1998 Mercury Villager power steering

When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
The CRUISE indicator light may blink if the CRUISE CONT. ON
switch is pressed while pushing the RES/ACCEL,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL buttons located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Power Sunroof (If equipped)
The power sunroof controls are found in the overhead console.
The power sunroof operates with the ignition in the ON position.
To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the switch.
When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to the
vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To lower the
moonroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side of the switch.
WARNING
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
Power sunroof controls
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Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in any
direction by using the mirror controls on the instrument panel.
This switch operates with the ignition in ON or ACC.
The mirror control switch is on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel.
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
1. Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch to
RorL.
2. Move the control knob in the direction you want to move the
mirror.
3. Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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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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The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but
you can use the parking brake to stop your vehicle in an
emergency if the service brakes fail. However, since the parking
brake does not stop your vehicle as quickly as the normal
brakes, the stopping distance will increase greatly.
Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle has power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer your vehicle.
If the amount of effort needed to steer your vehicle changes at a
constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system
checked. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the
engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes
more effort.
Never hold the steering wheel in the extreme right or left
position for more than five seconds if the engine is running. This
can damage the power steering pump.
NOTE: After any severe impact such as striking large potholes,
sliding into curbs on icy roads, or a collision involving
the front end, have the front suspension and
steering checked for possible damage.
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
To have your engine coolant drained, see your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer or refer to the procedure in the Service
Manual.
Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
1. Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine coolant
temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near the
center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth
several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is installed at
this time.
3. Then turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is
between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on the
reservoir. Do not overfill. To find out how much fluid your
vehicle's reservoir for the power steering fluid will hold, see
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications
in theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification such
as MERCONtATF XT-2-QDX (or equivalent).
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your
vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering pump.
If you must check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make
sure that the fluid reaches at least the minimum (MIN) mark.
The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 70É to 100É F (21É to 38É C).
Power steering fluid reservoir
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Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter EFI, V-6 engine. The following
illustration will show a diagram of your engine and where you
can find items that you should service regularly.
1. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Air Filter
5. Battery
6. Engine Compartment Fuse and Relay Box
7. Radiator Cap
8. Engine Oil Filler Cap
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
11. Engine Compartment Relay Box
12. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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Controls
mirrors..........................109
Convenience kit in cargo area................255
Coolant (see Engine coolant)................285
checking and adding...................285
drain and flush.....................289
preparing for storage...................335
specifications.......................339
temperature gauge...................18,23
warnings.........................285
Cooling fan.........................276
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada........352
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Daytime running light system................78
Defrost
rear window.......................75
windshield........................56
Dipstick..........................281
automatic transaxle fluid.................291
engine oil........................281
power steering fluid.................289, 289
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)................272
Dispute Settlement Board..................348
Doors............................97
door ajar warning light..................15
lubricant specifications..................339
Driving under special conditions
heavy load........................226
towing a trailer.....................227
Index
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