1997 Mercury Mercury Cougar lock

310 Index
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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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
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312 Index
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
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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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