Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 44

If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will
help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
Clock Operation
How to View the Clock Mode
Press the "CLK" button to alternate the frequency/tape/CD (if
equipped) and time in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any
radio/tape/CD (if equipped) function will automatically
display the radio frequency/tape/CD (if equipped) for
approximately ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
How to Set the Clock
1. Turn the ignition on and radio on.
2. Press and hold in the "CLK" button, press the "SEEK" button
left ( ) to advance and right (
press the TUNE button left (
to decrease the minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no A.M./P.M.
indications.
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) to decrease the hours,
) to advance and right ( )