1996 Mercury Mystique instrument panel

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[SV03100(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
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[SV03200(ALL)01/95]1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located
under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
[SV03250(ALL)05/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0000375-K
The hood release under the instrument panel
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[SV03300(ALL)02/95]2.
Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the hood at the center of the vehicle.
[SV03500( Z)05/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001477-A
The auxiliary latch under the front edge of the hood
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Servicing Your Mystique
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[SV33951(ALL)02/95]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and
Relays
[SV33971(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel fuse panel is underneath the instrument
panel on the left side. To open it, reach under the instrument
panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel.
[SV34050( Z)05/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0001309-A
The instrument panel fuse panel location
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[SV34101(ALL)02/94]
24 pica art:0000381-C
The instrument panel fuses
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[SV34401(ALL)01/95]
Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
[SV34501(ALL)04/94]
sixteen pica
chart:0001229-A%*
[SV35200(ALL)06/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
[SV35301(ALL)04/94]1.
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
[SV35311(ALL)02/94]2.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
[SV35351(ALL)02/94]3.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
[SV35370(ALL)11/92]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
[SV35390(ALL)02/93]5.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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[SV36000(ALL)05/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0001319-A
The side view of a typical fuse
[SV36200(ALL)04/94]
eight pica
chart:0001255-B*
[SV36300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[SV36700(ALL)03/95]
Circuit Breakers
[SV36900(ALL)02/94]
If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the instrument
panel fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesto find out how
to locate the fuse panel and pull it down.
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[SV37000(ALL)02/95]
Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
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[QI01500( Z)05/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0001168-C
Instrument Panel
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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
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Cooling fan...................... 196
Crankcase emission filter................ 253
Cruise control (see Speed control)............. 86
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 182
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 67
Daytime running light system.............. 77
Defects, reporting................... 181
Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors........ 74
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 230
engine oil..................... 211
power steering fluid................. 234
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 171
Dispute Settlement Board................ 178
Doors......................... 91
lubricant specifications................ 254
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 151
heavy load..................... 153
high water..................... 153
slippery roads................... 151
tips for safe driving................. 151
towing a trailer................... 155
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Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 243
fuses......................235, 242
relays....................... 235
Electronic sound system
radio reception................... 134
tuning the radio.................115, 129
warranty and service information........... 135
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