1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar tow

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[IP49100( BC )04/95]
Cellular Phone (If equipped)
[IP49200( BC )03/95]
For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury cellular
phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at
1-800-367-3013. In Canada contact your Ford
Dealer.
[IP49300( BC )03/95]
NOTE: It is recommended that you remove
your cellular phone antenna before
entering a car wash. Unscrew the
antenna from its base, located on the
rear window.
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[IP49400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP49500( ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02700( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[SC04100( ALL)03/95]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[SC04205( ALL)01/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
[SC04700( ALL)02/95]
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The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever
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[SC04900( ALL)03/94]
To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from you until the wipers are going at the
desired interval.
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[SC05300( ALL)04/95]
Windshield Washer
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[SC05401( ALL)01/95]
To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if the wipers were OFF) or
returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting
selected.
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[SC05500( ALL)03/95]
If the washer does not work, check the washer
fluid level and fill it if it is low. See theServicing
Your Cougarchapter. If there is enough fluid,
consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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[SC07300( ALL)01/95]
Tilt Steering
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[SC07400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[SC07700(MBC )03/93]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[SC08000( ALL)04/95]
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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[FV08775( ALL)02/95]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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[FV08800(MBC )02/95]
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Replacing the batteries
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[FV08825(MBC )02/95]
The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace
the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side down as
marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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[FV08850( ALL)02/95]
Replacement/additional transmitters
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[FV08875(MBC )02/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, return the
remaining transmitters to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system.
This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized
use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV08900(MBC )02/95]
Additional transmitters may be purchased from
your dealer (remote entry system will work with
up to four transmitters). Return your existing
transmitters to your dealer so the remote entry
system can be reprogrammed with your new
and existing transmitters.
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[FV13800( BC )01/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when
the glass panel is closed, press the front portion
of the switch.
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[FV13900( BC )04/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the
rear portion of the switch.
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[FV14100( BC )01/95]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
[FV14200( BC )05/89]
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The moon roof
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[FV14300( BC )01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
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[FV14400( BC )01/95]
Sliding Shade
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[FV14500( BC )01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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[FV14600( BC )01/95]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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[AS61900( ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS62000( ALL)01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS62200( ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[DR16225( ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
[DR16300(MBC )03/92]
If your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud
or snow), you may try to ªrockº it out of the
spot. Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward
and reverse gears. At the same time, press
lightly on the accelerator.
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[DR16400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
[DR16500( ALL)12/94]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transmission, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[DR16700( ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR16800( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR16900( ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR17000( ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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Update:Mon Jun 12 16:47:03 1995