1997 Mercury Villager door lock

Controls and Features
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Anti-theft indicator light
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
remote keyless entry system, the system can be armed
by closing all the doors and pressing the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter.
[CF77400(ALL)05/96]3.
Close all doors. The anti-theft indicator light will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds and then flash once every 2.5
seconds.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all the doors completely. If the doors
are not completely closed, the alarm indicator light
will remain on steadily. The anti-theft system is
armed only when the anti-theft indicator light remains
on steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then flashes every 2.5 seconds.
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Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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Unlock either door with the door key or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if
equipped). This will disarm the system. When you unlock the
door with the key, make sure you fully rotate the key in the
lock. If you do not, the system may not disarm, and will trigger
when a door is opened.
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If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ACC. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door to exit without
triggering the system. Remember to rearm the system by using
the power door lock or the remote transmitter (if equipped) to
lock the doors.
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The remote keyless entry system is designed to work with the
factory installed anti-theft system. It may not work with other
anti-theft systems.
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Triggering the anti-theft system
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without using the door key or the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped)
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the liftgate is opened or unlocked
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the hood is opened
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Controls and Features
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Disarming a triggered anti-theft system
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking the driver or passenger doors
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unlocking the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped)
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putting the key in the ignition and turning it to the ACC
position
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 30 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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NOTE: Factory installed remote keyless entry systems will
only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety
belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the
shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear
the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it
around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use
a single belt for more than one person.
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RWARNING
Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt.
If you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, see the
nearest qualified technician immediately.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps to
reduce your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
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To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt
from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted.
If it is, remove the twist. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
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Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understandImportant Safety Belt
Informationat the beginning of this chapter.
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If you decide to move the three-passenger bench seat forward to
the second row position, passengers riding in the seat will use
the second row safety belts.
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Installing the Two-Passenger Bench Seat
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To replace the bench seat in its original position:
[RR04800(ALL)07/95]1.
Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
[RR04900(ALL)01/93]2.
With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the
seat into the vehicle.
[RR05000(ALL)01/93]3.
Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
[RR05100(ALL)01/93]4.
Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs
to the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
[RR05200(ALL)01/93]5.
Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
[RR05300(ALL)05/96]6.
Always reattach the tongue into the auxiliary buckle
mounted to the sliding door side of the seat.
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Labels have been provided on the side of the seat to remind
you of important safety precautions.
[RR05700(ALL)01/93]7.
Replace any floor mats that were removed.
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RWARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs
from engaging properly.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll and that
the tires and jack are on a level, solid surface. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ð that is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
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Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. You will have to unfasten the jack before
removing it as shown in the illustration. The jack handle is
in the tool kit located behind the jack.
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Maintenance and Care
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Removing the tethered fuel cap
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Open the fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle.
[MC35150(ALL)05/96]2.
Slowly unscrew the cap counterclockwise, using caution to
minimize the possibility of fuel spraying.
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The tethered fuel cap
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If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft
or equivalent part.
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RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work
improperly in a collision.
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RWARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until
it stops before completely removing the cap.
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