Mercury 1999 Villager Bedienungsanleitung

Before drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 3Controls and features 19Seating and safety restraints 110Starting and drivingStarting 152Driving 157Roads

Light is blinking:Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy accelera

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)To operate the moon roof:• To open, press and hold the rearportion of the control. This willfully open the moon roof.• To close

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate and the parking and taillamps will flash once.Pres

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This de

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APA

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry.If there is any potential perim

If a door is open, the system isprearmed and is waiting for the doorto close. Once all the doors areclosed, the security indicator lampon the instrume

Disarming a triggered anti-theft systemYou can disarm the system by any ofthe following actions:• Press the unlock control.• Unlock the doors with a k

Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed toprevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Thiswill also prevent passengers

Front Cargo netThe front cargo net can be used tohold small items between the frontseats. To install the net, secure thehooks into the retainers locat

To secure objects on the shelf:1. Disconnect the net loops from the retainers underneath the shelf.2. Place the objects underneath the net and secure

Headlamps on warning chimeSounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s

SEATINGAdjustable head restraintsYour vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head r

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of t

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of t

The lumbar control is located on theinboard side of the driver’s seat.Move the control up or down toadjust lumbar support.Memory seats and mirrors (if

2. Press and hold the desired memory position button. Within tenseconds, press the unlock button on the transmitter while the memorybutton is pressed.

• 4 passenger vehicle (with third row seat in storage position)A. Cargo matB. Narrow matsC. Sliding door mats, LH/RH• 5 passenger vehicle (second row

• 5 passenger vehicle (second row seats removed and third row benchseat moved forward to limousine seating position)A. Cargo matB. Narrow mats• Two pa

• Bucket seat (driver’s side only) -inboard side of seat baseUse only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision.Adjusting

2nd row bucket seats (if equipped)• Adjusting the left side bucket seatPull control up to recline theseatback or fold the seatback flat.• Adjusting th

To exit the third row seat, pull upon the 3rd row access control.To return the seat to a seating position, move the seat rearward until theseat track

• Standard analog instrumentcluster• Optional electronic instrumentclusterSpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.• Standard analog instrumentc

Pull control up to flip seatback to aforward flat position.Adjusting 3rd row benchPull control up to adjust seatbackposition.This control will also al

The entire seat can be moved to four seating positions and two storagepositions.Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats that might be in t

To move the seat to another seating or storage position:1. Lift control (A) to release theseat cushion and flip the cushionup. The seat cushion must b

After sliding the seat, check to ensure that both sides of the seat arelocked in position. This must be done before the vehicle is put intomotion in o

To install the seat:The bucket seats are not interchangeable due to the locations of the seatanchors on the floor of the vehicle. Each seat must be in

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areasare more likely to be se

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombinatio

How to use the automatic locking mode• Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt

Front safety belt height adjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a righ

OdometerRegisters the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.• Standard analog instrumentcluster• Optional electronic instrumentclusterRefer to Elect

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition...The safety belt war

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to wo

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (ten [10]inches) between an occupant’s chest and

Children and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide.Children must always be proper

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burn

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the syst

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child frominjury in a collision.Alwa

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDRENChild and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully fo

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capableof provid

2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro

empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.• Standard analog instrumentcl

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt isextracted and a c

Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is pe

Seat Type/Position Tether to... Reference Section3-passenger/3rd rowpositionFloor anchor directlybehind child seatposition3rd row seats2-passenger ben

Second row seats1. Position the child safety seat on the passenger seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat tetherstrap over the back of the seat.3

4. Rotate the tether strap.5. Clip the tether strap to the seattether slot bracket at the lower rearportion of the seatback.If the tether strap is cli

6. Rotate the tether strap clip.7. Refer to the instructions in thissection under Installing childsafety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt sea

Third row seat and tether anchorage hardwareThe tether has to be attached to theanchorage locations on the floorbehind the third row seatingposition (

Third row bench in second row positionTo attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt:1. Route the tether strap under thehead restraint and between th

BUILT-IN CHILD SEATSBuilt-in child safety seat (if equipped)The 2nd row seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seatconforms to all Federal

1. Pull the release strap near thebottom of the seatback.2. Grasp the child seat at the top of the seatback and pull the topforward to release the lat

• Optional electronic instrumentclusterELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ONp

4. Read all information and warningson the child seat cushion andshoulder safety belt. The child seatis to be used only by children who:• are at least

10. Pull the right shoulder belt fully out to put the retractor into theautomatic locking mode.11. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment stan

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.3. Make sure the parking brake isset.4. Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park).5. Turn the k

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced.• If the driver’s safety belt is faste

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine faster and all

Important ventilating informationIf the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong periods of time, open the windows at lea

BRAKESYour service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.Occasional brake noise is normal and o

ABS warning lampTheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released.

• OUTSIDE TEMP• INST ECONOMY• AVG ECONOMY• TO EMPTYRESETPress this control to reset theaverage fuel economy calculation.ENG/METPress this control to c

• high crown in center of road• high crosswinds• wheels out of alignment• loose or worn components in steering linkageAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATIONBra

Understanding gearshift positionsTo account for customer driving habits and conditions, your automatictransaxle electronically controls the shift feel

automatic overdrive transaxle. When your vehicle cruises at a constantspeed for any length of time, this fourth gear will increase your fueleconomy.Ov

second and third gears and will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in D(O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descendinghills or

Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxleYour automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using anadaptive learning strategy. Th

VEHICLE LOADINGBefore loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:• Base Curb Weight : Weight of the vehicle including any standa

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Repl

The optional Trailer Tow Prep Package is recommended for towing ofany trailer since it provides a heavy duty battery, conventional size sparetire and

Preparing to towUse the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable tra

Trailer lampsTrailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer

INST ECONOMYPress SELECT until the menudisplays INST ECONOMY. This willdisplay your fuel economy inliters/100 km or miles/gallon basedon the type of t

LUGGAGE RACKThe front and rear crossbar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried.Do not load more than 44 kg (100 lbs.) on the luggage rack.To ad

HAZARD FLASHERUse only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when theignit

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the driver’s foot well,behind the kick panel. The resetbutton for the fuel pump shut-offswitch is accessibl

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseRatingMiniFusesStandardFusesMaxiFusesCartridgeMaxiFusesFuse LinkCartridge2A Grey Grey — — —3A Violet V

The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionCorner Lamps 10A Front Exterior Lamps— — Not UsedI/P Illum 7.5A Interior Pan

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionRoom Lamp 15A Interior LampsMirror 7.5A Smart Entry Control (SEC),Power Mirror SwitchStop Lamp 20A Brake Pe

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionElectron 10A Transmission Control, LightingControl Module, ABS ControlModule, Smart Entry Control(SEC)/Time

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescription— — Not UsedFUEL PUMP 15A* Fuel Pump RelayINJ 10A* Powertrain C

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescriptionABS 20A* ABS Control Module— — Not UsedH/L RH 15A* Lighting Control ModuleHORN 15A* Horn Relay— — Not UsedH

Relay boxThe relay box is located in theengine compartment in front of thebattery.The relays are coded as follows:Relay location Description1 Start In

2. Select AVG ECONOMY.3. Press the RESET control to clearthe system memory.• Actual highway fuel economy isnow displayed. This currentaverage measure

Temporary spare tire informationYour vehicle may have a temporary or conventional size spare tire. Thetemporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled

Removing the spare tire1. Open the liftgate, locate the U-shaped slits in the carpet, and flip upthe piece of carpet to expose the hex nut.2. Insert t

Stowing the spare1. Lay the tire on the ground with the interior side facing up.2. Install the retainer through thewheel center and slide the wheelund

1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set parkingbrake.2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),turn engine OFF, and block thediagonally

Jacking notches are locatedapproximately six inches rearwardof the front wheels and twelveinches foward of the rear wheels.6. Locate the jack notch cl

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an ex

Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed.2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.3.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel.• Push and hold top of control tobrighten.• Push and hold bottom of controlto

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.It

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is running.OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.3L V6 engine1. Power distribution box2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Air filter assembly4. Battery5. Rela

ENGINE OILChecking the engine oilRefer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil .1. Make sure the v

• If the oil level is below the Lmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the L and H range.• Oil levels above the H mark may cause engine damage

Engine oil and filter recommendationsLook for this CertificationTrademark.Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetrol

BRAKE FLUIDChecking and adding brake fluidBrake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDChecking and adding washer fluidCheck the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If t

The engine coolant must bemaintained at the correct fluidlevel and concentration to workproperly. If the engine coolantfluid level and concentration i

ICONSIndicates a safety alert. Read thefollowing section on Warnings.Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns

High beamsPush forward to activate.Pull toward you to deactivate.Flash to passPull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate.AUTOLAMP CONTROL (I

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any enginecoolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.• DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additive

To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released fromthe engine cooling system, never remove the radiator cap whilethe engine is running or

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.• Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the freeze protection characteri

properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice somesign of fluid leakage.Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. T

High fluid levelFluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transaxle failure. Anoverfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orenga

CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT1. Release the four clamps thatsecure the air filter housing cover.2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filte

If the electrolyte level in the battery is low, you can add plain tap waterto the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a highmine

transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resumewithin a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation.If the battery has been

The odor and particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce theconcentration of objectionable exterior odors as well as airborne particlessuc

2. Remove the six (6) screws (B) from the cowl grille (A) at the base ofthe windshield.3. Open the hood.4. Remove the four (4) plastic screws (C) from

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMManual heating and air conditioning systemFan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature contr

8. Remove four (4) screws from the top surface of the cabin air filter topcover.9. Remove the cover.10. Remove the filter element bypulling forward on

14. Position the cowl grille in place.15. Reinstall the four (4) screw anchors and the four (4) plastic screws.16. Close the hood.17. Reinstall the si

INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADESNew vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have their Tire Quality Grade(described below) molded into thetire’s sidew

Temperature A B CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to

• Four tire rotationReplacing the tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads.When replacing full size tires, never mix

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to losecontrol and roll over.Tir

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stopsbefore completely rem

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek med

When the fuel filler door is open, the left hand sliding door willnot open.When fueling your vehicle:1. Turn the engine off.2. Carefully turn the fuel

Octane recommendationsYour vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with an(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We donot recommend the use of gas

The air conditioning operates in MAX A/C and when the A/C control isdepressed. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outsidetemperat

If you have run out of fuel:• You may need to crank the engine several times after refueling beforethe system starts to pump the fuel from the tank to

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled.• Allow three

Habits• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fueleconomy.• Idlin

• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).• Adding cer

The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled MaintenanceGuide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to itsemissions

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing,follow the procedure described below:1. Allow the engine to cool to ambient temper

Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If abulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enterthe lamp

2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts therear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop.”3. Conn

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs1. Remove the two screws and lampassembly from vehicle.2. Remove the bulb by rotatingsocket counterclockwise and p

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs1. Remove two screws, grommetsand the license plate lamp assemblyfrom the liftgate.2. Remove bulb socket by turningc

and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For addedcustomer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere inbetween the fu

Function Number ofbulbsTrade numberStepwell lamps 4 194Glove compartment 1 194All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.To replace a

Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a carwash. If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, itis re

Cleaning the engineEngines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:• Ta

Cleaning the exterior lampsWash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Ta

Cleaning the built-in child seat (if equipped)Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning productsbecause they may weaken the safety

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 3.3L V6 engineEngine air filter element FA-1121Cabin air filter FP-27Fuel filter FG-993Battery (standard) BXT-35Batte

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationBrake fluid HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationDisc brakecaliper railsSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand DielectricCompoundD7AZ-19A331-A(MotorcraftWA-

VEHICLE DIMENSIONSVehicle dimensions mm (in)(1) Overall length 4 945.4 (194.7)(2) Overall width 1 902.5 (74.9)(3) Overall height (with luggagerack)1 7

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification Label be affixedt

Rear seat heatingRear seat heating is provided through the floor ducts located under thefront seats. Airflow and temperature to the rear seating are r

Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel and under th

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program

Ford Extended Service PlanYou can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. For

Getting the service you needAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. When you need warranty re

If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicleneeds service, or if you need more help than the dealership couldprovide, after f

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes• avail

Board membershipThe Board consists of:• three consumer representatives• a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa

You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review.Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral pres

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADABefore exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact theappropriate foreign embassy or consulate.

Ford Custom Silicone Gloss PolishFord Custom Vinyl Protectant*Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl CleanerFord Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover*Ford E

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield underthe hood).• If your vehicle has been parked with the win

Comfort and convenienceAir conditionerAir filtration systemsCargo netsCargo organizersCargo shadesCargo traysDash trimEngine block heatersGear shift k

Soft luggage coverSpeed controlTowing mirrorsTrailer hitchTrailer hitch bars and ballsTrailer hitch wiring adaptorProtection and appearance equipmentA

Tailgate lockTailgate protectorTonneau coversTouch-up paintUniversal floor matsFor maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURETo order the publications in this portfolio in the United States:Make checks payable to:HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. B

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould im

Accessory delay ...90Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...131and child safety seats ...

Ford accessories for yourvehicle ...248Ford Extended ServicePlan ...242Gettin

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) ...165calculating ...165definition ...

Overdrive ...87,164Panic alarm feature, remoteentry system ...101Parking brake ...

Warning chimes ...10,11Warning lights (see Lights) ...6Washer fluid ...198Water, Driving through .

The rear A/C fan speed control allows the rear passengers to control thevolume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.The rear seat A/C sy

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Item InformationRequired fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octaneFuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)Engine oil capacity (includes filterchange)4.0L (4.

Turning the Rear A/C on1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C, set themode selector in any position (other than OFF), and depres

Turning the Rear A/C off:To turn the Rear A/C off, turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climatecontrol system to OFF, orturn the Rear Fan Control on

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system(if equipped)The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automaticallycontrol airfl

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Turning the EATC offPress OFF.Automatic operationPress AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will ap

To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 15°C(60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressingthe temperature controls.For continuous maximum coolin

Fan speed ( )When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfa

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground underthe air con

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisierthanA/CA/C but more economical and will cool the inside of thevehicle faster. A

Rear seat heatingRear seat heating is provided through the floor ducts located under thefront seats. Airflow and temperature to the rear seating are r

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield).• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed du

The rear A/C fan speed control allows rear passengers to control thevolume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.The rear A/C system is c

Turning the Rear A/C on1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C, set themode selector in any position (other than OFF), and depres

turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate control system to RearA/C and turn the Rear A/C Fan Control to 0.For maximum cooling for the front seat

OFFAUTO1 AUTO2 PUSH INTERIORCEFH1/2FUELTEMPNORMAL0000203040506070809040608010012014002345671CRUISEOFFCANCELRESACCELCOASTSETVOLNEXTVOLDIMPane

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefroster.The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes or when theignition

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to m

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. Afterthe last track has been completed, the first track of the current discwill automat

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Treble adjustThe treble adjust control allows youto

Tape select• To enter tape mode while in radioor CD changer mode, press theTAPE control.• If no tape is found, NO TAPEappears in the display.Automatic

Press the 1–2/FF control to stoprewinding the tape.To rewind in CD changer mode,press the CD control (preset 1).Press the control again to deactivater

The shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcont

• to decrease hours and•to increase hours.To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control:•to decrease minutes and•to incre

Rear seat controls (if equipped)The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allowthe rear seat passengers to operatethe radio, tape, or CD changer (ifequipped).To tu

OFF REAR 1 2 3 41MAXA/CA/COFF234 OVERDRIVE OFF/ONFFREWSIDE1 - 2BASS TREB BAL FADETAPEAMSAMFMCDCLKVOL - PUSH ONSHUFFLECOMPCDEJ

Using headphonesPlug a 3.6 mm headphone (notincluded) into either one of the twojacks. Press the / controlto operate the headphones.The speakers will

Premium AM/FM Cassette (CD changer compatible)Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrategy. This lighting feature

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shufflefeature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversingthrough the disc.•

Scan function in radio modePress the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control aga

Starting autoset memory preset1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.2. Press the AUTO control.3. When the first six strong stationsare

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Tape/CD changer mode select (if equipped)• To begin tape play (with

• In CD changer mode, pressing the control for less than three secondsresults in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more thanthree seconds

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.Radio Data System (RDS) fea

• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon, use the SEEK or SCANcontrol to find the desiredprogram type from the followingsel

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESStandard analog instrument clusterOptional electronic instrument clusterCharging systemIlluminates when the ignition isturned

Use the SEL control to manually setthe time.• Press to increasehours/minutes.• Press to decreasehours/minutes.Mute modePress the control to mute thepl

Adjusting the volumePress the + control to increasevolume.Press the — control to decreasevolume.From the RSC, the speaker volumecan not be set higher

Memory preset controlPush the MEM control successivelyto allow rear sear passengers toscroll through the 6 memory presetsin AM, FM1, or FM2.Push the M

Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps areilluminated.

AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset

Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.• Pressto find the nextlistenable station up thefrequency

Scan function in tape modePress the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the

Starting autoset memory preset1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.2. Press the AUTO control.3. When the first six strong stationsare

• to decrease treble output and•to increase treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftsp

Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select• To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE cont

Safety beltMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. For more information, refer

Tape direction selectPress SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape.Eject functionPress the control to stop and eject atape.Press the control to s

Setting the clockPress the RDS/CLK control untilSELECT HOUR is displayed andpress:•to decrease hours and•to increase hours.To set the minute, press th

Press the RDS control. Use the SELcontrol to select ON or OFF toenable or disable the feature.RDS traffic announcementWhen set ON, this traffic featur

• Jazz/R&B• Religious• Rock• Soft• Top 40RDS showRDS sends information with the FMbroadcast, including: station name,station type, and/or radio te

To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3and 5 at the same time. Thewill appear in the radio display.Pressing 3 and 5 at t

The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed.A soft audible sound may be heard from the rear speakers. The frontspeaker w

CD changer (if equipped)The CD changer is located in the center console of your vehicle.1. Slide the door to access the CDchanger magazine.2. Pressto

If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into th

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power on or off.ONLY use the magazine type supplied with the CD changer, other typeswill dam

Cleaning cassette playerClean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten totwelve hours of play in order to maintain the best s

Turn signalIlluminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orfla

• Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by strongersignals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal maytemporarily overtake

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval.2. ACC, a

To turn speed control off• Press OFF.Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased.To set a speed• Press COAST

To set a higher set speed• Press and hold RES/ACCEL.Release the control when thedesired vehicle speed is reachedor• Press and release RES/ACCEL.Each p

To disengage speed control• Depress the brake pedal.• Press CANCEL.Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.• Pr

To return to a previously set speed• Press RES/ACCEL. ForRES/ACCEL to operate, thevehicle speed must be faster than48 km/h (30 mph).Indicator lightThi

In any mode:• Press VOL up or down to adjustthe volume.TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right

Rear window wiper and washerPress the wiper control to activatethe rear wiper. Press again to turnoff the wiper. The wiper operates ata pre-set interv

Deactivating overdrivePress the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) located on the end ofthe gearshift lever. The O/D OFFindicator light will illuminate.

POWER WINDOWS• Press and hold the switch toopen.• Pull up and hold the switch toclose.Power vent windows (if equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped wit

Service engine soonYour vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Bo

Accessory delayWith accessory delay, the window and moonroof switches may be usedfor up to 15 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFFpo

Pull lock control out to engage thelock. Push control in to disengagechildproof locks.POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSThe ignition must be in ACC or ON positio

2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror.3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.Heated outside mirrors (if e

HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER WITH TRAVELNOTET(IF EQUIPPED)The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor,provides a convenient

4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttonswhen the red light flashes rapidly.5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the

• The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver but does not activate the device.• Press and hold the trained HomeLi

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button. Do NOT release untilstep 4 has been completed.2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (afte

To play a message:1. Press and release the PLAYbutton to play the message.2. Press and hold the PLAY buttonto hear all the messages inconsecutive orde

Storage bin (if equipped)The storage compartment may beused to store small objects.Push in to open or close the cover.Installing a garage door opener

• Place the provided heightadaptors on the back of theGARAGE control button asneeded.• Place the GARAGE control buttonin the storage compartment.• Clo