Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 339

Cooling system
Protect your vehicle against freezing temperatures.
Battery
Check and recharge the battery as necessary.
Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
the vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
Lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
Maintenance and Care
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