1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110

You can lock the liftgate by pushing in the lock lever before you begin to close the liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate by closing the liftgate, inserting your key and turning it clockwise until you hear the lock lever engage. If you turn it too far, the optional liftgate window will open. The liftgate can also be locked with the optional power door locks. The liftgate area is intended only for cargo, not passengers. It cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. After the lock lever is depressed, the liftgate must be unlocked with the power door lock button or the key. NOTE: The lock lever will be on the right side of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the standard liftgate glass. The lock lever will be on the left side of the lock cylinder if your vehicle is equipped with the optional flip-up liftgate window. Windows Power Windows (If equipped) Each of the front doors has a power control that opens and closes the window on that door. The driver door has master controls that operate both front door windows. You must place the ignition in the ON position to use your power window controls. The driver's power window controls include a lockout button which prevents the operation of the passenger side window from either the passenger or driver side controls. To open the window, press down on the switch; to close the window, lift up on the switch. WARNING Do not let children play with the power windows. 106