Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 131

Seating and Safety Restraints
Front Seat Cupholders
The front seat cupholders are located on the side of the
passenger's seat. Find the indented ledge and pull it down, away
from the side of the seat, toward the driver seat. When the
cupholder is not in use, push the cupholders into the cover and
lift the cover into its fully stored position.
Using the front seat cupholders
NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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