2001 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150
2001 Mercury Villager Manual
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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 or 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 NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without 3 pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. 2 The key will return to 3 (ON). 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 10 seconds and try again. 4 1 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator pedal all 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. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster 150