1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar roof

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[IN07200( ALL)04/95]
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
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[IN07300( ALL)04/95]
Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the
underside, with a mild detergent.
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[IN07400( ALL)04/95]
DO NOT:
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[IN07500( ALL)04/95]
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Wash your vehicle with hot water
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[IN07600( ALL)04/95]
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Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight
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[IN07700( ALL)04/95]
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Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
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[IN08100( ALL)04/95]
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits
and protect the finish.
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[IN08200( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[IN08300( ALL)04/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
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[IN08400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[IN08500( ALL)04/95]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[IN08600( ALL)04/95]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
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[IN08700( ALL)04/95]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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Update:Mon Jun 12 16:51:59 1995

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[IP46300( ALL)01/95]
Turning on the Map and Reading Lamps
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[IP46425( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle has two map lamps for the
passenger and the driver. To turn on the map
lamps, push the switch next to each lamp.
[IP46750( BC )07/93]
one third page art:0011214-A
Map lamp (with optional moon roof)
[IP46760( BC )07/93]
one third page art:0010651-C
Front seat map and dome lamps (without optional moon
roof)
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[IP47010( ALL)01/95]
The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
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Update:Mon Jun 12 16:49:31 1995

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The master controls on the driver's door
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[FV13100( BC )02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
[FV13200( BC )05/95]
You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle. There is also an intermediate position
between closed and open which can reduce wind
noise at speeds between 30 and 45 miles per
hour (50 and 70 km/h).
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[FV13300( BC )01/95]
The rocker type switch is used to open and close
the moon roof. You must press and hold the
switch until the desired position is reached. At
fully open, closed and intermediate positions, the
motor will automatically turn off. Release the
switch at this time to avoid motor damage.
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116 [FV13400( BC )05/92]
two third page art:0010248-CThe switch for the moon roof
[FV13600( BC )07/93]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear
portion of the switch. The glass panel will move
to the intermediate position and stop. If the rear
of the switch is pressed again the glass panel
will move to the full open position and stop.
[FV13700( BC )07/93]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch. The glass panel will move
to the intermediate position and stop. Press and
hold the front of the switch again and the panel
will move to the fully closed position and stop.
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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]
one third page art:0010250-B
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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316 Index
Chime
key in ignition............. 46
safety belt............... 59
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 278
see also fuses............. 269
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 234
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............. 84
fabric................ 123
headlamps............... 84
instrument panel............ 74
instrument panel lens.......... 90
interior lamps.............. 89
mirrors................ 124
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 18
tail lamps............... 84
upholstery and interior trim...... 123
washing................ 5
wheels................ 261
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 74,77
heating............... 74,77
Clock................... 89
Cold engine starting............ 48
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 132
Console, description........... 127
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 244
drain and flush............ 248
preparing for storage......... 295
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324 Index
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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Index 325
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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Update:Wed Jun 28 16:52:09 1995