1997 Mercury Villager dashboard

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Instrumentation
[IS00300(ALL)01/96]
Warning Lights and Gauges
[IS00350(ALL)01/96]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. The illustrations on the following
pages show the major parts of the instrument panel described in
this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[IS00440(ALL)01/96]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped
together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a
cluster. Your vehicle may have a mechanical cluster or an
electronic cluster.
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[IS00450(ALL)01/96]
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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Update:Thu May 30 09:45:36 1996

Controls and Features
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[CF00400(ALL)01/96]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. Illustrations are provided for the
major parts of the instrument panel that are explained in this
chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[CF00500(ALL)01/96]
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Update:Thu May 30 09:49:09 1996

Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS13230(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should
always wear their safety belts, failure to do so may
increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the
steering wheel or in front of the passenger dashboard
area that may come into contact with an inflating air bag.
Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk
of personal injury in the event of a collision.
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[SS13250(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SS13260(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
injure you. Sit against the seatback and position your
seat such that it is as far back from the steering wheel as
possible but still allows you to properly control the
vehicle.
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Update:Thu Jun 6 10:54:22 1996