1998 Mercury Villager instrument panel

WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated.
Do not remove the burned out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp
and affect its performance.
Removing the headlamp bulb
1. Make sure that the engine is off and the headlamp switch on
the instrument panel is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling the
connector away from the bulb assembly.
The headlamp bulb assembly
Maintenance and Care
317

Cleaning the Seats
Leather
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and
vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions that
come with the cleaner.
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden area
of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not use it.
Cleaning the Safety Belts
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
332

Instrument Panel
369
Q
U
I
C
K
I
N
D
E
X

Chime
headlamps on.......................18
safety belt.........................11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing..................252
see also fuses......................243
Cleaning your vehicle....................329
chrome and aluminum parts...............330
engine compartment...................331
exterior.........................329
exterior lamps......................330
fabric..........................332
headlamps........................330
instrument panel.....................330
instrument panel lens..................332
interior..........................332
plastic parts.......................330
polishing.........................329
rustproofing.......................330
safety belts........................332
tail lamps........................330
upholstery and interior trim...............332
washing.........................329
waxing..........................329
wheels..........................330
Climate control system
air conditioning......................56
heating..........................56
Clock............................40
Clutch
fluid reservoir......................282
Cold engine starting....................208
Combination lap and shoulder belts..........129, 131
376

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

Ignition
positions of the ignition..................86
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..............151, 153
Instrument panel
cleaning.........................332
lighting up panel and interior...............79
Interval wipers........................89
J
Jack.............................255
operation........................258
positioning........................258
storage..........................255
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables.....................270
disconnecting cables...................272
K
Keys
positions of the ignition..................86
stuck in lock position.................86,213
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart...........322
checking.........................316
daytime running light system...............78
hazard flashers....................77,241
instrument panel, dimming................79
replacing bulbs......................316
trailer..........................235
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)...........87
Liftgate...........................102
Index
383