1996 Mercury Villager wheel

Servicing Your Villager
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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of
time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance
recommendations to keep your vehicle in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store your vehicle in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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When your vehicle is stored outside, it will require regular
maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
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Body
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar
or mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housings and
underside of front fenders.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of
auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
your vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches
with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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Chime
headlamps on.................... 77
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 70
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 346
see also fuses.................... 337
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 302
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 114
fabric....................... 165
headlamps..................... 114
instrument panel................... 7
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 23
tail lamps..................... 114
upholstery and interior trim............. 165
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 329
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 91
heating........................ 91
Clock......................... 217
Clutch, fluid reservoir................. 333
Cold engine starting................... 60
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 9,11
Controls
instrument panel................... 89
mirrors....................... 169
steering column................... 123
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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
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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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Index
Tires (continued)
inspection and maintenance............. 322
replacing...................... 324
rotating...................... 323
snow tires and chains................ 328
spare tire...................... 261
storing your vehicle................. 371
tire grades...................324, 326
treadwear...................324, 326
wear bands..................... 324
wheel and tire matching............... 325
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 242
Towing your vehicle
with a tow truck.................. 273
Trailer Towing.................... 242
Trailer towing
tips........................ 252
trailer brakes.................... 251
trailer lamps.................... 251
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 229
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 331
lubricant specifications................ 368
Transaxle control switch................ 231
Trip odometer...................... 80
Turn signal
indicator lights................... 123
lever........................ 123
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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
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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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