1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 278
Federal Communications Commission........... 51
Flashers, hazard................... 76,243
Flat tire....................... 256
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 352
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 356
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 356
Foreign registration.................. 357
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
choosing the right fuel............... 311
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 309
filter, specifications................. 341
fuel filler door release lever............. 309
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
low fuel warning light................. 16
octane rating.................... 311
quality....................... 311
running out of fuel................. 314
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 313
storing your vehicle................. 337
treating emergencies................. 313
Fuel cap
removing...................... 309
replacing...................... 309
Fuel filler door
remote release................... 309
Fuel filter, specifications................ 341
Fuel gauge..................... 18,24
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 244
starting after a collision............... 244
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Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 252
instrument panel.................. 246
Fuses
charts....................... 246
checking and replacing............... 245
circuit breakers................... 254
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 309
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........311, 314
Gasohol........................ 312
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 309
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 20
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 18,23
fuel gauge.................... 18,24
odometer....................... 20
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 233
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 224
column-mounted.................. 224
locking the gearshift.................. 86
positions...................... 224
shifting the gears.................. 224
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Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 224
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 232
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
H
Hazard flashers................... 76,243
Headlamps
bulb specification.................. 325
checking alignment................. 319
cleaning...................... 333
daytime running lights................ 77
replacing bulbs................... 318
warning chime.................... 17
Head restraints.................... 123
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 56
High beams, indicator light................ 17
Hitch......................... 236
Hood
latch location.................... 279
lubrication specifications............... 343
release lever.................... 279
working under the hood............... 278
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 356
Idle
relearning..................... 274
speed....................... 213
Ignition
chime........................ 17
positions of the ignition................ 86
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Infant seats (see Safety seats).............. 154
Instrument panel
cleaning...................... 335
lighting up panel and interior............. 78
Interval wipers..................... 89
J
Jack
operation...................... 260
positioning..................... 260
storage....................... 257
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 272
disconnecting cables................. 274
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 17
positions of the ignition................ 86
stuck in lock position...............86,217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 325
checking...................... 318
daytime running light system............. 77
hazard flashers..................76,243
illuminated entry system................ 83
instrument panel, dimming............... 78
replacing bulbs................... 318
trailer....................... 237
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Liftgate........................ 103
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 10
brake........................ 9
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
charging system................... 13
check engine..................... 12
door ajar....................... 15
engine oil pressure.................. 14
hazard warning light............... 76,243
high beam...................... 17
low fuel....................... 16
lowoil........................ 14
low washer fluid................... 17
oil pressure...................... 14
rear ABS....................... 10
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 12
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 229
GVWR....................... 229
trailer towing.................... 235
Lubricant specifications................ 343
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 263
tightening sequence...............260, 267
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 277
Master cylinder, brakes................ 285
Message center, low washer fluid............. 17
Methanol in fuel................... 312
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 111
rearview...................... 110
side view mirrors.................. 110
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Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors (manual).............. 110
side view mirrors (power).............. 111
Motorcraft parts.................... 341
O
Octane rating..................... 311
Odometer
description...................... 20
trip odometer..................... 20
Oil filter....................... 284
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 281
Oil viscosity...................... 281
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 318
Overdrive....................... 226
Overseas offices.................... 357
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 221
warning light..................... 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 341
PCV valve, specifications................ 341
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 110
windows...................... 107
Power steering
dipstick...................... 293
driving with power steering............. 223
fluid, checking and adding.............. 293
fluid, specifications................. 343
servicing...................... 223
Prop rod, hood.................... 279
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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
S
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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