1998 Mercury Villager window

WARNING
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the
vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from
falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or
window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into
the vehicle.
Closing the Liftgate
To close the liftgate, reach up and pull the handle on the inner
trim panel downward.
When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you can
reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the liftgate. At this point, the liftgate is not locked.
The liftgate window in the open position
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You can lock the liftgate by pushing in the lock lever before you
begin to close the liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate by
closing the liftgate, inserting your key and turning it clockwise
until you hear the lock lever engage. If you turn it too far, the
optional liftgate window will open. The liftgate can also be
locked with the optional power door locks.
The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It
cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.
After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked
with the power door lock button or the key.
NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock
cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard
liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side
of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the
optional flip-up liftgate window.
Windows
Power Windows (If equipped)
Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and closes
the window on that door. The driver door has master controls
that operate both front door windows. You must place the ignition
in the ON position to use your power window controls. The
driver's power window controls include a lockout button which
prevents the operation of the passenger side window from
either the passenger or driver side controls.
To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the
window, lift up on the switch.
WARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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One-Touch-Down Power Window (Included with
optional power windows -- driver side only)
The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, press the
switch down for about one second, then release it. If the switch is
momentarily lifted while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
To close the window you must lift and hold the switch until the
window closes.
Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
To open the flip-open quarter windows in the second or third
row, pull the rear portion of the latch toward you. Swing the latch
forward and out, then lock it into the open position by pushing
rearward until you hear a click. To close the windows, reverse the
procedure.
Driver's side power window controls
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NOTE: Optional third-row power windows must be opened with
the overhead console controls.
Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
The power quarter windows operate with the ignition in the ON
position. The power-operated quarter windows in the third
seat position are controlled by the RIGHT VENT and LEFT VENT
switches on the overhead console. Press the indented side of
the switch to open the windows; press the raised side of the switch
to close the windows.
Manual flip-open quarter window latch location
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Mirrors
WARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview mirror
at all times. Do not block your vision. If you cannot see
through the mirror, it could result in a collision, injuring
yourself and others.
Side View Mirrors
Close your door and adjust the driver seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
If you have manually adjusting side view mirrors, you can adjust
them in any direction by moving the mirror. The mirror heads
can be folded rearward to prevent damage when using an
automatic car wash.
NOTE: Be careful. The convex side view mirror on the right
makes objects appear smaller and farther away than
they actually are. Use the inside rearview mirror (or look
behind you) to determine the actual size and distance
of objects that appear in the convex mirror.
Power quarter window switch
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Heated mirror feature (If equipped)
Both power mirrors are heated whenever the rear window
defroster is turned on. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a
scraper or you could damage them.
Cargo Net (If equipped)
The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between the
third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from moving
around the cargo area.
To install the cargo net:
Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net to
be sure that it is fastened securely.
Dual electric remote controlled mirrors switch
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Rear Seat Cupholders (available on some models)
Your vehicle may have the following types of cupholders:
mtwo second row cupholders attached to the captain seats (if
equipped)
mtwo third row cupholders on the left side and one cupholder
on the right side (if equipped)
mone cupholder built into the side trim panel (without rear
radio controls)
WARNING
Objects stored on the ledges below the rear side windows
can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop
or collision. Put small objects only in the storage
compartments.
Third Row Seat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
Your vehicle may come equipped with a folding cupholder/storage
tray/storage compartment built into the passenger's side of the
third row seat. Find the indented ledge on the right of the
cupholder and pull it up to reveal the storage compartment.
Power Point Electrical Outlet (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 volt power point outlet
located just below the rear seat audio controls. The power
point can be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
NOTE: Do not plug the cigarette lighter into this power point
electrical outlet. Use the cigarette lighter.
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Auxiliary Safety Restraint System for the Second Row
Bench Seat (7 passenger vehicle)
There is a unique safety restraint system for the outside seating
position of the second row bench seat. It is very important that you
read and understand this section before anyone rides in the
outside seating position (near the sliding door) of the
two-passenger bench seat.
The two-passenger bench seat in the second row has a safety
restraint system made up of two buckles and two tongues. There
is an anchor location at the bottom of the C-pillar and another
anchor location at the top of the C-pillar that attach each end of the
seat belt webbing to the bodyside.
One of the seat belt tongues has two ªwindowsº (or holes) and
the other has only one ªwindow.º The seat belt tongue with one
window attaches to the buckle mounted to the side of the seat.
The seat belt tongue with two windows should be pulled across the
passenger's chest and fastened to the buckle mounted in the
middle of the seat.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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