1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

Introduction Using This Guide To fully appreciate all of the features and options of your new vehicle, we recommend that you thoroughly read through this guide now and refer to it when you have specific needs or questions. For your own safety and the safety of your passengers, it is important that you completely understand all performance and care procedures before operating this vehicle. For example, without reading further, would you know: Ⅵ What to do if you get a flat tire? (Refer to Flat tire in the Index) Ⅵ What it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your instrument panel? (Refer to Overdrive in the Index) Ⅵ How to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding door? (Refer to Childproof locks in the Index) Ⅵ That your automatic transaxle will not shift out of PARK (P) until you apply the brake pedal? (Refer to Gearshift in the Index) Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged. Our Guiding Principles Ⅵ Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority. Ⅵ You are the focus of everything we do. Our work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition. 1