1997 Mercury Mountaineer light

L
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RSM
SET
ACCEL
COAST OFFOFF
SRS
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ON
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O/D
ON/OFF
Engine coolant
temperature
gauge (pg. 7 )
Tachometer
(pg. 6) Warning lights
(pg. 8)Speed
control
(pg. 23)
Speedometer
(pg. 6)
Engine oil
pressure
gauge
(pg. 7)Gearshift
(includes
overdrive
button)
(pg. 26)
Charging
system gauge
(pg. 7) Driver air bag
(pg. 78)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control (pg. 24)
Tilt steering
wheel lever
(pg. 27) Instrument
panel dimmer
switch (pg. 14) Headlamp
control
(pg. 13)Hazard
flasher
control
(not
shown)
(pg. 27) Fuel gauge
(pg. 7)
Instrumentation
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Instrument cluster warning and
indicator lights
DOOR
AJARilluminates when the ignition
key is turned to the ON or START
position and a door or liftgate is
opened.
CHECK
GAGEilluminates when the ignition is
turned to ON and the engine
temperature is high, the oil
pressure is low, or the fuel level is
near empty.
illuminates when there is a
problem with the generator or
charging system.
FUEL
RESETilluminates when the ignition
key is turned to ON and the fuel
pump shutoff switch has been
triggered. Refer toFuel pump
shutoff switchinRoadside
emergenciesfor more information.
illuminates when the air bag
system requires servicing.
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4WD
LOW 4X4
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DOOR
AJAR
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GAGEFUEL
RESET
BRAKEMPH km/h
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
FUEL
RESET
Instrumentation
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illuminates when the parking
brake is activated, brake fluid level
is low, or break system requires
service.
illuminates when the
headlamp high beams are on.
ABSilluminates when the anti-lock
brake system requires service.
illuminates when the ignition
key is turned to ON and the safety
belt is not buckled. The light will
remain illuminated for one to two
minutes or until the safety belt is
buckled.
SPEED
CONTilluminates when the engine
is running and speed control is
turned on.
!P
BRAKE
ABS
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ANTI-
THEFT
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ENGINE
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SPEED
CONT
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AJAR
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SPEED
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Instrumentation
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O/D
OFFthe transmission control
indicator light (TCIL) illuminates
when the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever is pushed and the
D(Overdrive) mode is turned
off.
O/D
OFFindicates the status of the
transmission and may flash steadily
if a malfunction is detected. If
flashing persists, have your
transmission serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible.
If this condition persists, your
transmission may be damaged.
CHECK
ENGINEilluminates when the
emission control system requires
service.
THEFT(if equipped) illuminates
when the anti-theft system is
arming and flashes when the
anti-theft system is armed. Refer
toInterior featuresfor additional
information regarding the
anti-theft system.
illuminates when the left-
hand or right-hand turn signal or
the hazard lamps are illuminated.
O/D
OFF
CHECK
ENGINE
THEFT
Instrumentation
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How to test the instrument
cluster lights
Turn the ignition key to ON
without starting the engine. The
warning and indicator lights shown
above will illuminate for a brief
time. If any of these lights do not
illuminate, have your vehicle
serviced.
Warning chimes
Safety belt warning chime
Refer to theSeating and safety
restraintschapter for information
on the safety belt warning chime.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
Refer to theSeating and safety
restraintschapter for information
on the SRS warning chime.
Key±in±ignition warning chime
A warning chime sounds when the
key is left in the ignition in the
OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY
position and the driver's door is
opened.
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ENGINE
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!PBRAKE
CHECK
GAGE
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Instrumentation
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Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The daytime running light (DRL)
system turns the high beam lamps
on, with a reduced light output,
when:
²The headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
²The engine is running.
²The parking brake is released.
The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
Panel dimmer dial
Instrument panel illumination,
interior lamps and cargo lamp
brightness can be adjusted with
this dial.
Move thumbwheel up to brighten
lamps. Move thumbwheel down to
dim lamps.
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SRS
OFF
DIM
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Controls and features
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Liftgate wiper and washer
Turn the knob to adjust wiper
speed. Push the knob in to activate
the washer.
Rear window defroster
Push the button to activate the
defroster. The indicator light will
turn on and the defroster will turn
off automatically in ten minutes.
Push the button again to turn off.
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6H
C
FERSM
SET
ACC
COAST OFF ONOFF
SRSHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
DISCSSCAN4DOLBY SYSTEMEJTAPE CDCOMP
5SHUFFLE
6
PUSH
OFFHIR. WIPE
PUSH
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C
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ACC
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SBSHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
DISCSSCAN4DOLBY SYSTEMEJTAPE CDCOMP
5SHUFFLE
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PUSH020
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Controls and features
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Foglamps
Push the button to activate the
foglamps. The indicator light will
turn on. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the low beam
headlamps are on. Push the button
again to turn off.
Audio system
Refer to theAudio Guidefor
instructions on how to operate the
audio system.
Fuel pump shutoff switch
Refer to theRoadside
emergencieschapter for
instructions on how to operate the
fuel pump shutoff switch.
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6H
C
FERSM
SET
ACC
COAST OFF ONOFF
SRSHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
DISCSSCAN4DOLBY SYSTEMEJTAPE CDCOMP
5SHUFFLE
6
PUSH020
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Controls and features
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