1996 Mercury Mystique light

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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32701( Z)02/94]
Your vehicle has two dome lamps, one above the front seat and
one above the back seat. The switch on the dome lamp turns
that dome lamp on and off.
[IP32801( Z)02/94]
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The switches on the dome lamp (front lamp shown, rear lamp similar)
[IP32900(ALL)11/93]
Dome lamp delay
[IP33000(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
[IP33100(ALL)11/93]
The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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[IP33125(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
[SC01200(ALL)01/95]
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The turn signal lever
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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[SC01400(ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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[SC01500(ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
[SC03000(ALL)10/93]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03800(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC04400(ALL)05/95]
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Using the windshield wiper
[SC04500(ALL)02/94]
The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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Steering Column Controls
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To Cancel Speed Control
[SC09600(ALL)05/95]
Speed control can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RES switch, or set a new speed
by pressing the SET ACC or COAST switch.
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[SC10900(ALL)06/95]
Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
[SC11000(ALL)05/95]
If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is suspended.
You can return to the set speed by pressing the RES switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be driving
at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC11300(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speed
and then maintain it.
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To Turn Off the Speed Control System
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Press the OFF switch.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle off.
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Find the lever at the black label with word LOCKED in white
letters. Move the lever toward the inside of the door.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV01400(ALL)01/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the
doors are on the trim panel of the front door. When you close
the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.
If the power mechanism fails, the manual door lock will
automatically override the power controls.
[FV01500(ALL)05/94]
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[FV01560(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the illuminated entry system,
the interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle
on either front door.
[FV01590(ALL)01/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 12 seconds or when you
turn the ignition key to ON or ACC. The inside lights will not
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC
buttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights
for 12 seconds. You can turn these lights off by turning the
ignition to the ON position. The interior lights will not turn off
if you have turned them on manually or if a door is open.
[FV02550(ALL)05/94]
NOTE: The illuminated entry system will only work when
the dome light switch is in the ª12º position.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK button again within five seconds. The doors will lock
again, the horn will beep and the low beam headlamps and tail
lamps will flash.
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[FV02900(ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
[FV03000(ALL)04/94]
If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the low beam
headlamps and tail lamps for approximately two minutes
forty-five seconds. You can turn it off by pressing the PANIC
button again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignition
key to the ON position.
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[FV03100(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV03200(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Features
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Sun Visors
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Illuminated Visor Mirror (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have lighted mirrors on the sun visors. The
mirror is lit by sliding open the mirror cover.
[FV15800(ALL)11/93]
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The visor mirror
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Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
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After playing, store the disc in its case.
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If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.
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Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc player.
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[AS09100(ALL)04/95]
CAUTION:The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard as the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to
disassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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[AS09200(ALL)04/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
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[AS09300(ALL)04/95]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as
mechanical malfunctions of the disc player.
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[AS09400(ALL)04/95]
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A disc is already loaded.
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The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS09700(ALL)05/95]
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The player's internal temperature is above167ÊF (75ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
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[AS09800(ALL)04/95]
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Different manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs
with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may
not be within industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust
and scratches could be defective and may not play on your
Ford Compact Disc Player.
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