1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel movement within the tank. An accurate reading may be obtained when the vehicle is on smooth, level ground. Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge is accompanied by a thermometer symbol. It indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition is in the ON position. As the engine warms up, the pointer will move to the NORMAL band. When you are driving in heavy traffic or experiencing stop-and-go conditions in hot weather, the pointer may move to the very top of the normal band. Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves past the upper limit of the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and engine damage may occur. 18