1996 Mercury Mystique warning

274 Axle
lubricant specifications................ 254
refill capacities................... 252
B
Backing up....................140, 144
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............159, 218
charging system warning light............. 57
disconnecting.................... 163
how to service................... 217
jumping a disabled battery.............. 159
maintenance-free.................. 217
proper disposal, recycling.............. 219
replacement, specifications.............. 253
when storing your vehicle.............. 256
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 56
checking and adding................ 232
description..................... 232
specifications.................... 254
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp........... 246
Brakes
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 65
applying the brakes................. 147
brake warning light.................. 56
fluid, checking and adding.............. 232
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
master cylinder................... 232
new brake linings................... 4
noise........................ 148
parking...................... 150
trailer....................... 157
when storing your vehicle.............. 257
Brake-shift interlock.................. 138
Break-in period..................... 4
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Brights (high beams)................. 58,82
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 245
headlamps..................... 245
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 182
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 183
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 252
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 52
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 25
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system).... 132
Catalytic converter................... 248
Chains, tires...................... 228
Changing a tire.................... 164
Charging system warning light.............. 57
Childproof locks..................... 91
Child safety restraints
child safety belts................... 38
child safety seats................... 25
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 18,25
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 25
in front seat..................... 28
in rear outboard seat................. 28
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
Chime
headlamps on..................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 243
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs................. 123
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior........................ 5
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278 Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 128
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 128
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 175
battery acid spills................159, 219
jump-starting.................... 159
towing....................... 171
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 150
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 248
emissions warranty................ 3,248
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 60
does not start..................... 47
fuel injected engine, starting............ 43,45
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 50
preparing to start................... 44
refill capacities................... 252
service points.................... 199
starting....................... 45
starting after a collision................ 50
storing your vehicle................. 255
Engine block heater................... 49
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 214
disposal...................... 217
low coolant warning light............... 66
preparing for storage................ 256
recovery reservoir................199, 214
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 63
description...................... 63
mechanical...................... 63
Engine fan...................... 196
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Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 4
changing oil and oil filter.............. 213
checking and adding................ 211
dipstick...................... 211
disposal...................... 213
engine oil pressure warning light............ 57
filter, specifications................. 253
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
synthetic oil.................... 210
viscosity...................... 209
Entry system, illuminated................ 92
Exhaust fumes...................... 52
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Flashers, hazard..................... 84
Flashing the lamps.................... 82
Flat tire........................ 164
Fluid refill capacities.................. 252
Foglamps........................ 76
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 178
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 182
Foreign registration.................. 184
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 207
capacity...................... 252
choosing the right fuel................ 204
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 208
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 202
filter, specifications................. 253
fuel gauge...................... 63
running out of fuel................. 207
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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 137
column-mounted.................. 137
floor-mounted.................... 143
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions...................... 143
shifting the gears.................. 143
shift-lock...................... 138
Gearshift: shifting the gears.............137, 143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 154
definition...................... 153
driving with a heavy load.............. 153
location...................... 153
H
Hazard flashers..................... 84
Headlamps
aiming....................... 244
checking alignment................. 244
cleaning....................... 76
daytime running lights................. 77
flashing....................... 82
high beam...................... 82
replacing bulbs................... 244
turning on and off.................. 75
warning chime.................... 59
Head restraints..................... 99
High beams
indicator light..................... 58
operation..................... 75,82
High-mount brakelamp
description..................... 246
replacing the bulb.................. 246
Hitch......................... 156
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L
Lamps
checking...................... 244
daytime running light system............. 77
dome lamps..................... 77
flashing the lamps................... 82
fog lamps...................... 76
hazard flashers.................... 84
headlamps...................... 75
high beams...................... 82
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 92
instrument panel, dimming............... 77
interior lamps..................... 77
replacing bulbs................... 244
trailer....................... 157
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 81
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 59
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 65
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 57
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 57
hazard warning light................. 84
high beam...................... 58
low coolant...................... 66
oil pressure...................... 57
safety belt...................... 55
turn signal indicator................ 62,81
Load limits
GAWR....................... 153
GVWR....................... 153
trailer towing.................... 155
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 109
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 150
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 253
PCV valve, specifications................ 253
Power door locks.................... 92
Power features
door locks...................... 92
mirrors....................... 105
moon roof...................... 97
seats........................ 102
windows....................... 96
Power steering
dipstick...................... 234
driving with power steering............. 147
fluid, checking and adding.............. 234
fluid, refill capacity................. 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
servicing...................... 147
Prop rod, hood.................... 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 113
Rear axle, refill capacity................ 252
Rear window...................... 96
Refill capacities for fluids................ 252
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors................ 93
opening the trunk................... 93
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 95
replacing the batteries................. 94
Reporting safety defects................ 181
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286 Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 7
child......................... 24
head......................... 99
infant........................ 24
Roadside assistance.................. 175
Roadside emergencies................. 159
Rotating the tires................... 225
S
Safe driving tips.................... 151
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 156
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 153
Safety defects, reporting................ 181
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 206
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 12,14
cleaning the safety belts................ 16
dual locking mode retractors.............. 11
extension assembly.................. 14
for adults...................... 7
for children...................... 24
for infants...................... 24
head......................... 99
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt....................... 13
maintenance..................... 15
proper use...................... 7
replacement..................... 15
warning light and chime................ 55
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 18,25
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
in front seat..................... 25
in rear outboard................... 28
in rear seat...................... 25
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
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