1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar Owner's Manuals

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one inch art:0011209-AThe low coolant light
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[IS07500( ALL)01/96]
Charging System Light
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[IS07600( ALL)01/96]
This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
[IS07700( ALL)04/96]
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The charging system light
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[IS07800( ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[IS07900( ALL)03/96]
If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[IS08400( BCGV)03/96]
Overdrive Off Indicator
[IS08600( ALL)04/96]
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The overdrive off indicator light
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[IS08700( ALL)04/96]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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Traction Assist Off Indicator
[IS08910( BC )04/96]
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The traction assist off indicator
[IS08915( BC )05/96]
This light comes on when the Traction Assist
system has been turned off.
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[IS09000( ALL)03/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS09100( ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS09200( ALL)04/96]
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The high beam light
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[IS11050( BC )12/95]
Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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[IS11100( ALL)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
[IS11350( BC )05/96]
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The service engine soon warning light
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[IS12100( BC )04/96]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[IS12150(MBC )04/96]
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Anti-theft alarm light
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This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Controls and Featureschapter for more
information.
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[IS12300( ALL)03/96]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[IS12400( ALL)03/96]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[IS12500( ALL)04/96]
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The turn signal indicator light
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[IS12601( BC )03/96]
Cruise Control Indicator Light
[IS12701( BC )03/96]
This light comes on when the cruise control
system is actively maintaining the set speed. It
will go off when the brakes are used or if the
cruise control is turned off.
[IS12801( BC )05/96]
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The cruise control indicator light
[IS12901( BC )03/96]
This light does not indicate any problems but is
only a convenience to tell when the cruise
control is active.
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18 % [IS13001( BC )03/96]Door Ajar Light (If equipped)
[IS13101( BC )03/96]
This light tells you when any door is not
completely shut. It glows when the key is in the
ON position.
[IS13201( BC )03/96]
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The door ajar light
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Engine Oil Pressure Light
[IS13300( BC )05/96]
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on while the engine is running, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
[IS13350( BC )05/96]
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The engine oil pressure light
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[IS13400( BC )05/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
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3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your vehicle should be on level
ground.
[IS13600( BC )03/96]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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[IS13700( BC )03/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Adding engine oilin theMaintenance and Care
chapter of this guide.
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[IS13750( BC )04/96]
Low Fuel Light
[IS13800( BC )04/96]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of a tank.
Your vehicle must be turned to ON for this light
to come on. This light will either flicker or glow
steadily.
[IS13850( BC )04/96]
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The low fuel light
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20 % [IS13900( BC )04/96]Washer Fluid Low Light
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[IS13950( BC )04/96]
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
[IS14000( BC )05/96]
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The washer fluid low light
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[IS14200( ALL)03/96]
Fuel Gauge
[IS14300( BC )04/96]
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The fuel gauge
[IS14600( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[IS14700( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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[IS14800( ALL)01/96]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[IS15700( ALL)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS15800( ALL)02/96]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
[IS15905( BCGV)04/96]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the normal band as your engine coolant warms
up. Under normal driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the normal band. It is acceptable
for the pointer to fluctuate within the noprmal
band under normal driving conditions, and
under certain driving conditions such as, heavy
stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot
weather, for the pointer to indicate at the top of
the normal band.
[IS16005( BCGV)04/96]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the normal band, the engine is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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