1997 Mercury Villager tires

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Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 29
Rear window..................... 107
defroster....................... 74
Relays........................ 255
Remote entry system
illuminated entry................... 83
replacing the batteries................ 115
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................123, 131
child........................ 154
head........................ 123
infant.....................154, 156
Roadside assistance.................. 349
Roadside emergencies................. 243
Roof rack....................... 241
Rotating the tires................... 303
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............ 131
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 234
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 313
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............133, 139
automatic locking mode............... 138
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 138
cleaning the safety belts............... 335
extension assembly................. 145
for adults..................... 131
for children..................... 154
for infants...................154, 156
for pregnant women..............125, 131
head........................ 123
lap and shoulder belts..............131, 133
maintenance.................... 146
proper use..................... 131
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Safety restraints (continued)
replacement..................... 146
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................138, 156
attaching with tether straps............. 163
automatic locking mode (retractor)........138, 156
in front seat.................... 156
in rear outboard.................. 156
in rear seat..................... 156
tether anchorage hardware.............. 163
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 131
Seats
child safety seats.................. 156
cleaning upholstery................. 335
head restraints................... 123
Serial number (VIN).................. 356
Service concerns.................... 350
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 278
servicing when you tow............... 274
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 224
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....131, 133
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).........133, 139
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 110
Snow tires and chains................. 307
Spare tire
changing the tire................256, 260
conventional spare................. 256
finding the spare.................. 257
removing the spare tire............... 257
storing the flat tire................. 257
temporary spare................... 256
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Tires
changing...................... 256
checking the pressure................ 301
cleaning...................... 334
inspection and maintenance............. 301
replacing...................... 304
rotating...................... 303
snow tires and chains................ 307
spare tire...................... 257
storing your vehicle................. 339
tire grades..................... 304
treadwear...................304, 306
wear bands..................... 304
wheel and tire matching............... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 230
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 274
with a tow truck.................. 274
Trailer towing
tips........................ 238
trailer brakes.................... 237
trailer lamps.................... 237
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 224
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 295
lubricant specifications................ 343
Transaxle control switch................ 226
Trip odometer...................... 20
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
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