1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar light

62 %
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[LG07200( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG07300( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG07400( ALL)05/92]
one inch art:0010125-A% [LG08300( BC )07/93]
Check Gauges Warning Light (if equipped)
[LG08310( BC )03/93]
one inch art:0010128-D*
[LG08400( BC )06/94]
This light will come on when the key is in the
ON position and the:
[LG08500( BC )04/89]
q
engine coolant temperature gauge is high, or
[LG08600( BC )04/89]
q
engine oil pressure gauge is low, or
[LG08700( BC )05/95]
q
when the fuel tank has reached empty
reserve.
[LG08825( BC )03/90]
This light serves as a reminder for you to check
the engine coolant temperature gauge, the
engine oil pressure gauge or the fuel gauge. It
will come on if there is a condition that needs
your attention.
[LG08850( BC )07/93]
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil
Pressure Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for
more information.
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63 %
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[LG11050( ALL)03/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG11055( ALL)04/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG11060( ALL)03/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[LG11065( ALL)03/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG11075( ALL)03/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
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[LG11100( BCGV)05/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG11200( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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65 %
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[LG12910( ALL)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG12920( ALL)08/93]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[LG12950( ALL)06/93]
one inch art:0010525-A%*
[LG13000( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG13025( BC )05/95]
one third page art:0011340-A
The fuel gauge
[LG13100( ALL)08/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[LG13150( ALL)08/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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[LG13200( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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71
% [LG17205( BC )03/95]
Indicator Lamp Module
(If equipped)
[LG17208( BC )05/94]
The following warning lights are on the
indicator lamp module. All of the warning lights
alert you to possible problems. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section
details what each of these indicators mean.
[LG17210( BC )03/95]
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The indicator lamp module
% [LG17215( BC )04/95]
Door Ajar Light (If equipped)
[LG17220( BC )06/92]
This light tells you when any door is not
completely shut. It glows when the key is in the
ON position.
[LG17225( BC )03/94]
one inch art:0010126-B
The door ajar light
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72 % [LG17230( BC )07/93]Low Coolant Light
[LG17235( BC )07/93]
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low inside the coolant recovery bottle
and that you should add more coolant. See
Engine Coolantin the Index.
[LG17240( BC )07/93]
one inch art:0011209-A
The low coolant light
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[LG17250( BC )07/93]
Low Fuel Light
[LG17255( BC )05/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. Your car
must be turned to ON for this light to come on.
This light will either flicker or glow steadily.
[LG17260( BC )07/93]
one inch art:0011210-A
The low fuel light
% [LG17265( BC )07/93]
Washer Fluid Low Light
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[LG17270( BC )02/95]
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
[LG17275( BC )07/93]
one inch art:0011211-A
The low washer fluid light
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%*
[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34360( BCGV)01/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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[IP34363( ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP34367( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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83 %
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[IP34370( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP34550( BCGV)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the rotary knob that
is to the left of the steering wheel.
[IP35000( BC )05/95]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
(shown with autolamp feature Ð other models similar)
[IP35200( ALL)12/91]
When you turn on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
automatically turn on. But you can turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
without turning on the headlamps.
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[IP36100( ALL)01/95]
For more information about how the high beams
work, refer to theSteering Column Controls
chapter.
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