2002 Mercury Villager light

Erasing HomeLink
buttons
To erase the three programmed
buttons (individual buttons cannot
be erased):
•Press and hold the two outer
HomeLinkbuttons until the red
indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release
both buttons. Do not hold for
longer that 30 seconds.
HomeLinkis now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step
2inthe“Programming”section.
Reprogramming a single HomeLink
button
To program a device to HomeLinkusing a HomeLinkbutton previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton.Do NOTrelease the
button.
2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the HomeLinkbutton, follow step 2 in the“Programming”
section.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.com
or1–800–355–3515.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON
position.
The message center allows you to:
•display the outside temperature.
•change your gauges from English
to metric units.
•monitor the instantaneous fuel
economy.
•monitor the average fuel
economy.
•see how many kilometers/miles you can drive before running out of
fuel.
OUTSIDE TEMPINST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
Driver Controls
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Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF
indicator light will illuminate. The
transaxle will operate in all gears
except overdrive.
To return to normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The O/D OFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transaxle will
automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transaxle Operation
section of theDrivingchapter.
LIFTGATE
To open the liftgate window (if
equipped), insert key into lock and
turn clockwise. The window
unlatches and the wiper moves out
of the way.
To open the liftgate, insert key into
lock and turn counterclockwise. Pull
back and upward on liftgate handle
to fully open liftgate.
•The auto-rise feature automatically raises the liftgate or window (if
equipped). In cold weather you may have to assist opening the liftgate
or window since the auto-rise feature may slow down.
•Do not open the liftgate or liftgate window in a garage or other
enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate window is raised and
the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate and window could be damaged
against a low ceiling.
•The liftgate can be locked by turning the key clockwise in between
the upright key position and the liftgate window (if equipped) key
position. Do not turn the key fully clockwise unless you wish to open
the liftgate window (if equipped).
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must
drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
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Cargo Area Features
Rear Cargo net
The cargo net helps stabilize lightweight objects in the cargo area.
Attach the net to the anchors provided. The cargo restrained in the net
must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs.) or the net may not stay secured.
The front and/or rear cargo nets are not designed to restrain
objects during a collision or heavy braking.
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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.
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Re-insert the key and turn to the ON position. Press any control on the
first transmitter. The park lamps will flash twice to confirm the
programming.
To program additional (up to four) transmitters yourself, perform the
following procedure.
•Unlock, then lock the driver’s door using the power door lock switch.
•Press any control on the next transmitter to be programmed. The park
lamps will flash twice to confirm the acceptance of registration.
Repeat this step for additional transmitters.
When programming is complete, open the driver’s door. The park lamps
will flash twice to confirm the end of programming.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 15 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the headlamp control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps after 30 minutes if the
front door is left open or after 60 minutes if the liftgate is left open.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
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 remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
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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 key is removed from the
ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Lock 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.
•Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.
If a door is open, the system is
prearmed and is waiting for the door
to close. Once all the doors are
closed, the security indicator lamp
on the instrument panel will
illuminate continuously when the
system is prearmed.
The system will arm in 30 seconds
and the security indicator lamp will
begin to flash.
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER
RR WASH
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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. Press and hold the desired memory position button. Within ten
seconds, press the unlock button on the transmitter while the memory
button is pressed.
3. When the transmitter has been programmed, the indicator will flash
five times. The indicator light will remain illuminated until the memory
button is pressed again or ten seconds lapse.
To remove a programmed seat position:
1. Press and hold both memory seat buttons 1 and 2 and then press the
unlock button on the remote entry transmitter.
REAR SEATS
Removable floor mats
Whenever the floor mats are removed to adjust or move any of the rear
seats, always reinstall the mats before passengers ride in the vehicle. The
floor mats are specifically designed to keep objects out of the seat
tracks.
•7 passenger vehicle
A. Cargo mat (if equipped)
B. Narrow mats
C. Sliding door mats, LH/RH
ACB
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Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates until safety belt is buckled.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8
inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number
611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too
short for you when fully extended.
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
equipped), LATCH child safety seat tether anchors and lower anchors,
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