1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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Spark plugs, specifications............... 341
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 343
Speed control
accelerating...................... 94
canceling a set speed................. 94
resetting....................... 95
resuming a set speed................. 95
tap up/tap down................... 95
when towing a trailer................ 238
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 211
starting a cold engine................ 212
starting after a collision............... 244
Steering, power.................... 223
Steering wheel
locking........................ 86
tilting........................ 91
Storage compartments
cargo net...................... 112
map pockets.................... 128
Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 146
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster................... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................318, 325
cleaning...................... 333
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 56
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 163
Tilt steering wheel.................... 91
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Index
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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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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Windows
power windows, operating.............. 107
Windshield, washing................... 89
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 300
low washer fluid light................. 17
operation....................... 89
reservoir...................... 287
specifications.................... 288
variable interval wipers................ 89
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 89
Wrecker towing.................... 274
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Service Station Information
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