1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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Engine Compartment
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Index
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A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 10
Accessory position on the ignition............. 86
Additives, engine oil.................. 281
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................ 156
description...................146, 148
driver air bag..................146, 148
indicator light..................... 11
operation...................... 148
passenger air bag.................. 148
service and information labels............ 148
tone generator................... 153
wearing safety belts................. 146
Air cleaner filter, location............... 345
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 312
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 29,84
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 289
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 219
noise........................ 219
see also Brake.................... 219
warning light..................... 10
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 263
Anti-theft system, triggering.............. 118
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 352
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 349
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 29
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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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Index
Brakes (continued)
lubricant specifications................ 343
master cylinder................... 285
new brake linings................... 5
noise........................ 219
parking...................... 221
servicing....................220, 285
stopping distances.................. 221
trailer....................... 237
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brights (high beams)................... 17
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 319
headlamps..................... 319
specifications.................... 325
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 356
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 356
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 216
Cargo net....................... 112
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 156
Catalytic converter................... 316
Chains, tires...................... 307
Changing a tire.................... 256
Charging system warning light.............. 13
Childproof locks.................... 100
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 169
child safety seats.................. 156
Child safety seats
and air bags.................... 156
attaching with tether straps............. 163
automatic locking mode (retractor)........138, 156
in front seat.................... 156
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 156
in rear seat..................... 156
tether anchorage hardware.............. 163
Chime
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 254
see also fuses.................... 245
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts............. 333
engine compartment................. 334
exterior...................... 332
exterior lamps................... 333
fabric....................... 335
headlamps..................... 333
instrument panel.................. 333
instrument panel lens................ 335
interior....................... 335
plastic parts.................... 333
polishing...................... 332
rustproofing.................... 333
safety belts..................... 335
tail lamps..................... 333
upholstery and interior trim............. 335
washing...................... 332
waxing....................... 332
wheels....................... 334
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 56
heating........................ 56
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Index
Clock.......................... 40
Cold engine starting.................. 212
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........131, 133
Controls, mirrors................... 110
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 257
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 289
drain and flush................... 293
preparing for storage................ 338
specifications.................... 343
temperature gauge................ 18,23
warnings...................... 289
Cooling fan...................... 278
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 356
D
Daytime running light system.............. 77
Defrost
rear window..................... 74
windshield...................... 56
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 295
engine oil..................... 283
power steering fluid................. 293
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 274
Dispute Settlement Board................ 352
Doors
door ajar warning light................ 15
lubricant specifications................ 343
Driving under special conditions
heavy load..................... 229
towing a trailer................... 230
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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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Engine coolant (continued)
proper solution.................278, 297
recovery reservoir................289, 345
specifications.................... 343
temperature gauge................ 18,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.................... 18,23
mechanical...................... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic........ 23
Engine fan...................... 278
Engine:idle speed control................ 213
Engine knocking.................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 283
checking and adding................ 283
check oil warning light................ 14
dipstick...................... 283
disposal....................278, 297
engine oil pressure warning light............ 14
filter, specifications................. 341
low oil warning light................. 14
specifications.................... 281
synthetic oil.................... 281
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 281
Entry system
illuminated...................... 83
keyless....................... 114
Exhaust fumes..................... 216
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