1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar flat tire

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Customer Assistance
%*
[HS00205( ALL)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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Update:Thu May 30 10:32:19 1996

302 Index
Engine coolant (continued)
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge........... 21
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 21
description............... 21
mechanical............... 21
Engine fan............... 202
Engine oil............... 207
changing oil and oil filter....... 208
checking and adding......... 208
dipstick............... 208
disposal............... 210
engine oil pressure warning light..... 18
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........207, 255
synthetic oil............. 207
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 207
Entry system
illuminated............... 91
remote................. 99
Exhaust fumes............. 149
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan .................. 202
engine fan, avoiding injury....... 202
Federal Communications Commission.... 57
Flashers, hazard.............. 78
Flashing the lights............. 76
Flat tire................. 181
Floor mats................ 95
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 265
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 266
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
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Update:Mon Jun 3 09:28:38 1996

Index 311
Safety seats for children......... 125
and air bags............. 125
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........112, 125, 127
in center seating positions....... 140
in front seat...........125, 127
in rear outboard.........125, 134
in rear seat.............. 125
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 108
Seats.................. 103
adjusting the seat, manual....... 104
adjusting the seats, power....... 106
child safety seats........... 125
cleaning upholstery.......... 251
head restraints............ 103
rear seat access............ 108
reclining the seat........... 105
Serial number (VIN)........... 265
Service concerns............ 264
Servicing your vehicle.......... 201
precautions when servicing...... 202
servicing when you tow........ 168
Shift-lock system............ 157
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 157
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 110
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 110
Side mirrors............... 93
adjusting................ 93
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)..... 85
Snow tires and chains.......... 232
Spare tire................ 182
changing the tire........... 181
conventional spare.......... 183
finding the spare........... 183
removing the spare tire........ 183
storing the flat tire.......... 185
temporary spare........... 182
File:rcixc.ex
Update:Mon Jun 3 09:28:38 1996