1999 Mercury Villager Owner's Manual - Page 154

Starting CRUISE 3 4 5 6 7 8 F H ˚F ˚C MILES/BAL L/100 km 2 1 0 X 1000 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RPM OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG. ECONOMY TO EMPTY MPH km/h km FUEL DOOR 1/2 N O R M A L E C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG ! P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 O/D OFF Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 3 (ON). 3 2 4 1 2. If the temperature is above -12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to floor and hold. Turn the key to START position. 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. 154