Mercury 2002 Villager Specifications

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Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic AlarmEngine Oil Engine CoolantEn

Erasing HomeLink姞 buttonsTo erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased):• Press and hold the two outerHomeLink威 buttons unt

You can select different features for the message center to display byusing the message center controls located to the left of the instrumentpanel.Sel

Message center functionsOutside tempPress SELECT until the menudisplays OUTSIDE TEMP. This willdisplay the temperature of the airoutside of your vehic

Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronicmessage center displayUse the following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor youractu

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MATPosition the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post. Make sure that themat does not inte

Deactivating overdrivePress the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) located on the end ofthe gearshift lever. The O/D OFFindicator light will illuminate.

Cargo Area FeaturesRear Cargo netThe cargo net helps stabilize lightweight objects in the cargo area.Attach the net to the anchors provided. The cargo

Front Cargo net (if equipped)The front cargo net can be used tohold small items between the frontseats. To install the net, secure thehooks into the r

All objects loaded on the cargo shelf MUST BE SECURED UNDER THECARGO NET. The net is permanently attached to the cargo shelf.Do not load more than 14

KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key w

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

Pull lock control out to engage thelock. Push control in to disengagechildproof locks.REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate and the parking and taillamps will flash once.Pres

Replacing the batteryThe transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery.Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 mete

Re-insert the key and turn to the ON position. Press any control on thefirst transmitter. The park lamps will flash twice to confirm theprogramming.To

Arming the systemWhen unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash headlamp lamps,tail lamps and the security indicator lamp, chirp the horn and d

Disarming the anti-theft systemDisarming an untriggered anti-theft systemYou can disarm the system by any of the following actions:• Unlock the doors

SEATINGAdjustable head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose o

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide un

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)The lumbar control is located on theinboard side of the driver’s seat.Move the control up or down toadjus

• 6 way (driver seat)• 4 way (passenger seat)Rotate the vertical control to adjustthe seatback.Memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)Some vehicles may

Light turns on solid:Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.2. Poor fuel quality or

2. Press button 1 or 2 and hold for at least two seconds. The indicatorlight will stay on until the position is programmed. When the position hasbeen

• 4 passenger vehicle (with third row seat in storage position)A. Cargo mat (if equipped)B. Narrow matsC. Sliding door mats, LH/RH• 5 passenger vehicl

B. Narrow mats• Two passenger vehicle (second row seats removed and third row seatstored in full forward position — if equipped with Rear SeatEntertai

Stowed cupholdersThe vehicle is equipped with cupholders that pull out from the 2nd rowseat:• Bench seat - below center of the seat cushion• Bucket se

2nd row bucket seats (if equipped)• Adjusting the left side bucket seatPull control up to recline theseatback or fold the seatback flat.• Adjusting th

To exit the third row seat, pull upon the 3rd row access control.To return the seat to a seating position, move the seat rearward until theseat track

Pull control up to flip seatback to aforward flat position.Adjusting 3rd row benchPull control up to adjust seatbackposition.This control will also al

The entire seat can be moved to four seating positions and two storagepositions.Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats that might be in t

To move the seat to another seating or storage position:1. Lift control (A) to release theseat cushion and flip the cushionup. The seat cushion must b

After sliding the seat, check to ensure that both sides of the seat arelocked in position. This must be done before the vehicle is put intomotion in o

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position(alternatively fo

To install the seat:The bucket seats are not interchangeable due to the locations of the seatanchors on the floor of the vehicle. Each seat must be in

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt.Each seating position in your vehicle h

Vehicle sensitive modeThe vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and lock

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a cli

Safety belt pretensionerYour vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront outboard passenger seating positions.The safety

Lap beltsAdjusting the center lap beltThe lap belt does not adjust automatically.The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips,

Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupan

and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford orLincoln Mercury dealer.Modificati

• Optional electronic instrumentclusterIlluminates to confirm that the air bags are operational. If the light failsto illuminate, continues to flash o

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration suff

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDRENSee the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplem

Child booster seatsChildren outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/sho

Types of booster seatsThere are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:• Those that are backless.If your backless booster seat has aremovable shi

The importance of shoulder beltsUsing a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For

When installing a child safety seat:• Review and follow the informationpresented in the Air BagSupplemental Restraint Systemsection in this chapter.•

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positionsAir bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place ar

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructi

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat.

The “SET” light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCELcontrols are pressed. The “SET” light turns off when the cruise cancelcontrol is presse

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt.6. Before placing the child into the child se

Second row seats1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat tetherstrap over the back of the seat,under the h

4. Rotate the tether strap.5. Clip the tether strap to the seattether slot bracket at the lower rearportion of the seatback.If the tether strap is cli

6. Rotate the tether strap clip.7. Refer to the instructions in thissection under Installing childsafety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt sea

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) attachments for child seat anchorsSome child safety seats have two rigid or

The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection of the rear seat between thecushion and seat back. The LATCHanchors are be

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval.2

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.Important saf

• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicleMake sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails t

seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Pressthe accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key toSTART po

High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.Headlamps on

Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brak

ABS warning lampABSTheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light do

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released.

• Uneven vehicle loading• High crown in center of road• High crosswinds• Wheels out of alignment• Loose or worn suspension componentsAUTOMATIC TRANSAX

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.See your dealer or a qua

Overdrive — column mounted gearshift with O/D off switchThe Overdrive position with the O/DOFF switch not depressed is thenormal driving position for

When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switchYou will notice that there is only onedrive position on your gearshiftindicator (instead of Drive and

When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parkingbrake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely la

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved bymoving your ve

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label.Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theorigin

Optional electronic instrument cluster gaugesEngine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operatingtempe

TRAILER TOWINGThe trailer towing table shows the maximum allowable maximum GCWRand trailer weight.Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer weight range (0 -ma

Trailer Tow Prep Package (if equipped)The trailer tow prep package on your vehicle (if equipped) includes:• Heavy duty battery• Conventional size spar

Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.Trailer brakesElectric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed proper

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.• If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Donot apply the brak

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the driver’s foot well,behind the kick panel. The resetbutton (RED) for the fuel pumpshut-off switch is acc

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseRatingMiniFusesStandardFusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge2A Grey Grey ———3A Violet Vio

The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel DescriptionCorner Lamps 10A Front Exterior LampsHeated

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel DescriptionEng Cont 10A Powertrain Control Module,Oxygen SensorsRoom Lamp 15A Interior

• Optional electronic instrumentclusterFuel gaugeDisplays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gaugemay vary slightly when the ve

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel DescriptionElectron 10A Transmission Control, LightingControl Module, ABS ControlModul

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionFog Lamp 7.5A* Fog LampsFUEL PUMP 15A* Fu

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription——Not UsedH/L RH 15A* Lighting Control ModuleHORN 15A* Horn Relay——Not UsedH/L LH 15A

Relay boxThe relay box is located in theengine compartment in front of thebattery.The relays are coded as follows:Relay location Description1 Start In

Temporary spare tire informationYour vehicle may have a temporary or conventional size spare tire. Thetemporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled

Removing the spare tire1. Open the liftgate, locate the U-shaped slits in the carpet, and flip upthe piece of carpet to expose the hex nut.2. Insert t

2. Install the retainer through thewheel center and slide the wheelunder the vehicle.3. Turn the wrench clockwise untilthe tire is raised to its origi

1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set parkingbrake.2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),turn engine OFF, and block thediagonally

Jacking notches are locatedapproximately six inches rearwardof the front wheels and twelveinches foward of the rear wheels.6. Locate the jack notch cl

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.• Standard analog instrumentcluster• Optional electronic instrumentclusterOdometerRegisters the total k

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an ex

Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed.2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.3.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery.3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.It

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf yo

If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wishto contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.).In some states (in the U.S.) yo

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes.• avai

Board membershipThe Board consists of:• Three consumer representatives• A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertainment Systems 20AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 20AM/FM

Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.• Standard analog instrumentclusterTo reset, press and hold the controlfor one se

Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADAONLY)In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a

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California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturerhas had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to itsapplicable

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available

PAINT CHIPSYour dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine.• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunnin

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADESThe windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleanedregularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on th

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remove light stains and soil with Ford

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowe

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel.2. Go to the front of th

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.3L V6 engine1. Power distribution box2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Air filter assembly4. Battery5. Rela

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDWindshield washer fluidCheck the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.Add fluid to

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan.3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latch

Adding engine oil1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engineoil in this chapter.2. If the engine oil level is not within t

Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedtha

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, thetransmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetransmission ma

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recyclin

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “c

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Treble adjustThe treble adjust control allows youto

• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any enginecoolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.• DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additive

If you must remove the radiator cap, follow these steps to avoid personalinjury:1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. W

If you drive in extremely hot climates:• It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabove 40%.• NEVER decrease the coolant concentrati

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alwa

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container:• Place approved fuel container on the ground.• DO NOT

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or causethe fuel cap to disengag

Many of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and emission con

possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel econ

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading.4. Subtract your initial odometer reading fro

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy.• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.Maintenance• Keep tires

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio or CD changer

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to co

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingIn some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics sys

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUIDCheck the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interval schedules. If

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.3. If necessary, add brake fluid froma clean un-opened container untilthe level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this

1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operatingtemperature.2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking br

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levelsBefore adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated

4. Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filterhousing and cover. This could causefilter da

Traction AA A B CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Thegrades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as me

Tire rotationBecause your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rot

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”,“Touring”, etc.), as orig

Scan function in CD changer mode (if equipped)Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a forward d

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 3.3L V6 engineEngine air filter element FA-1121Cabin air filter FP-27Fuel filter FG-993Battery BXT-24-FOil filter FL-

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationBrake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluidPM-1 ESA-

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationDisc brakecaliper railsMotorcraftSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand DielectricCompoundXG-3 ESE-M1C171-A

VEHICLE DIMENSIONSVehicle dimensions mm (in)(1) Overall length 4 933.4 (194.2)(2) Overall width 1 902.5 (74.9)(3) Overall height (with luggagerack)1 7

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel and under th

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincol

Travel equipmentAsh cupAuto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)Cargo box (rooftop luggage box)Cigarette lighter elementConsoleFramed luggage c

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:• When adding accessories,

AABS (see Brakes) ...159Accessory delay ...88Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.Setting the clo

in front seat ...146in rear seat ...146, 148tether anchorage hardware ...150Cleaning your vehicleengine co

filter, specifications ...214, 239recommendations ...214refill capacities ...239specifications ...

IIgnition ...155, 241–242Infant seats(see Safety seats) ...144Inspection/maintenance (I/M)testing ...

Oil (see Engine oil) ...212Overdrive ...103, 166PPanic alarm feature, remoteentry system ...

changing ...182–183, 185checking the pressure ...236replacing ...237rotating ...

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Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio and CD changer modes (if equipped).Tune adjust in radio mode• Pressto move to the nextfrequency down the ba

Automatic Music SearchThe Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the

Fast forwardThe fast forward control works in tape and CD changer modes.To fast forward in tape mode, pressthe 1–2/FF control.Tape direction will auto

Shuffle feature (if equipped)The shuffle feature operates in CDchanger mode and plays all trackson the current disc in random order.The shuffle featur

Seating and Safety Restraints 115Seating 115Safety restraints 129Air bags 136Child restraints 141Driving 155Starting 155Brakes 158Transmission operati

PREMIUM AM/FM CASSETTE (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrategy. This lighting feature

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio, tape or CD c

Scan function in radio modePress the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control aga

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.Autoset memory

Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio or CD changer mode (if equipped).Tune adjust in radio mode• Pressto move to the nextfrequency down the band

into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD tobecome jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs beidentified with permanent felt tip mark

Dolby姞 noise reductionDolby威 noise reduction operatesonly in tape mode. Dolby威 noisereduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playbac

Radio Data System (RDS) featureWhen selected, the RDS (RadioData System) function performs thefollowing:• Displays the radio station callletters• Disp

• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon, use the SEEK or SCANcontrol to find the desiredprogram type from the followingsel

Cleaning 203Maintenance and Specifications 209Hood 210Engine compartment 211Engine oil 212Battery 215Fuel information 221Air filter(s) 234Part numbers

SUPER SOUND AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD PLAYER(CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrat

Turn control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nomi

Press the TREB control then press:• to decrease treble output and•to increase treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution can beadj

Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.Seek function in radio mode• Pressto find the nextlistenable station down thefr

Scan function in CD modePress the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping bac

Autoset memory presetAutoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing youroriginal manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful

• to decrease minutes and•to increase minutes.Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio or CD mode.Tune adjust in radio mode• Pressto move to the nex

Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select• To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE cont

Fast forwardThe fast forward control works intape and CD modes.• In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is

Compression adjustCompression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level.Press the COMP control to activatea

The following warning may be required by California law:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING:Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

Press the RDS control. Use the SELcontrol to select ON or OFF toenable or disable the feature.RDS traffic announcementWhen set ON, this traffic featur

• Rock• Soft• Top 40RDS showRDS sends information with the FMbroadcast, including: station name,station type, and/or radio text. Toview this informati

ADJUSTING THE VOLUMEPress the + control to increasevolume.Press the — control to decreasevolume.From the RSC, the speaker volumecan not be set higher

MEDIA SELECTPush the MEDIA control to togglebetween AM, FM1, FM2, tape, or CDchanger (if equipped).MEMORY PRESET CONTROLPush the MEM control successiv

CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)The CD changer is located in the center console of your vehicle.1. Slide the door to access the CDchanger magazine.2. Press EJ

If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into th

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power on oroff.ONLY use the magazine type supplied with the CD changer, other typeswill dama

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORSThree factors can affect radio reception:• Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.The listenable

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMFan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the te

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some

The air condition operates in MAX A/C and when the A/C control isdepressed. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outsidetemperature

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weatherconditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFFposition.• Under norm

REAR PASSENGER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their airconditioning comfort level.The rear

Turning the Rear A/C on1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C; set themode selector to any position (other than OFF), and depres

You can also set the Rear Fan Control on the main climate controlsystem to Rear A/C and turn the Rear A/C Fan Control to 0.For maximum cooling for the

Turning the EATC system onPress AUTOMATIC, any of the override controls or the fan speed control.The EATC system will only operate when the vehicle is

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manualoverride controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan controlallows y

The display will show toindicate manual fan operation.To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC.Manual override controlsThe override contr

• (Defrost) - Distributes outside air through the windshielddefroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.If the temperature

During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the airoutlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can becorrected by using MA

Protecting the environmentWe must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste cleaning an

• Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with theairflow to the rear seats.• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake

The rear A/C fan speed control allows rear passengers to control thevolume of air that is distributed from the rear registers.The rear seat A/C system

Turning the Rear A/C on1. Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A/C; set themode selector to any position (other than OFF), and depres

You can also turn the Rear Fan Control on the main climate controlsystem to Rear A/C and turn the Rear A/C Fan Control to 0.For maximum cooling for th

ODOR AND PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)The odor and particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce theconcentration of object

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the second position toalso

High beamsPush the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate.Flash to passPull toward you slightly to acti

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right turnsignal.• In vehicles equipped with daytimerunning l

Map lamps (if equipped)The map lamps are located on theoverhead console and the side roofpanels. Press the lamp lens toactivate the lamps.BULBSReplaci

Function Number ofbulbsTrade numberParking lamps (front) 2 3157Headlamps 2 9007License plate lamps 2 194High mount brakelamps 2 912Backup lamps 2 3156

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.By operating other electronic equipment (e.g.

Replacing headlamp bulbsTo remove the headlamp bulb:1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.2. Disconnect the electricalco

1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insertthe glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb left orright

Replacing front turn signal lamp bulbs1. Remove bulb socket by turning itcounterclockwise, then slide it outof the lamp assembly.2. Carefully pull bul

Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn signal lamp bulbs1. Open the liftgate to expose thelamp assemblies.2. Remove the two screws from thelamp assembly.3. C

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLSRotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position.The bars of varying length are f

Press the washer control to activatethe rear washer. The wiper willcome on when the washer control ispressed, if it is not already on.Windshield wiper

Changing the wiper bladesTo replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Turn the blade

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRRORTo turn on the visor mirror lamps,lift the mirror cover.OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)The appearance of your vehicle’s overhea

There are two auxiliary power points:• One is located on the instrumentpanel.• The second is located in thedrivers side 2nd row trim panel.POWER WINDO

One touch down• Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation.Window lockTh

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSThe ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors.To adjust your mirrors:1. Select L to adjust th

SPEED CONTROLTo turn speed control on• Press ON.Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph).Do not sh

To set a speed• Press COAST/ SET. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).I

To set a lower set speed• Press and hold COAST/SET.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or• Press and release COAST/SET tooperate the

• Press OFF.Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RES/ACCEL. ForRES/ACCEL to operate,

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.Audio control featuresIn Radio mode:• Press NEXT

• To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control.If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,the moon roof nee

ProgrammingDo not program the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver with thevehicle parked in the garage.Note: Your vehicle may require the ignition switch

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire

Operating the HomeLink姞 Universal TransceiverTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink威 button.Activation will now occur for thetra