1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

Controls and Features
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it.
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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
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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
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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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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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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Cornering Lights
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Your vehicle is equipped with special cornering lights designed
to provide additional illumination toward the direction you are
turning. The corresponding light comes on when a turn is
signaled.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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Controls and Features
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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Variable Interval Wipers
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Your vehicle has wipers that you can set to operate at varying
intervals. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe
less often in light rain or more often in heavier rain.
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Variable interval wiper control
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever to the most effective interval. The farther the knob
is from the OFF position, the faster the wipers move.
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the knob on the
turn signal lever. For a constant spray, push and hold the end
of the knob. If the windshield wipers are off, they automatically
turn on for two wipe cycles after you squirt the washer fluid.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty and never activate the washers for more than
fifteen seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your vehicle is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button. To learn about the operation of the gearshift
lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see theDrivingchapter.
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Gearshift lever location
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Controls and Features
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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Tilt release lever location
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To change the position of the steering column, pull the release
lever on the column down. Move the steering wheel to the
desired position and raise the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control system allows your vehicle to maintain a set
speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
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Avoid using the speed control when driving under the
following conditions:
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it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed
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in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
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on winding or hilly roads
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on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
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in very windy areas
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To activate the speed control, push the main switch (CRUISE
CONT. ON); the switch is located in the group of controls to
the left of the steering wheel. The indicator light on the switch
will come on.
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Speed control main switch location
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Setting the Speed Control
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To set the speed control, accelerate your vehicle to the desired
speed (at least 30 mph [48 km/h]), push and release the
COAST/SET button on the left side of the steering wheel. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will come on. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
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Speed control buttons on the steering wheel
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
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Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
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The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the desired speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
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Cancelling the Speed Control
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To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
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If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
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The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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