1999 Mercury Villager ECO mode

HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER WITH TRAVELNOTET
(IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, located on the driver's visor,
provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency
codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates,
security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
When programming your HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver, to a
garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect
an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call
toll-free: 1±800±355±3515 or on the Internet atHomeLink.jci.com.
Programming
1. Prepare for programming the
HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver by
erasing the three factory default
codes by holding down the two
outside buttons until the red light
begins to flash after 20 seconds.
Release both buttons.
2. Hold the end of your hand-held
transmitter 5±14 cm (2±5 inches) away from the HomeLinktUniversal
Transceiver surface (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in
view.
3. Using both hands simultaneously
press and hold the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired
HomeLinktbutton. Do not release
the buttons until step 4 has been
completed.
REC DEL PLAY
REC DEL PLAY
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Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate and the parking and tail
lamps will flash once.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, the horn will chirp and the
lamps will flash. The horn chirp
feature can be turned on/off by
holding the LOCK and UNLOCK
controls on the transmitter
simultaneously for two seconds. The
hazard lights will flash three times
each time the system is toggled
between active and non-active
modes.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will not chirp and the lights will not
flash.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, press and
hold the PANIC control for longer
than 1.5 seconds. The horn will
sound and the headlamps and tail
lights will flash for thirty (30)
seconds.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
LOCK or UNLOCK or hold the
PANIC control down for longer than
1.5 seconds.
LOCK
PANIC UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC UN
LOCK
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery up. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer if service is required.
If you purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed), perform the following
procedure:
With all doors closed and locked,
insert and remove the key from the
ignition six times within ten
seconds. All lights (except
headlamps) will flash twice.
Press any control on the transmitter while in the ID registration mode.
All lights (except headlamps) will flash twice to acknowledge acceptance
of registration.
To program additional (up to four) transmitters yourself:
²Unlock, then lock the driver's door using the power door lock switch.
²Press any control on the next transmitter to be programmed. All lights
(except headlamps) will flash twice to acknowledge acceptance of
registration.
When ID registration is complete, open the driver's door. All lights
(except headlamps) will flash twice.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same time.
LOCK
PANIC UN
LOCK
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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash headlamp lamps,
tail lamps and the security indicator lamp, chirp the horn and disable the
starting system.
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of
the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
²Lock the doors with the remote
transmitter (doors opened or
closed). The horn will chirp (if all
doors are closed) to confirm that
the control was pressed. The
horn chirp feature can be turned
on/off by holding the LOCK and
UNLOCK controls on the
transmitter simultaneously for
two seconds. The hazard lights
will flash three times each time
the system is toggled between active and non-active modes.
²Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.
LOCK
PANIC UN
LOCK
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The lumbar control is located on the
inboard side of the driver's seat.
Move the control up or down to
adjust lumbar support.
Memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)
The memory seat control is located
on the driver's door panel. The
control operates with the ignition in
the OFF position or the ignition is in
the ON position and the vehicle is in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
The two buttons provide three
memory positions, one individual
position for each button and a third
position obtained by pressing
buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously.
Position three (pressing 1 and 2 simultaneously) is always full rearward
and downward for exit mode, but is not programmable.
To record the memory positions:
1. Move the seat and mirror to the desired position using the manual
controls.
2. Press button 1 or 2 and hold for at least two seconds. The indicator
light will stay on until the position is programmed. When the position has
been programmed, the indicator light will flash three times. Repeat
procedure for second position.
To record a remote entry transmitter:
1. Program a desired position to a memory switch as indicated above.
2 1
MEMORY
SEAT
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SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the
safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
²Review and follow the information
presented in theAir Bag
Supplemental Restraint System
section in this chapter.
²Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position.
²Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure
the tongue is securely fastened in
the buckle.
²Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
²Place seat back in upright position.
²Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer toAutomatic
locking mode(passenger side front and outboard rear seating
positions).
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Third row bench in second row position
To attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt:
1. Route the tether strap under the
head restraint and between the
head restraint supports.
2. Hook the tether strap hook into
the large hole at the end of the seat
belt tongue of the lap/shoulder belt
directly behind the child seat
position.
3. Adjust the tether strap length until the hook is about one foot behind
the seatback.
4. Pull the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click
is heard. At this time the belt is in automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode).
5. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the lap/shoulder belt. A
clicking sound should be heard as the belt retracts, indicating that the
retractor is in automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap to
remove any slack.
6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the child
restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make sure it is securely
held in place.
7. Check that the retractor is in automatic locking mode by trying to pull
more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more belt webbing
out of the retractor, the belt is in automatic locking mode.
8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
For additional important safety information on the proper use of
seatbelts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entireSeating
and safety restraintschapter in this owner's guide.
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10. Pull the right shoulder belt fully out to put the retractor into the
automatic locking mode.
11. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle
to unlock the retractors, then reinsert both belt tongues.
Removing your child from the built-in child seat
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and the bottom of the chest clip and pull
the halves apart to open the chest clip.
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety belt buckle.
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders and remove the child.
To stow the built-in child seat
Return the child seat cushion to the
upright position, then press firmly in
the center and top of the child seat.
Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision
Inspect all built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors,
and seat latches. Interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected
by a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use
during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Built-in child restraints
not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
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