1996 Mercury Villager instrument cluster

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The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument
cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not required.
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[SR13420(ALL)06/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
[SR13460(ALL)06/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR13500(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
[SR13550(ALL)07/95]
Disposal of supplemental air bags or supplemental air
bag equipped vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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[ST05200(ALL)03/95]3.
Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is set before you turn the key.
[ST05400(ALL)04/95]4.
Test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make
sure they work. Refer to theWarning Lights and Gauges
chapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicleat the
beginning of this section.
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[ST06000(ALL)01/93]2.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to ON.
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[ST06100(ALL)03/95]3.
DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your
engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is
parked.
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[ST06200(ALL)02/95]4.
Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the
engine starts. Allow the key to return to the ON position
after the engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering
wheel slightly because it may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If the engine does
not start infifteen (15) secondson the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the engine does not
start infive (5) secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
[LG00410(ALL)04/94]
Warning Lights and Gauges
[LG00420(ALL)04/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. The illustrations on the following
pages show the major parts of the instrument panel described in
this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[LG00430(ALL)04/94]
To clean the lenses on your instrument panel, use Ford Glass
Cleaner and a soft cloth. Never use paper towels or abrasive
cleaners; they can scratch the lenses.
[LG00440(ALL)01/93]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped
together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a
cluster. Your vehicle may have a mechanical cluster or an
electronic cluster.
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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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[IP10830(ALL)06/95]
Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
[IP10840(ALL)06/95]
Rear Wiper and Washer
[IP10850(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the rear wiper and washer can also be found
on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster.
The rear wiper and washer controls operate with the ignition in
the ACC and ON positions.
[IP10900(ALL)06/95]
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Rear wiper and washer switch locations
[IP10950(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the rear wiper, press the RR WIPER switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. The wiper will complete
one cycle every 10 to 15 seconds. To turn off the rear wiper,
press the RR WIPER switch a second time.
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To activate the rear washer, press the RR WASH switch. For a
constant spray, hold the switch for a few seconds. For less
washer fluid, press the switch once and release it. When you
activate the washer, the wiper will cycle twice and then stop.
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[IP11050(ALL)04/95]
Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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[IP11100(ALL)04/95]
Hazard Flasher Switch
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[IP11150(ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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[IP11200(ALL)09/93]
The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn
signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these
lamps will flash on and off. The turn signal indicators cannot be
used when the hazard lamps are flashing. Operation of the
hazard flashers does not affect operation of the brakelamps.
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[IP11300(ALL)12/93]
The flashers work even with the key out of the ignition. The
flashers will work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition. They will not drain the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
your battery is not fully charged, your battery may be drained
to the point where the vehicle will not start.
[IP11400(ALL)01/93]
The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the instrument cluster.
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[IP11500(ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[IP11600(ALL)02/94]1.
Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal
arrows flash.
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[IP11700(ALL)09/93]2.
To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again.
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13-1/2 pica
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Hazard flasher switch location
[IP12100(ALL)01/93]
Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP12200(ALL)01/94]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps and instrument panel lights, use the headlamp control
knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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[IP12300(ALL)01/93]1.
Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lights.
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[IP12400(ALL)05/95]2.
Turn the headlamp knob to the second position to turn on
the headlamps in addition to the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps, marker lamps and instrument panel
lights.
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Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
[IP14200(ALL)01/93]
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF.
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[IP14300(ALL)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
[IP14400(ALL)02/94]1.
Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
[IP14500(ALL)04/94]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON to start your vehicle.
[IP14600(ALL)01/93]3.
Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals.
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turn the headlamps to high beam.
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flash the headlamps.
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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Turn Signals
[SC01700(ALL)02/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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The turn signal lever
[SC02000(ALL)02/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
[SC02100(ALL)02/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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