1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

Controls and Features
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Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
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If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in
any direction by using the mirror controls on the instrument
panel. This switch operates with the ignition in ON or ACC.
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The mirror control switch is on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
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To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
[CF35600(ALL)05/96]1.
Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch
to R or L.
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Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
[CF35800(ALL)01/96]3.
Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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Dual electric remote controlled mirrors switch
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Heated mirror feature (If equipped)
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Both power mirrors are heated whenever the rear window
defroster is turned on. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with
a scraper or you could damage them.
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
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The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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To install the cargo net:
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Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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The rear cargo net
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Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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If you have chosen the keyless entry system option for your
vehicle, you can lock or unlock the doors and liftgate without
using a key. You can also use it to arm or disarm the anti-theft
system (if equipped). For more information on the anti-theft
system, refer to the Index.
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Remote Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote keyless entry
system. This option will allow you to open your vehicle using a
remote transmitter from distances of up to 49 feet (15 meters)
away. The remote feature will operate only when the ignition is
in the OFF position.
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The transmitter can unlock the driver's door, unlock all doors,
lock all doors, and activate the vehicle's anti-theft system (if
equipped).
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Remote keyless entry transmitter
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By pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once, you
can unlock the driver's side door. Pressing the UNLOCK button
a second time within six (6) seconds of unlocking the driver's
door will unlock the other doors. The interior lamp will turn on
and stay on for thirty (30) seconds.
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By pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter once, all the
doors will lock, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn
chirps. When the LOCK button is pushed with all the doors
locked, the parking lamps flash twice and the horn chirps to
confirm that the doors are already locked.
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Using the Panic Alarm
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If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may
activate the alarm to call attention to it.
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To activate the PANIC alarm, push and hold the PANIC button
on the remote for longer than 1.5 seconds. The horn will sound
and the headlamps and tail lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds. To turn off the alarm, press the LOCK or UNLOCK
buttons or hold the PANIC button down for longer than 1.5
seconds.
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Replacing the Batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
Sanyo CR2016 3 volt batteries (included). If you notice a
significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be
replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 49
feet (15 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Replacing the batteries
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Remove the two batteries by snapping open the lid of the
remote transmitter. The transmitter can be snapped apart by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
Replace the batteries with new ones as shown in the above
illustration. Close the lid securely. Press both the LOCK and the
UNLOCK button two or three times to test the remote
transmitter operation.
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If the batteries are removed for any reason other than
replacement, repeat the steps inReplacing the batteriesto test
your remote transmitter(s).
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An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.
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The remote transmitter is waterproof; however, if it does get
wet, immediately wipe it completely dry.
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The operational range of the remote transmitter extends to
approximately 49 feet (15 meters) from the vehicle. This
range may vary with conditions.
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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Replacement/Additional Transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost or an additional remote
transmitter needs to be set, you must change the ID code.
Follow the steps below to change the ID code of your system,
or return the remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system. This is necessary
to prevent unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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ID Code Programming Procedure
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NOTE: All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming
mode is entered and the transmitters are not
programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time, they
will not operate with the system.
[CF75600(ALL)01/96]1.
Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
[CF75700(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert and remove key from ignition six times within ten (10)
seconds. The instrument panel lights will flash twice.
[CF75800(ALL)01/96]3.
Turn ignition key to the ACC position.
[CF75900(ALL)01/96]4.
Press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter once.
[CF76000(ALL)01/96]5.
To enter additional remote controllers (including the
original), unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power
door lock switch.
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Press the LOCK button on a new remote transmitter. The
instrument panel lights will flash twice, indicating code is
entered.
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Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed (up to four remote
transmitters may be programmed).
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Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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This system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft
by monitoring all doors, the hood and the liftgate lock cylinder.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the headlamps and hazard lamps
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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To arm the system
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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Lock the doors by using either the power door lock switch
or by turning the key in either the driver or passenger door
lock cylinder. The parking lights will flash and the horn
chirps to let you know that the system has been armed. The
anti-theft indicator light on the right side of the steering
wheel will light and remain on.
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