1997 Mercury Villager instrument cluster

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Instrumentation
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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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.
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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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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following section explains what each of these
indicators means.
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Indicator Lights and Chimes
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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Brake system and parking brake light
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The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you turn the
ignition key to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb
is working. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is
running and after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the
mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will be
electronic instead of analog. In addition, the electronic cluster
has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to
empty and outside air temperature.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge shows you the temperature of the engine coolant
and is identified by a thermometer symbol. The letter H means
that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL
means that the coolant is within the normal operating range.
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The indicator bar on the graph will move into the normal
operating range as the engine warms up. When you are in
heavy traffic or stop-and-go driving in hot weather, the gauge
may read at the very top of the NORMAL range. This is
acceptable.
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However, if the indicator bar on the graph moves into the H
(hot) position, the engine is overheating and may cause engine
damage. If this happens, you should stop your vehicle as soon
as safely possible. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the
coolant level to be sure that it is at the proper level. If your
vehicle needs more coolant, seeEngine coolant, checking and
addingin the Index and read the section regarding adding
coolant.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
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Rear Wiper and Washer
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The controls for the rear wiper and washer can also be found
on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster.
The rear wiper and washer controls operate with the ignition in
the ACC and ON positions.
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Rear wiper and washer switch locations
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To turn on the rear wiper, press the RR WIPER switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. The wiper will complete
one cycle every 10 to 15 seconds. To turn off the rear wiper,
press the RR WIPER switch a second time.
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To activate the rear washer, press the RR WASH switch. For a
constant spray, hold the switch for a few seconds. For less
washer fluid, press the switch once and release it. When you
activate the washer, the wiper will cycle twice and then stop.
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Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the steering column. For more information, refer to
theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
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Interior and Exterior Lights
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the
headlamp knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lamps.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the second position to turn on
the headlamps in addition to the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps, marker lamps and instrument panel
lamps.
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Autolamp On/Off Delay System (If equipped)
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The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
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keep the headlamps on for approximately three minutes after
you turn the key to OFF
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To set the autolamp:
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Make sure the headlamp control knob is in the OFF position.
If the knob for the headlamps is on, the autolamp system is
canceled.
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Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle.
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Use the autolamp thumbwheel to activate the autolamp
feature. It is located to the left of the instrument cluster. The
white mark indicates the approximate center of the
thumbwheel.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it.
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Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals.
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turn the headlamps to high beam.
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flash the headlamps.
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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The turn signal lever
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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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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