1998 Mercury Villager odometer

Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. Before
each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the reset
control.
Speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Fuel and Distance Computer
The fuel and distance computer has five buttons to operate the
different functions.
SELECT Ð The SELECT button lets you choose the functions
of the fuel computer. Each time you press the SELECT
button, the computer advances to the next choice on the menu.
After it reaches the last choice on the menu, it returns to the
top of the menu.
RESET Ð The RESET button is used to reset the Average
Economy function. Press the SELECT button until the Average
Economy function is displayed. Then press the RESET button.
ENG/MET Ð The ENG/MET button allows you to change your
gauges from English to metric units or from metric to
English units. The displays remain in the units you choose
until you change them again, even after you turn off the vehicle
and start it again. To synchronize the automatic temperature
control module's ENG/MET; refer to the climate control
information in the Controls and Features section of this manual.
TRIP/RST Ð The TRIP/RST button is used to reset the trip
odometer mileage. Press the OD/TRIP button until the trip
odometer mileage is displayed. Then press the TRIP/RST
button.
Fuel and distance computer switches
Instrumentation
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OD/TRIP Ð The OD/TRIP button lets you switch the display
between the permanent odometer mileage and the trip
odometer mileage.
Fuel computer functions
OUTSIDE TEMP
This feature lets you display the temperature of the air outside of
your vehicle.
The fuel and distance computer is designed to prevent inaccurate
temperature display readings. For example, a sudden
temperature change (such as driving out of a cool garage on a
warm day), may show outside temperature display readings which
are lower than expected. The accurate temperature will be
displayed after the vehicle has reached the outside temperature
and is driven at speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h) or greater.
In the event of a decrease in the outside air temperature, there
will be no delay in an accurate temperature display.
Fuel and distance computer display
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WARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect
the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control
and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires
may affect the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer.
Wheel and Tire Matching
See an authorized tire dealer for proper servicing procedures.
Wheels and tires must be properly removed, matched and
remounted to maintain the best possible ride.
Information About Tire Quality Grades
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality
Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. These Tire
Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on this
vehicle. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (254-305 mm) or limited
production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire quality grades:The
U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
Maintenance and Care
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with a gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic beverage. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness could result.
Consult a physician promptly if you experience an adverse
reaction.
Running Out of Fuel
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel
system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle, and
can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100
Kilometers (L/100K).
Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle's break-in
period. This would not be an accurate estimate of how much fuel
your vehicle will normally use.
To calculate fuel economy:
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
2. Every time you buy fuel, record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
3. After at least 3-5 tankfulls, fill the fuel tank and record the
final odometer reading.
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
mEnglish: MPG = (total miles driven)4(gallons used)
Maintenance and Care
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Fuses
charts..........................244
checking and replacing...............243, 244
circuit breakers......................252
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)...................306
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............308, 311
Gasohol..........................310
Gasoline (see Fuel).....................306
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge...........18,23
fuel gauge.......................18,24
odometer.........................20
speedometer.......................19
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge...........18,23
fuel gauge.......................18,24
odometer.........................20
speedometer.......................19
tachometer........................21
trip odometer.......................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating........................231
definition......................226, 230
driving with a heavy load................226
location.........................230
Gearshift
automatic operation...................221
column-mounted.....................221
locking the gearshift....................86
positions.........................221
shifting the gears.....................221
Gearshift:shifting the gears.................221
Index
381

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

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
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