Mercury Villager 2001 User manual

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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 22
Seating and safety restraints 110
Starting and driving
Starting 148
Driving 152
Roadside emergencies 166
Servicing
Maintenance and care 186
Capacities and specifications 232
Customer assistance 237
Reporting safety defects 249
Index 250
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Contents
1

The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer to Seating
and safety restraints for more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
Introduction
2

WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
EMISSION WARRANTY
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Introduction
3

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear Power Window Lockout
Introduction
4

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Jack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
5

OFF
AUTO
1
AUTO
2
PUSH INTERIOR
CANCEL
RES
ACCEL
COAST
SET
VOL
NEXT
VOL
DIM
km/h
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
90
100
MPH
TRIP A
RPM x 1000
20
40
60 80 100
120
140
160
0
1
2
345
6
7
8
F
H
CE
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Headlamp control
(pg. 22)
Instrument panel
dimmer control
(pg. 22)
Instrument cluster
(pg. 8)
Anti-theft indicator light
(pg. 104)
Audio controls *
(pg. 86)
Driver air bag
(pg. 131)
Speed control
(pg. 82)
Foglamp control
(pg. 23)
Turn signal lever
(pg. 87)
Windshield
wiper/washer control
(pg. 88)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
6

OFF REAR 1 2 3 4
1
MAX
A/C
A/C
OFF
2
3
4
OVERDRIVE
OFF/ON
FF REW
SIDE 1- 2
BASS TREB BAL FADE TAPE
AMS
AM
FM
CD
CLK
VOL - PUSH ON
SHUFFLECOMPCD
EJ
CD
SCAN
DISCS
TUNE
SEEK
321456
DC
12V
SECURITY
HAZARD
RR DEFOG
RR WIPER
RR WASH
Gearshift (including
overdrive button)
(pg. 157) Hazard flasher
(pg. 167)
Rear wiper/washer
(pg. 88)
Rear defroster
(pg. 42)
Auxiliary power point
(pg. 81)
Audio system
(pg. 42)
Climate control system
(pg. 24)
CD Changer*
(pg. 76)
Instrumentation
7

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard analog instrument cluster
Optional electronic instrument cluster
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Air bag readiness
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
km/h
0
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
90
100
MPH
TRIP A
RPM x 1000
20
40
60 80 100
120
140
160
0
1
2
345
6
7
8
F
H
CE
CRUISE SET
P
R
N
D
2
P
1
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
ABS
AIR
BAG
ABS O/D
OFF
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG. ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
PRND21
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
F
E
H
C
1/2
N
O
R
M
A
L
0
1
2
345678
P!
BRAKE
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
˚F ˚C
MILES/BAL
L/100 km
AIR
BAG
Instrumentation
8

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails
to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced
immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times,
seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance
and care chapter.
!
BRAKE
P!
BRAKE
Instrumentation
9

Door ajar
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any
door is open.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Speed control
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
The “CRUISE” light comes on when
the ON control is pressed.
The “SET” light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL
controls are pressed. The “SET” light turns off when the cruise cancel
control is pressed or the brake is applied. Both the “CRUISE” and “SET”
lights turn off when the OFF control is pressed or the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
CRUISE SET
Instrumentation
10

•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
This light comes on when either the
COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls are pressed. It turns off when the
cruise cancel control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is
turned to the OFF position.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in
this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light
comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the
advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must
be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also
illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light remains on, continues to
flash or fails to illuminate, have the
system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD
II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
CRUISE
ABS
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrumentation
11

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service
Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced
at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Instrumentation
12

O/D off
Illuminates when the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive control in the Controls
and Features chapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light
is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to
the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is
detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control
Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and when
the windshield washer fluid is low.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
O/D
OFF
Instrumentation
13

GAUGES
Standard analog instrument cluster gauges
Optional electronic instrument cluster gauges
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
km/h
0
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
90
100
MPH
TRIP A
RPM x 1000
20
40
60 80 100
120
140
160
0
1
2
345
6
7
8
F
H
CE
CRUISE SET
P
R
N
D
2
P
1
ABS
AIR
BAG
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
ABS O/D
OFF
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG. ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
PRND21
FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
F
E
H
C
1/2
N
O
R
M
A
L
0
1
2
345678
P!
BRAKE
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
˚F ˚C
MILES/BAL
L/100 km
RPM x 1000
0
1
2
345
6
7
8
Instrumentation
14

•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
0
1
2
345678
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
km/h
0
10
20
30
40 50 60
70
80
90
100
MPH
TRIP A
20
40
60 80 100
120
140
160
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
0
1
2
345678
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
ODO
Instrumentation
15

•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
To reset, press and hold the control
for one second.
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Refer to Electronic Message Center
for information on how to switch the
display from Trip 1 and Trip 2
features on the electronic
instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key
is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle
is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle
is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
0
1
2
345678
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
TRIP A
CRUISE
MPH
km/h
km
0
1
2
345678
X 1000
RPM
TRIP 1
TRIP 2
Instrumentation
16

•Standard analog instrument
cluster
•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
ignition and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance
and care chapter.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or
hot.
•Standard analog instrument
cluster
F
E
F
E
1/2
H
C
Instrumentation
17

•Optional electronic instrument
cluster
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.
You can select different features for the message center to display by
using the message center controls located to the left of the instrument
panel.
Selectable features
SELECT
Press this control to select the
following features:
H
C
N
O
R
M
A
L
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
SELECT OD / TRIP
RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
Instrumentation
18

•OUTSIDE TEMP
•INST ECONOMY
•AVG ECONOMY
•TO EMPTY
RESET
Press this control to reset the average fuel economy calculation.
ENG/MET
Press this control to change your
instrument cluster gauges from
English to metric. To switch the
Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (if equipped) display
between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Temperature conversion in
the Controls and Features chapter.
TRIP/RST
Press this control to reset the trip 1 and 2 odometer (which ever is
displayed).
OD/TRIP
Press this control to switch between the permanent odometer mileage
and the trip 1 and 2 odometer mileage.
Message center functions
OUTSIDE TEMP
Press SELECT until the menu
displays OUTSIDE TEMP. This will
display the temperature of the air
outside of your vehicle. The
accurate temperature will be
displayed after the vehicle has
reached the outside temperature
and is driven at speeds of 48 km/h
(30 mph) or greater.
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
SELECT OD / TRIP
RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
OUTSIDE TEMP
INST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
Instrumentation
19