1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar light

Index 305
H
Hazard flashers.............. 78
Headlamps
aiming................ 243
autolamp system............ 69
bulb specification........... 248
checking alignment.......... 243
cleaning............... 250
daytime running lights......... 67
flashing................ 76
high beam............... 75
replacing bulbs............ 243
turning on and off........... 68
Head restraints............. 103
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 59
semi-automatic system......... 62
High beams
indicator light............. 16
operation............... 75
High-mount brakelamp......... 246
description.............. 246
replacing the bulb.......... 246
Hitch................. 165
Hood................. 204
latch location............. 204
lubrication specifications........ 255
release lever............. 204
working under the hood....... 202
Horn................... 79
Hoses, checking............. 214
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I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 265
Idle, relearning...........197, 226
Ignition
chime................. 74
positions of the ignition......... 73
removing the key............ 74
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 125
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 9
Instrument panel............. 59
cleaning............... 251
lighting up panel and interior...... 71
Interval wipers.............. 76
J
Jack.................. 184
operation............... 185
positioning.............. 185
storage................ 179
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 194
disconnecting cables.......... 197
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 74
positions of the ignition......... 73
removing from the ignition....... 74
stuck in lock position.......... 73
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 69
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 248
checking............... 243
daytime running light system...... 67
dome lamps.............. 71
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Lamps (continued)
flashing the lamps........... 76
hazard flashers............. 78
headlamps............... 68
high beams.............. 75
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
illuminated entry system........ 91
illuminated mirrors........... 89
instrument panel, dimming....... 71
interior lamps............. 71
replacing bulbs............ 243
trailer................ 167
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 74
Lap belts................ 117
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 13
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 11
anti-theft................ 16
brake................. 10
charging system............ 14
door ajar................ 18
engine oil pressure........... 18
hazard warning light.......... 78
high beam............... 16
low coolant.............. 13
low fuel................ 19
low washer fluid............ 20
oil pressure.............. 18
overdrive off.............. 14
safety belt............... 12
service engine soon........... 16
theft system.............. 16
turn signal indicator.......... 17
Load limits............... 162
GAWR................ 162
GVWR................ 162
trailer towing............. 164
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 100
Parking brake.............. 152
operation.............. 152
warning light.............. 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 253
PCV valve, specifications........ 253
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 171
Power door locks............. 90
Power features
door locks............... 90
mirrors................ 93
moon roof............... 85
seats................. 106
windows................ 92
Power steering
dipstick............... 220
driving with power steering...... 156
fluid, checking and adding...... 220
fluid, refill capacity.......... 254
fluid, specifications.......... 255
servicing............... 156
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 255
refill capacity............. 254
Rearview mirror............. 88
Rear window............... 92
defroster................ 66
washer reservoir........... 212
Refill capacities for fluids........ 254
Relays................. 171
Remote control, trunk........... 72
Remote entry system........... 99
locking/unlocking doors....... 100
opening the trunk.......... 100
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Remote entry system (continued)
panic alarm.............. 100
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 102
replacing the batteries......... 101
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 108
child................. 124
head................. 103
infant................ 124
Roadside assistance........... 263
Roadside emergencies.......... 171
Rotating the tires............ 228
S
Safe driving tips............. 168
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 108
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 166
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 236
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....110, 113, 117
automatic locking mode........ 112
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 112
center rear lap belt.......... 117
cleaning the safety belts........ 250
extension assembly.......... 118
for adults.............. 108
for children.............. 124
for infants.............. 124
for pregnant women.......... 108
head................. 103
lap and shoulder belts......... 110
maintenance............. 119
proper use.............. 108
replacement............. 119
warning light and chime......... 12
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Spark plugs, specifications........ 253
Special driving conditions........ 168
Specification chart, lubricants....... 255
Speed control
turning off............... 81
when towing a trailer......... 167
Speedometer............... 22
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 145
starting a cold engine......... 146
starting after a collision........ 180
starting a warm engine........ 147
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 191
Steering, power............. 156
Steering wheel
horn.................. 79
locking................. 73
tilting................. 80
Storage compartments, center console.... 94
Storing your vehicle........... 256
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 85
Sun visor................. 89
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 119
T
Tachometer................ 23
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........243, 248
cleaning............... 250
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 59
Tilt steering wheel............. 80
Tires.................. 227
changing............... 181
checking the pressure......... 227
cleaning............... 252
inspection and maintenance...... 227
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Tires (continued)
replacing............... 229
rotating............... 228
snow tires and chains......... 232
spare tire.............. 183
storing your vehicle.......... 258
tire grades.............. 230
treadwear.............. 229
wear bands............. 229
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 164
Towing your vehicle.......... 198
using wheel dollies.......... 198
with a tow truck........... 198
Traction assist............. 155
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 154
Trailer towing............. 164
calculating maximum
trailer weight........... 164
safety chains............. 166
tips................. 167
trailer brakes............. 167
trailer lamps............. 167
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 157
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 223
fluid, refill capacities......... 254
lubricant specifications........ 255
Transmission control switch....... 160
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 99
Trip odometer.............. 23
Trunk
remote release lever........... 72
using the remote entry system to open . 100
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 242
Turn signal................ 74
indicator lights............. 17
lever................. 74
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U
Used engine oil, disposal......... 210
V
Vanity mirror............... 89
Variable interval wipers.......... 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 242
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 265
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 163
calculating the load.......... 163
understanding loading information . . . 162
Vehicle storage............. 256
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 61,65
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 207
Visor (see Sun visor)............ 89
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 14
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 147
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 74
safety belt............... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 58
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 76
reservoir............... 212
warning light.............. 20
windshield.............. 212
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