1998 Mercury Villager service

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Electrical system
circuit breakers......................252
fuses........................243, 244
relays..........................253
Electronic sound system
antenna..........................84
atenna..........................84
tuning the radio......................33
warranty and service information.............51
Emergencies, roadside
assistance........................345
battery acid spills..................268, 295
fuel...........................310
towing..........................272
Emergency brake (parking brake)..............218
Emission control system..................313
catalytic converter....................313
emissions warranty.................313, 314
Engine
check engine warning light................12
does not start....................209, 210
fuel injected engine, starting...............207
fuel pump shut-off switch................210
preparing to start..................207, 207
service points......................341
starting.........................207
starting after a collision.................242
storing your vehicle.................333, 334
Engine block heater.....................210
Engine coolant.......................285
checking and adding...................285
disposal.........................292
drain and flush.....................289
378

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
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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

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
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Service Station Information
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