1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar steering

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The control switch for the hazard flashers
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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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The horn on the steering wheel
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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half page art:0001014-BThe speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control:
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1. Press and release the ON switch.
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2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
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3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately to set your speed. If you keep
this switch pressed, your speed will continue
to increase.
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4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed
up, even though the speed control is on. This is
normal.
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Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
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You can disarm the system by:
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unlocking a door with the key (turn the key
all the way to the end of travel or the system
may not disarm.
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using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
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using the keyless entry unlock code on the
keypad
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if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
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Triggering the alarm system
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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the trunk lock cylinder is removed, or
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NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
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the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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2. Apply parking brake.
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3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
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4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Cougar
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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The console-mounted gearshift will lock in
P (Park) when you turn the key to the LOCK
position. When the gearshift is in any position
except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or removed from the steering
column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift
lever must be in P (Park).
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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Speed Sensitive Power Steering
(If equipped)
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The steering system in 4.6L engine vehicles is
speed sensitive. This means that the steering
effort is light for parking and heavier for
highway driving. However, if you have to
swerve around an object or another vehicle, your
steering will have full power assist.
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Brakes
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Applying the Brakes
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Braking non ABS models
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Your vehicle has power front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes. Anti-lock disc brakes on all
four wheels are optional. They adjust
automatically as the brake pads or linings wear
down.
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Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
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174 [DR11300( ALL)03/95]On vehicles without anti-lock brakes, extreme
braking can make the wheels lock and slide,
possibly decreasing your control of the steering.
If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal
and repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
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Braking with ABS brakes
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On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, the wheels
will not lock and slide when you press down
hard on the brake pedal. The anti-lock brakes
automatically start releasing and reapplying the
front brakes independently and the rear brakes
together whenever your wheels start to lock. Do
not ªpumpº the brake pedal on vehicles
equipped with anti-lock brakes. When this
happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulse.
This ªpulseº may be an unfamiliar feeling but it
is normal and indicates the ABS is working as
designed.
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Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
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Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
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Driving Under Special Conditions
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Tips for Safe Driving
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As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use care until you become accustomed to its
various features and driving characteristics.
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Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.
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Driving in Bad Weather
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Slippery roads
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Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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Do not use speed control.
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply
to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.)
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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To avoid skidding and losing control on
slippery roads, do not downshift into First
(1) when you are moving faster than
20 mph (32 km/h).
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