1997 Mercury Villager battery

386
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 224
fluid, adding.................... 295
fluid, checking................... 295
fluid, specification.................. 343
B
Backing up...................... 225
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............270, 298
charging system warning light............. 13
disconnecting.................... 274
how to service................... 297
proper disposal, recycling.............. 298
servicing...................... 297
voltage gauge.................... 13
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 9
checking and adding................ 285
description..................... 285
specifications..................286, 343
Brakes
adjustment..................... 219
anti-lock...................... 219
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 10
applying the brakes................. 221
brake warning light.................. 9
fluid, checking and adding.............. 285
fluid, refill capacities................ 285
fluid, specifications...............286, 343
front disc...................... 219
if brakes do not grip well.............. 220
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E
Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 254
fuses........................ 245
relays....................... 255
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 84
tuning the radio................... 33
warranty and service information............ 52
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 349
battery acid spills................270, 299
fuel........................ 313
towing....................... 274
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 221
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 316
emissions warranty................. 316
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 12
does not start.................... 213
fuel injected engine, starting............. 211
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 214
preparing to start.................. 211
service points.................... 345
starting...................... 211
starting after a collision............... 244
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 214
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 289
disposal....................278, 297
drain and flush................... 293
preparing for storage................ 338
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U
Used engine oil, disposal..............278, 297
V
Variable interval wipers................. 89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 356
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 234
understanding loading information.......... 229
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 281
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 13
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Warranties, radio.................... 52
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 89
warning light..................... 17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 229
Wheel and tire matching................ 305
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 343
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 274
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 263
cleaning...................... 334
covers....................... 260
inspection and maintenance............. 301
lug nuts...................... 260
replacement.................... 305
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