1996 Mercury Mystique lights

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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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 155
Towing your vehicle.................. 171
with a tow truck.................. 171
Trailer towing..................... 155
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 155
safety chains.................... 156
tips........................ 158
trailer brakes.................... 157
trailer lamps.................... 157
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 137
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 140
Trip odometer...................... 64
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 93
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 62
lever......................... 81
U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 213
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V
Variable interval wipers................. 82
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........177, 182
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 154
calculating the load................. 154
manual transaxles.................. 154
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 107
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 135
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 220
windshield..................... 220
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 153
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 171
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 169
cleaning...................... 229
covers....................... 167
inspection and maintenance............. 224
lug nuts...................... 166
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