1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar fuel

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Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 179
fuses................ 171
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio........ 27,37,47
warranty and service information.... 58
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 37
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 263
battery acid spills........... 192
fuel................. 233
jump-starting............. 191
towing................ 198
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 152
Emission control system......... 239
catalytic converter.......... 239
emissions warranty......... 4,239
Engine
does not start..........147, 180
fuel injected engine, starting...... 145
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 180
preparing to start........... 145
refill capacities............ 254
service points............ 204
starting............... 145
starting after a collision........ 180
storing your vehicle.......... 256
Engine block heater........... 148
Engine coolant............. 213
checking and adding......... 213
checking hoses............ 214
disposal............... 202
drain and flush............ 217
low coolant warning light........ 13
preparing for storage......... 258
proper solution............ 216
recovery reservoir........204, 213
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Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 271
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 271
Foreign registration........... 272
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 233
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel........ 234
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 233
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel gauge............... 20
low fuel warning light......... 19
octane rating............. 235
quality................ 235
running out of fuel.......... 237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 236
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 236
Fuel cap................ 233
removing.............. 233
replacing............... 233
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge................ 20
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 180
starting after a collision........ 180
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 174
high current fuse panel........ 174
instrument panel........... 178
Fuses
charts..............173, 178
checking and replacing........ 178
circuit breakers............ 179
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 233
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 237
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 233
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
fuel gauge............... 20
odometer................ 22
speedometer.............. 22
tachometer............... 23
trip odometer.............. 23
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 163
definition............... 162
driving with a heavy load....... 162
location............... 162
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 157
console-mounted........... 159
locking the gearshift........... 73
positions............... 157
shifting the gears........... 157
shift-lock............... 157
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 162
calculating.............. 163
definition............... 162
driving with a heavy load....... 162
location............... 162
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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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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
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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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