1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar warning

Index 317
Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
proper solution............ 246
refill capacities............ 290
refill procedure............ 248
specifications............. 292
temperature gauge........... 66
Cooling fan............... 228
Cruise control (see Speed control)..... 97
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 208
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 208
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 73
Daytime running light system....... 82
Defrost
rear window.............. 81
windshield............. 75,79
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 262
Dispute Settlement Board........ 209
Doors
door ajar warning light......... 71
lubricant specifications........ 292
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 177
heavy load.............. 179
high water.............. 178
slippery roads............ 177
towing a trailer............ 181
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 278
fuses................ 269
operating when the engine is off..... 45
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 161
tuning the radio.........133, 152
warranty and service information . . . 164
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318 Index
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 142
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 205
battery acid spills........... 187
jump-starting............. 187
towing................ 203
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 175
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 285
Engine
check engine warning light....... 63
does not start.............. 49
fuel injected engine, starting....... 47
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 53
preparing to start............ 47
service points............. 231
starting................. 48
starting after a collision......... 53
storing your vehicle.......... 294
Engine block heater............ 50
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 244
checking hoses............ 245
disposal............... 248
low coolant warning light........ 72
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 246
recovery reservoir........... 244
refill capacities............ 290
specifications............. 292
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 66
mechanical............... 66
Engine fan............... 228
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 243
checking and adding......... 241
dipstick............... 241
disposal............... 243
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Engine oil (continued)
engine oil pressure gauge........ 69
filter, specifications.......... 291
refill capacities............ 290
specifications............. 292
synthetic oil............. 241
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 241
Entry system
illuminated.............. 103
remote................ 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 51
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 163
Flashers, hazard.............. 94
Flashing the lights............. 92
Flat tire................ 193
Floor mats............... 129
Fluid refill capacities.......... 290
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 208
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 209
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 214
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 214
Foreign registration........... 215
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 290
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
filter, specifications.......... 291
fuel gauge............... 65
low fuel warning light......... 72
storing your vehicle.......... 294
Fuel cap, removing........... 234
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 284
checking............... 279
courtesy lamps............. 89
daytime running light system...... 82
dome lamps.............. 88
flashing the lamps........... 92
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 83
high beams.............. 92
high-mount brakelamp........ 282
illuminated entry system....... 103
illuminated mirrors.......... 126
interior lamps............. 86
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 279
trailer................ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lap belts................. 16
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 58
brake................. 57
charging system............ 60
check engine.............. 63
check gauges.............. 62
door ajar................ 71
high beam............... 62
low coolant.............. 72
low fuel.............. 62,72
low washer fluid............ 72
overdrive off.............. 61
safety belt............... 59
turn signal indicator.......... 65
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P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system......... 112
Parking brake
operation.............. 175
warning light.............. 57
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 291
PCV valve, specifications........ 291
Phone, cellular.............. 90
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 269
Power door locks............ 101
Power features
door locks.............. 102
mirrors............... 124
moon roof.............. 115
seats................. 121
windows............... 114
Power steering
dipstick............... 266
driving with power steering...... 173
fluid, checking and adding...... 265
fluid, refill capacity.......... 290
fluid, specifications.......... 292
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 131
Rear window, defroster.......... 81
Refill capacities for fluids........ 290
Relays................. 269
Remote control, trunk.......... 128
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors....... 111
opening the trunk.......... 111
panic alarm............. 112
replacement/additional transmitters . . 113
replacing the batteries......... 112
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Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 7
child.................. 25
head................. 118
infant................. 25
Roadside assistance........... 205
Roadside emergencies.......... 187
Rotating the tires............ 256
S
Safe driving tips............. 177
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 183
Safety defects, reporting......... 213
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..... 10,12,16
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 10
center rear lap belt........... 16
cleaning the safety belts......... 18
extension assembly........... 17
for children............... 25
for infants............... 25
for pregnant women........... 14
replacement.............. 17
warning light and chime......... 59
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 20
attaching with tether straps....... 27
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 29
in center seating positions........ 42
in front seat.............. 29
in rear outboard............ 35
tether anchorage hardware........ 27
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 118
adjusting the seats, power....... 121
child safety seats............ 27
cleaning upholstery.......... 123
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W
Warm engine, starting........... 48
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 46
safety belt............... 59
Warranties, radio............ 164
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 253
warning light.............. 72
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 179
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 202
cleaning............... 261
covers................ 201
inspection and maintenance...... 255
ornaments.............. 200
Windows
power windows, operating....... 114
rear, defrosting............. 81
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 253
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 254
low washer fluid light.......... 72
operation................ 92
reservoir............... 253
specifications............. 253
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