1997 Mercury Villager cruise control

Instrumentation
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Door Ajar Warning Light
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If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
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Door ajar warning light
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Cruise Indicator Light
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The CRUISE indicator light will illuminate when the speed
control system is activated.
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Cruise indicator light
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Overdrive Off Indicator Light
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This light illuminates when the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button
on the gearshift selector lever has been pushed. When the light
is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Depressing
the button on the shifter once more, returns the vehicle to
overdrive mode. This light also briefly illuminates when the key
is turned to the on position.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control system allows your vehicle to maintain a set
speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
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Avoid using the speed control when driving under the
following conditions:
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it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed
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in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
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on winding or hilly roads
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on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
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in very windy areas
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To activate the speed control, push the main switch (CRUISE
CONT. ON); the switch is located in the group of controls to
the left of the steering wheel. The indicator light on the switch
will come on.
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Speed control main switch location
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Controls and Features
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Setting the Speed Control
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To set the speed control, accelerate your vehicle to the desired
speed (at least 30 mph [48 km/h]), push and release the
COAST/SET button on the left side of the steering wheel. The
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will come on. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
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Speed control buttons on the steering wheel
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
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Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
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The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the desired speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
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Cancelling the Speed Control
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To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
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If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
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The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset at a higher speed, use one of the following methods:
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Press the accelerator pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET button.
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Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the
vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
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Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Each
time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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To reset at a lower speed, use one of the following methods:
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET button and release
it.
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Push and hold the COAST/SET button. Release the button
when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET button. Each time
you do this, the set speed will decrease by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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Resuming a Set Speed
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To resume the preset speed, push and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. The vehicle will resume the last set
speed as long as the vehicle is traveling at a speed over 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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Information About the Speed Control System
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If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster
will then blink to warn the driver.
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When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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The CRUISE indicator light may blink if the CRUISE CONT.
ON switch is pressed while pushing the RESUME/ACCEL,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL buttons located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
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Power Sunroof (If equipped)
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The power sunroof controls are found in the overhead console.
The power sunroof operates with the ignition in the ON
position.
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Power sunroof controls
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To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the
switch.
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When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to
the vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To
lower the sunroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side
of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
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