1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 239

Driving Your Villager Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). Vehicle Loading Information Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily use all the available space. Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire sizes, rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for your vehicle at the assembly plant on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The certification label is located on the pillar in the driver's door opening. Each additional item of equipment affects how much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is overloaded, performance will suffer and service concerns may arise. The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used: The Safety Compliance Certification Label 243