1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97

Controls and Features Resetting the Speed Control To reset at a higher speed, use one of the following methods: s Press the accelerator pedal. When the speedometer indicates the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET button. s Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch. s Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Each time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To reset at a lower speed, use one of the following methods: s Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the speedometer indicates the desired speed, push the COAST/SET button and release it. s Push and hold the COAST/SET button. Release the button when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. s Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET button. Each time you do this, the set speed will decrease by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Resuming a Set Speed To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCEL button. The vehicle will resume the last set speed as long as the vehicle is traveling at a speed over 30 mph (48 km/h). Information About the Speed Control System If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will then blink to warn the driver. When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF switch and have the system checked by your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 95