1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar brakes

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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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Lubricant specifications......... 255
Lug nuts................ 184
anti-theft............... 190
standard............... 185
tightening sequence........184, 188
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 4
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 201
Master cylinder, brakes......... 210
Mirrors.................. 87
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 88
rearview................ 87
side view mirrors............ 93
side view mirrors (power)........ 93
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 89
Moon roof................ 85
Motorcraft parts............. 253
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 235
Odometer................. 22
description............... 22
trip odometer.............. 23
Oil filter..............209, 253
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 207
Oil viscosity.............. 207
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 242
Overdrive................ 160
Overseas offices............. 272
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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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