1996 Mercury Villager lock

Features
159
[FV12200(ALL)05/95]
To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the
switch.
[FV12500(ALL)01/93]
When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to
the vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To
lower the sunroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side
of the switch.
[FV12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the sunroof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
[FV12700(ALL)04/95]
Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
*
[FV12800(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV12900(ALL)04/95]
The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle.
The shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
*
[FV13000(ALL)01/95]
Seats
*
[FV13020(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
*
[FV13030(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
[FV13040(ALL)09/93]
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
*
[FV13060(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
File:08vxfvn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:49:33 1996

162
[FV13700(ALL)01/93]
Reclining Seats
[FV13800(ALL)04/94]
You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
[FV13900(ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
All passengers riding in your vehicle should keep their
seatbacks in the upright position. Lap belts should be
snug and low across the hips. Failure to follow these
precautions can increase the risk of injury to the
abdomen and neck resulting from sliding under the
safety belts in a collision.
[FV14000(ALL)01/93]
To recline the seatbacks:
[FV14100(ALL)01/93]1.
Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean
against the back of the seat.
[FV14200(ALL)01/93]2.
When the seatback is tilted to the position you chose, release
the lever to lock the seatback in place.
[FV14300(ALL)01/93]3.
To return the seatback to its upright position, lift the lever
and lean forward.
[FV14400(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040104-B
Seatback release lever location
File:08vxfvn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:49:33 1996

Features
169
[FV17200(ALL)01/93]
Rear Seat Cupholders (available on some models)
[FV17300(ALL)04/94]
Your vehicle may also have rear seat cupholders built into the
side panels.
[FV17400(ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
Objects stored on the ledges below the rear side
windows can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop or collision. Put small objects only in the
storage compartments.
[FV17425(ALL)06/95]
Third Row Seat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
[FV17450(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle may come equipped with a folding
cupholder/storage tray/storage compartment built into the
passenger's side of the third row seat. Find the indented ledge
on the right of the cupholder and pull it up to reveal the
storage compartment.
[FV17460(ALL)06/95]
Power Point Electrical Outlet (If equipped)
[FV17470(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 volt power point
outlet located just below the rear seat audio controls. The power
point can be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
[FV17480(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Do not plug the cigarette lighter into the power point
electrical outlet. Use the cigarette lighter.
*
[FV17500(ALL)01/95]
Mirrors
*
[FV17600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not allow anything to block your
vision. If you can't see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure yourself or others.
File:08vxfvn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:49:33 1996

184
[RR04500(ALL)01/93]
If you decide to move the three-passenger bench seat forward to
the second row position, passengers riding in the seat will use
the second row safety belts.
[RR04600(ALL)04/95]
Installing the Two-Passenger Bench Seat
[RR04700(ALL)01/93]
To replace the bench seat in its original position:
[RR04800(ALL)06/95]1.
Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
[RR04900(ALL)01/93]2.
With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the
seat into the vehicle.
[RR05000(ALL)01/93]3.
Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
[RR05100(ALL)01/93]4.
Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs
to the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
[RR05200(ALL)01/93]5.
Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
[RR05300(ALL)01/93]6.
Always reattach the tongue into the auxiliary buckle
mounted to the side of the seat.
[RR05400(ALL)01/93]
Labels have been provided on the side of the seat to remind
you of important safety precautions.
[RR05700(ALL)01/93]7.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
[RR05800(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs
from engaging properly.
[RR05900(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Before sitting in the removable seats, make sure that the
seat legs are securely attached by the floor anchors.
File:09vxrrn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:46:49 1996

190
[RR08000(ALL)01/93]
Installing the Removable Bucket Seats
[RR08100(ALL)01/93]
To position the bucket seats back in their original positions:
[RR08200(ALL)06/95]1.
Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
[RR08300(ALL)01/93]2.
With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the
seat into the vehicle.
[RR08400(ALL)01/93]3.
Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
[RR08500(ALL)01/93]4.
Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs
to the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
[RR08600(ALL)01/93]5.
Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
[RR08650(ALL)06/95]6.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
[RR08700(ALL)01/93]
Labels have been provided on the side of the seats to remind
you of important safety precautions.
[RR09000(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs
from engaging properly.
File:09vxrrn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:46:49 1996

196
[RR10700(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
After moving the third-row seat, be sure to latch the seat
in a passenger seating position. Improper location of the
seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and will
increase the risk of severe injury in an accident. After
sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are
locked securely by attempting to move each side of the
seat forward and backward. This must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion in order to prevent
unintended movement of the seat and potential passenger
injuries.
[RR10800(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats
that might be in the way.
[RR10900(ALL)01/93]
The three-passenger seat can be stored behind the second-row
seat(s) to provide extra cargo space in the rear of the vehicle.
[RR11000(ALL)01/93]
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
File:09vxrrn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:46:49 1996

Adjustable Rear Seating
199
[RR12000(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040151-C
Sliding the three-passenger seat
[RR12100(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: When sliding the seat, be sure the middle belt tongue
and buckle are fastened. This will prevent the belt
from falling to the floor or becoming caught between
the seat cushion and the seatback. Keep the middle
seatbelt tongue and buckle fastened when not in use.
[RR12200(ALL)04/95]3.
Make sure the seat securely latches in the lock position of
both seat tracks before driving with the rear seat in this
position.
File:09vxrrn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:46:49 1996

200
[RR12300(ALL)09/93]
24 pica art:0040135-B
The three-passenger seat in the fully forward locked position
File:09vxrrn.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 14:46:49 1996