1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar Owner's Manuals

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 180
definition.............. 179
location............... 179
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
autolamp system............ 84
bulb specification........... 284
checking alignment.......... 279
cleaning................ 84
daytime running lights......... 82
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs............ 279
turning on and off........... 83
Head restraints............. 118
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 74
semi-automatic system......... 77
High beams, indicator light........ 62
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 282
replacing the bulb.......... 283
Hitch................. 183
Hood
latch location............. 230
lubrication specifications........ 292
release lever............. 230
Horn................... 95
Hoses, checking............. 245
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I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 208
Idle
relearning.............. 252
speed................. 49
Ignition
chime................. 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing the key............ 46
Indicator lamp module........... 71
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 27
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 56
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 90
lighting up panel and interior...... 86
location of components......... 73
Interval wipers.............. 93
J
Jack
operation............... 197
positioning.............. 199
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 189
disconnecting cables.......... 192
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing from the ignition....... 46
stuck in lock position.......... 46
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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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Load limits
GAWR................ 179
GVWR................ 179
trailer towing............. 181
Lubricant specifications......... 292
Luggage compartment.......... 128
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 202
tightening sequence.......... 200
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 227
Map pockets.............. 127
Master cylinder, brakes......... 263
Mirrors
rearview............... 124
side view mirrors (power)....... 124
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 126
Moon roof............... 115
Motorcraft parts............. 291
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 213
O
Odometer
description............... 67
trip odometer.............. 68
Oil filter................ 291
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 240
Oil viscosity.............. 241
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 287
Overdrive................ 168
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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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Seats (continued)
head restraints............ 118
rear seat access............ 123
reclining the seat........... 120
sport seat.............. 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 208
Service concerns............ 207
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 228
Shift-lock system............ 166
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 124
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 115
Snow tires and chains.......... 260
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 196
finding the spare........... 195
removing the spare tire........ 195
temporary spare........... 193
Spark plugs, specifications........ 291
Specification chart, lubricants....... 292
Speed control
accelerating.............. 99
canceling a set speed......... 100
resetting................ 99
resuming a set speed......... 100
turning off.............. 100
when towing a trailer......... 185
Speedometer............... 67
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 47
starting a cold engine.......... 48
starting after a collision......... 53
starting a warm engine......... 48
Steering, power............. 173
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 45
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
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Storage compartments
center console............. 127
map pockets............. 127
Storing your vehicle........... 293
Sun visor................ 126
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 60
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 18
T
Tachometer................ 68
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 284
cleaning................ 84
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 74
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 27
Tilt steering wheel............. 96
Tires
changing............... 193
checking the pressure......... 255
cleaning............... 261
replacing............... 257
rotating............... 256
snow tires and chains......... 260
storing your vehicle.......... 296
tire grades.............. 258
treadwear.............. 258
wear bands.............. 257
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 181
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 203
Traction assist.............. 171
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 182
safety chains............. 183
tips................. 185
trailer brakes............. 184
trailer lamps............. 184
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