1998 Mercury Villager warning

preparing for storage...................335
proper solution......................292
recovery reservoir..................285, 341
specifications.......................339
temperature gauge...................18,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge............18,23
description......................18,23
mechanical......................18,23
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic.......18,23
Engine fan.........................276
Engine knocking......................309
Engine oil.........................279
changing oil and oil filter................281
check oil warning light..................14
checking and adding...................281
dipstick.........................281
disposal.........................292
engine oil pressure warning light.............14
filter, specifications....................337
low oil warning light...................14
ªbreak-inº oils.......................5
specifications.......................279
synthetic oil.......................279
viscosity.........................279
Engine:idle speed control..................209
Exhaust fumes.......................212
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury................276
Federal Communications Commission............51
Flashers, hazard.....................77,241
Flat tire...........................254
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...............348
Index
379

Ford Motor Company of Canada..............352
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre........352
Foreign registration.....................353
French owner guides, how to obtain.............3
Fuel............................306
calculating fuel economy.................311
choosing the right fuel..................308
filling your vehicle with fuel...............306
filter, specifications....................337
fuel filler door release lever.............306, 337
fuel gauge.......................18,24
low fuel warning light..................17
octane rating....................308, 309
quality..........................308
running out of fuel....................311
safety information relating to automotive fuels......310
storing your vehicle...................334
treating emergencies...................310
Fuel cap..........................306
removing........................306
replacing......................306, 307
Fuel filler door.......................306
remote release......................306
Fuel filter, specifications..................337
Fuel gauge........................18,24
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start...................242
starting after a collision.................242
Fuse panels
engine compartment...................250
instrument panel.....................244
380

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)............226
calculating........................231
definition......................226, 229
driving with a heavy load................226
location.........................230
H
Hazard flashers.....................77,241
Head restraints.......................121
Headlamps
aiming..........................316
bulb specification....................322
checking alignment...................316
cleaning.........................330
daytime running lights..................78
replacing bulbs......................316
warning chime......................18
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system........56
High beams
indicator light.......................17
Hitch............................234
Hood............................277
latch location.......................277
lubrication specifications.................339
release lever.......................277
working under the hood.................276
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)............352
Idle
relearning......................272, 276
speed..........................209
382

Lights, warning and indicator
airbag ..........................11
brake............................9
charging system......................14
check engine.......................12
door ajar.........................15
engine oil pressure....................14
hazard warning light.................77,241
high beam........................17
low fuel..........................17
lowoil ..........................14
low washer fluid.....................17
oil pressure........................14
safety belt.........................11
service engine soon....................12
turn signal indicator....................87
Load limits.........................226
GAWR ..........................226
GVWR..........................226
trailer towing......................233
Lubricant specifications...................339
Lug nuts..........................258
anti-theft.........................261
tightening sequence.................258, 265
Luggage rack........................239
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).................275
Maintenance (see servicing).................275
Map pockets........................126
Master cylinder, brakes...................282
Message center
low washer fluid.....................17
Methanol in fuel......................310
384

Mileage, calculating fuel economy..............311
Mirrors...........................109
automatic dimming rearview mirror...........100
dual electric remote control................110
rearview.........................109
side view mirrors....................109
side view mirrors (manual)................109
side view mirrors (power)................110
Motorcraft parts......................337
O
Octane rating.....................308, 309
Odometer..........................20
description........................20
trip odometer.......................20
Oil filter..........................281
Oil (see Engine oil).....................279
Oil viscosity........................279
Overdrive..........................223
Overseas offices.......................353
P
Parking brake
operation........................218
warning light........................9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts).................337
PCV valve, specifications..................337
Power door locks......................101
Power features
door locks........................101
mirrors.......................109, 110
windows.........................106
Power steering
dipstick.........................289
Index
385

for children.......................151
for infants......................151, 153
for pregnant women.................123, 129
head...........................121
lap and shoulder belts................129, 131
maintenance.......................144
proper use........................129
replacement.......................144
warning light and chime.................11
Safety seats for children...................153
and air bags.....................136, 153
attaching with tether straps...............160
automatic locking mode (retractor)..........136, 153
in front seat.......................153
in rear outboard.....................153
in rear seat........................153
tether anchorage hardware................160
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...............129
Seats............................121
child safety seats.....................153
cleaning upholstery...................332
head restraints......................121
Serial number (VIN)....................352
Service concerns......................346
Servicing your vehicle...................275
precautions when servicing................276
servicing when you tow.................272
Shift positions (see Gearshift)................221
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)......129, 131
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..........131, 137
Side mirrors........................109
adjusting......................109, 110
Snow tires and chains....................305
Spare tire..........................254
Index
387

Transmission
automatic operation...................221
Transmission control switch.................223
Trip odometer........................20
Turn signal
indicator lights......................87
lever...........................87
U
Used engine oil, disposal..................292
V
Variable interval wipers...................89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............352
Vehicle loading
calculating the load...................231
understanding loading information............226
Vehicle storage.......................333
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)........56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)..................279
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)............14
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Warranties
radio...........................51
Warranty Information Booklet.................3
Washer fluid.........................89
warning light.......................17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...............226
Wheel and tire matching..................303
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications...........339
390