1996 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manuals

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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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282 Hood
latch location.................... 198
lubrication specifications............... 254
release lever.................... 198
working under the hood............... 196
Horn.......................... 84
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)........177, 182
Idle
relearning..................... 163
speed........................ 48
Ignition
chime........................ 43
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing the key................... 42
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 67
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............... 24
Instrument cluster.................... 53
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 77
location of components................ 67
Interval wipers..................... 82
J
Jack
operation...................... 167
positioning..................... 167
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 161
disconnecting cables................. 163
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 43
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing from the ignition.............. 42
stuck in lock position................. 41
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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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284 Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 169
standard...................... 167
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 195
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 144
clutch....................... 143
shifting gears.................... 143
Map pockets..................... 109
Master cylinder, brakes................ 232
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 207
Mirrors
side view mirrors (manual)............. 105
Moon roof....................... 97
Motorcraft parts.................... 253
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 181
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer
trip odometer..................... 64
Oil filter....................... 253
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 209
Oil viscosity..................... 209
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 250
Overseas offices.................... 184
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285
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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287
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 7
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 100
adjusting the seats, power.............. 102
child safety seats................... 25
head restraints.................... 99
Serial number (VIN)................177, 182
Service concerns.................... 176
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 196
servicing when you tow............... 171
Shift-lock system................... 138
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 143
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)...........9,12
Side mirrors, adjusting................. 105
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 97
Snow tires and chains................. 228
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 164
finding the spare.................. 165
removing the spare tire............... 165
temporary spare................... 164
Spark plugs, specifications............... 253
Special driving conditions............... 151
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 254
Speed control
accelerating...................... 88
canceling a set speed................. 89
resetting....................... 88
resuming a set speed................. 89
tap up/tap down................... 88
turning off...................... 89
when towing a trailer................ 158
Speedometer...................... 64
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
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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
T
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
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