1996 Mercury Mystique steering wheel

Roadside Emergencies
173
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[RE18000(ALL)03/95]
Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
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[RE18100(ALL)03/95]
At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck.
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[RE18200(ALL)03/95]
Before you have your vehicle towed:
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[RE18300(ALL)03/95]
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Release the parking brake.
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[RE18400(ALL)03/95]
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Move the gearshift to N (Neutral).
[RE18500(ALL)03/95]
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Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
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[RE18600(ALL)03/95]
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Unlock the steering wheel.
[RE18700(ALL)05/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph
(55 km/h) or for a distance greater than 50 miles (80 km)
unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies.
[RE18900(ALL)05/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph
(90 km/h) if you have a manual transaxle. Your maximum
towing distance is unlimited.
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[RE19000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when
you tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper
and cause an accident.
File:cdrez.ex
Update:Fri Feb 23 11:03:34 1996

276 Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps.................... 76
fabric....................... 104
headlamps...................... 76
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 106
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rear windows..................... 74
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 16
tail lamps...................... 76
upholstery and interior trim............. 104
washing....................... 5
wheels....................... 229
windows....................... 74
Clutch
operation while driving............... 143
shifting the gears.................. 143
specifications.................... 254
Cold engine starting................... 46
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Console, description.................. 108
Controls
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 105
steering column.................... 81
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 214
preparing for storage................ 256
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
File:cdixz.ex
Update:Fri Feb 23 10:58:07 1996

288 Starting your vehicle (continued)
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 50
starting a warm engine................ 47
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 159
Steering, power.................... 147
Steering wheel
horn......................... 84
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 86
Storage compartments
center console................... 108
map pockets.................... 109
Storing your vehicle.................. 255
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 97
Sun visor....................... 107
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 17
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Tachometer....................... 64
Tail lamps, cleaning................... 76
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 69
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 37
Tires
changing...................... 164
checking the pressure................ 224
cleaning...................... 229
replacing...................... 226
rotating...................... 225
snow tires and chains................ 228
spare tire...................... 165
storing your vehicle................. 257
tire grades..................... 227
treadwear..................... 227
wear bands..................... 226
File:cdixz.ex
Update:Fri Feb 23 10:58:07 1996