2002 Mercury Villager light

When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch
You will notice that there is only one
drive position on your gearshift
indicator (instead of Drive and
Overdrive). However, you will find a
control labeled OVERDRIVE located
on the gearshift lever. Push in the
switch and the O/D OFF light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in first,
second and third gears and will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in D
(O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending
hills or city driving.
To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press the O/D
OFF control again. Use this control to select between Overdrive or D
(O/D OFF) whenever you drive your vehicle.
If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the
vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control is
pressed, theremay be a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You
should contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the
transaxle could occur.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to give you more
engine braking to slow your vehicle
on downgrades.
Do not go faster than 108 km/h (68 mph) when in this gear. You can
upshift from 2 (Second) to overdrive at any time.
1 (First)
Use 1 (First) for when added engine
braking is desired when descending
steep hills.
The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade
without any need to shift to 1 (First).
Do not go faster than 56 km/h (35 mph) when in this gear. You can
upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time.
P RND21
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
P RND21
P RND21
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Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Driving through deep water where the transaxle is submerged
may allow water into the transaxle and cause internal damage.
Have the fluid checked and, if water is found, replace the fluid.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
•Base Curb Weight:Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or
aftermarket equipment.
•Payload:Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants
and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight
rating minus base curb weight.
•GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):Base curb weight plus payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.
•GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):Maximum permissible total
weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.
•GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):Carrying capacity for each axle
system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.
•GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):Maximum permissible
combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo)
and the loaded trailer.
•Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is
determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer
towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
•Maximum Trailer Weight:maximum weight of a trailer the loaded
vehicle (including occupants and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
•Trailer Weight Range:Specified weight range that the trailer must
fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.
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If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
•The hazard lights control is
located on the instrument panel.
•Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
•Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
SECURITYHAZARD
RR DEFOGRR WIPER RR WASH
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
Eng Cont 10A Powertrain Control Module,
Oxygen Sensors
Room Lamp 15A Interior Lamps
Mirror 7.5A Smart Entry Control (SEC),
Power Mirror Switch
Stop Lamp 20A Brake Pedal Position (BPP)
Switch, Trailer Tow Control Unit
Cigar Lighter 20A Cigar Lighter
Hazard 10A Hazard Warning Flasher Switch,
Anti-Theft Indicator
RR Pwr Plug 20A Rear Powerpoint
Rear Blower 15A Rear Blower Motor Relay, Rear
Blower Motor
Front Wiper 20A Front Wiper/Washer Assembly
Rear Blower 15A Rear Blower Motor Relay, Rear
Blower Motor
Rear Wiper 10A Rear Wiper/Washer Assembly
O2 Sensor 7.5A Oxygen Sensor
Audio/Video 15A Radio/Video System
Turn 10A Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
Audio Amp 20A Subwoofer Amplifier
Front Blower 20A Front Blower Motor, Front Blower
Motor/Speed Controller
Eng Cont 7.5A Powertrain Control Module,
Lighting Control Module
Relays 10A Speed Control, Instrument
Cluster, Rear Blower Motor, Data
Link Connector #2, Cooling Fans
A/C Cont 7.5A Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC)
Module, A/C Relay, Front Climate
Control Panel
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
Electron 10A Transmission Control, Lighting
Control Module, ABS Control
Module, Smart Entry Control
(SEC)/Timer Module
Rear Defog 20A Rear Window Defrost
Front Blower 20A Front Blower Motor, Front Blower
Motor/Speed Controller
Rear Defog 20A Rear Window Defrost
——Not Used
Heated Mirror 10A Rear Window Defrost Switch,
Power/Heated Mirrors
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
——Not Used
H/L RH 15A* Lighting Control Module
HORN 15A* Horn Relay
——Not Used
H/L LH 15A* Lighting Control Module
——Not Used
——Not Used
ABS 40A** ABS Control Module
——Not Used
PWR WND 30A** Power Window Relay, Smart Entry
Control (SEC)/Timer Module,
Power Seats
RAD FAN LO 20A** Low Speed Fan Control Relay
——Not Used
IGN SW 30A** Ignition Switch
——Not Used
RAD FAN 75A** High Speed Fan Control Relay
FR BLW 65A** Front Blower Motor Relays
RR DEF 45A** Rear Window Defroster Relay
ALT 140A** Accessory Relay, Ignition Relay,
Tail Lamp Relay, Fuse Junction
Panel
MAIN 100A** Generator
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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Removing the spare tire
1. Open the liftgate, locate the U-shaped slits in the carpet, and flip up
the piece of carpet to expose the hex nut.
2. Insert the lug nut wrench on the
hex nut in cargo floor.
3. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until tire is
lowered to the ground and the cable
is slightly slack.
4. Remove the retainer from the
spare tire. It may be necessary to
lift one end of the tire to disengage
the retainer.
Stowing the spare tire
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the interior side facing up.
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Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the assisting battery.
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