1997 Mercury Villager odometer

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[IS08400(ALL)03/96]
Speedometer
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[IS08500(ALL)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[IS08600(ALL)03/96]
Odometer
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[IS08700(ALL)01/96]
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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[IS08800(ALL)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS08900(ALL)05/96]
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the
reset control.
[IS09000(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040069-B
Speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Instrumentation
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Fuel and Distance Computer
[IS10500(ALL)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0040067-B
Fuel and distance computer
[IS10600(ALL)01/96]
The fuel and distance computer has five buttons to operate the
different functions.
[IS10700(ALL)01/96]
SELECT Ð The SELECT button lets you choose the functions
of the fuel computer. Each time you press the SELECT
button, the computer advances to the next choice on the
menu. After it reaches the last choice on the menu, it returns
to the top of the menu.
[IS10800(ALL)01/96]
RESET Ð The RESET button is used to reset the Average
Economy function. Press the SELECT button until the
Average Economy function is displayed. Then press the
RESET button.
[IS10900(ALL)01/96]
ENG/MET Ð The ENG/MET button allows you to change
your gauges from English to metric units or from metric to
English units. The displays remain in the units you choose
until you change them again, even after you turn off the
vehicle and start it again.
[IS11000(ALL)01/96]
TRIP/RST Ð The TRIP/RST button is used to reset the trip
odometer mileage. Press the OD/TRIP button until the trip
odometer mileage is displayed. Then press the TRIP/RST
button.
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OD/TRIP Ð The OD/TRIP button lets you switch the
display between the permanent odometer mileage and the
trip odometer mileage.
[IS11200(ALL)01/96]
Fuel computer functions
[IS11300(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040066-A
Fuel and distance computer display
[IS11400(ALL)01/96]
OUTSIDE TEMP
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This feature lets you display the temperature of the air outside
of your vehicle.
[IS11550(ALL)01/96]
The fuel and distance computer is designed to prevent
inaccurate temperature display readings. For example, a sudden
temperature change (such as driving out of a cool garage on a
warm day), may show outside temperature display readings
which are lower than expected. The accurate temperature will
be displayed after the vehicle has reached the outside
temperature and is driven at speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h) or
greater.
[IS11575(ALL)01/96]
In the event of a decrease in the outside air temperature, there
will be no delay in an accurate temperature display.
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Maintenance and Care
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RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial,
bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that
are listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that all
tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying
capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on
the decal. If you do not follow these precautions, your
vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
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[MC26200(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size,
type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. ªAll
Terrainº, etc.), as originally offered by Ford.
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[MC26300(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect
the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose
control and roll over.
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[MC26400(ALL)01/96]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires
may affect the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer.
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[MC26500(ALL)03/96
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Wheel and Tire Matching
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[MC26510(ALL)03/96]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper servicing procedures.
Wheels and tires must be properly removed, matched and
remounted to maintain the best possible ride.
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[MC27400(ALL)01/96
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Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[MC27500(ALL)01/96]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality
Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. These
Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has set.
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[MC37300(ALL)01/96
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Running Out of Fuel
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[MC37350(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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[MC37400(ALL)01/96]
You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel
system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
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[MC37450(ALL)03/96
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Fuel Economy
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[MC37500(ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle,
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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[MC37550(ALL)01/96]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in
period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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[MC37600(ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC37650(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC37700(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel, record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[MC37750(ALL)01/96]3.
After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the
final odometer reading.
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[MC37800(ALL)01/96]4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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[MC37850(ALL)01/96]
n
English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
[MC37900(ALL)01/96]
n
Metric: L/100kUMultiply the number of liters used by 100
and divide the answer by the number of kilometers
travelled.
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Index
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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Index
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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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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