1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

Instrumentation Oil pressure light The light should turn off after a few seconds. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running, your vehicle has lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. If your vehicle loses engine oil pressure: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. 2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result. 3. Check the oil level following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the index.) Make sure your vehicle is on level ground. 4. If the level is low, add as much oil as necessary before you drive your vehicle again. Do not drive your vehicle if the oil pressure light is on, even if the oil level is correct. For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil, checking in the Index. Door Ajar Warning Light If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. Door ajar warning light 15