1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar Owner's Manuals

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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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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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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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
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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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