1998 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

To arm the system
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Lock the doors by using either the power door lock switch or
by turning the key in either the driver or passenger door lock
cylinder. The parking lights will flash and the horn chirps
to let you know that the system has been armed. The anti-theft
indicator light on the right side of the steering wheel will
light and remain on.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed
remote keyless entry system, the system can be armed
by closing all the doors and pressing the LOCK
button on the remote transmitter.
3. Close all doors. The anti-theft indicator light will stay on for
approximately 30 seconds and then flash once every 2.5
seconds.
Anti-theft indicator light
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NOTE: Be sure to close all the doors completely. If the doors
are not completely closed, the alarm indicator light will
remain on steadily. The anti-theft system is armed
only when the anti-theft indicator light remains on
steadily for approximately 30 seconds after the last door
is closed, and then flashes every 2.5 seconds.
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
Unlock either door with the door key or by pressing the
UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if
equipped). This will disarm the system. When you unlock the door
with the key, make sure you fully rotate the key in the lock. If
you do not, the system may not disarm, and will trigger when a
door is opened.
If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ACC. This disarms the
system and allows you to open the door to exit without
triggering the system. Remember to rearm the system by using
the power door lock or the remote transmitter (if equipped) to lock
the doors.
The remote keyless entry system is designed to work with the
factory installed anti-theft system. It may not work with other
anti-theft systems.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
many door is opened without using the door key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter (if equipped)
mthe liftgate is opened or unlocked
mthe hood is opened
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Disarming a triggered anti-theft system
The alarm can be disarmed by:
munlocking the driver or passenger doors
munlocking the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped)
mputting the key in the ignition and turning it to the ACC
position
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 30 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
NOTE: Factory installed remote keyless entry systems will only
operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
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Seats
Head Restraints
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully raised,
fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press down on
the head restraint adjustment button and move the restraint to the
position that places the restraint directly behind your head.
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
For more information on the rear seats in your vehicle, see the
Adjustable Rear Seatingchapter in this owner guide.
The adjustable head restraint
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Adjusting the Front Seats Manually
If you have manually adjustable front seats, you can move your
seat to a new position by lifting up on the seat adjustment
lever and sliding the seat to the position of your choice. The lever
is underneath the front of your seat.
WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
Seat adjustment lever location
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Reclining Seats
You can tilt back the seats in your vehicle.
WARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the
lap belt snug and low across the hips.
To recline the seatbacks:
1. Lift up the release lever and hold it up while you lean against
the back of the seat.
2. When the seatback is tilted to the position you choose, release
the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. To return the seatback to its upright position, lift the lever and
lean forward.
Seatback release lever location
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Using Power Seats (If equipped)
If your vehicle has power front seats, you can adjust the driver
seat in six directions:
mforward (using the power slide switch)
mrearward (using the power slide switch)
mraise the seat (using the power seat height switch)
mlower the seat (using the power seat height switch)
mtilt seat back towards the front (using the power recline
switch)
mtilt seat back towards the back (using the power recline
switch)
The power lumbar switches (if equipped) provide built-in
support for the driver 's lower back.
minflate the lumbar support pad
mdeflate the lumbar support pad
The passenger seat can be adjusted in four directions:
mforward (using the power slide switch)
mrearward (using the power slide switch)
mtilt toward the front (using the power recline switch)
mtilt toward the back (using the power recline switch)
The controls are located on the side of the seat closest to the
door. The seat can be adjusted even without the key in the ignition.
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