1998 Mercury Villager roof rack

Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped)
Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the
four season roof rack. Do not load more than 100 lb. (45 kg).
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR
front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the driver's
door pillar).
The front and rear cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the bars, adjust the bars,
and secure the luggage with rope to the bars. There are also
adjustable loops on the side bars for the rope attachment.
WARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are securely fastened.
The four season roof rack
Driving
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do not
use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
Cleaning Plastic Parts
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner
for routine cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack
the lamps.
Cleaning the Wheels
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to clean with regular
detergent, use whitewall tire cleaner. Follow the directions on
the container and rinse the tires with plenty of clean water.
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are
abrasive.
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Safety Equipment
Vehicle Security Systems
Travel Equipment
Aero Hood Deflector
Bike Rack Adaptor (Attaches to Base Roof Rack)
Four Season Base Roof Rack
Multi Sport Removable Rack
Multi Sport Bike Adaptor
Multi Sport Ski/Snowboard Adaptor
Multi Sport Water Sport Adaptor
Ski Rack Adaptor (Attaches to Base Roof Rack)
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and
luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle
(GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
NOTE: Devices that emit radio frequency (RF) energy such as
AM/FM radios, mobile communication systems
(two-way radios, telephones) and radio controlled
security systems, are subject to the rules and regulations
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47
CFR Parts 2 and 15. Any such system installed in your
vehicle should comply with those rules and should
be installed only by a qualified technician. In addition,
to insure continued compliance with the FCC's
requirements, RF devices must not be modified or
changed in a manner not expressly approved by Ford
Motor Company.
Accessories
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driving with power steering...............220
fluid, checking and adding................289
fluid, specifications....................339
servicing.........................220
Prop rod, hood.......................277
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems).............29
Rear window........................106
defroster.........................75
Relays...........................253
Remote entry system
replacing the batteries..................114
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................121, 129
child...........................151
head...........................121
infant........................151, 153
Roadside assistance.....................345
Roadside emergencies....................241
Roof rack..........................239
Rotating the tires......................300
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..............129
Safety Compliance Certification Label............231
Safety information relating to automotive fuels.......310
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..............131, 137
automatic locking mode.................136
automatic locking mode (retractor)............136
cleaning the safety belts.................332
extension assembly....................143
for adults........................129
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