
cleaning...................... 114
daytime running lights............... 114
high beam..................... 124
replacing bulbs................... 348
warning chime.................... 77
Head restraints.................... 159
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 91
High beams
indicator light.................... 77
operation...................... 124
Hitch......................... 250
Hood
latch location.................... 298
lubrication specifications............... 368
release lever.................... 298
working under the hood............... 296
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)........277, 283
Idle
relearning...................259, 296
speed........................ 62
Ignition
chime........................ 58
positions of the ignition................ 57
removing the key................... 58
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............... 31
Instrument cluster.................... 67
electronic....................... 81
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Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 115
location of components................ 89
Interval wipers.................... 125
J
Jack, operation.................... 263
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 257
disconnecting cables................. 259
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors............. 144
programming entry code............... 143
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 58
positions of the ignition................ 57
removing from the ignition.............. 58
stuck in lock position................. 57
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 355
checking...................... 348
daytime running light system............ 114
hazard flashers................... 112
high beams..................... 124
illuminated entry system............... 120
instrument panel, dimming.............. 115
replacing bulbs................... 348
trailer....................... 251
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 123
Liftgate........................ 152
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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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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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R
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
S
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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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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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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