1997 Mercury Mountaineer turn signal

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0P RND21
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
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RSM
SET
ACCEL
COAST OFFOFF
SRS
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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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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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Activating high beams
Push the lever forward to activate
the high beam lamps. Pull the
lever towards you to activate the
ªflash to passº function.
Push the lever down to activate
the left turn signal.
Push the lever up to activate the
right turn signal.
0P RND21
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
RPM x 100012345
6H
C
F
E
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST OFF ON
SRS
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Controls and features
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
7 7.5 amp Illumination switches
8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog
lamp system
9 10 amp Autolamps
10 7.5 amp Rear blower, speed
control, GEM system,
brake interlock,
overhead console
11 7.5 amp Warning lamps
12 10 amp Liftgate wiper/washer,
front washer
13 15 amp Brake on/off switch
14 10 amp Anti-lock system
15 7.5 amp Air bag system,
instrument cluster
16 30 amp Wiper run relay
17 15 amp Cigar lighter
18 15 amp A/C system
19 25 amp Ignition coil, PCM
system
20 7.5 amp Radio, power antenna,
GEM system,
anti-theft
21 15 amp Turn/hazard flasher
22 10 amp Turn signals
23 10 amp Rear wiper system
24 10 amp Anti-theft relay
25 7.5 amp Instrument cluster,
GEM system
Roadside emergencies
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²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Fog lamps
²Interior overhead lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless
they will be replaced immediately.
If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp
housings and affect performance.
Headlamps
Handle a halogen bulb
carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass; the oil from
your hand could cause the bulb
to break the next time that the
headlamps are operated.
1. Make sure that the headlamp
switch is in the OFF position.
2. Lift the hood and open the
hinged headlamp cover.
LIFT
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3. Remove electrical connector by
grasping wires and pulling
rearward.
4. Remove bulb retaining ring by
turning it 1/8 turn to free it from
the socket. Slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Carefully remove the bulb
assembly from its socket by gently
pulling it rearward.
6. With the flat side of the bulb's
plastic base facing upward, insert
the glass end of the bulb into the
socket. You may need to turn the
bulb left or right to line up the
grooves in the plastic base with
the tabs in the socket.
7. Slip the bulb retaining ring over
the plastic base and lock it by
rotating it clockwise until you feel
it stop.
8. Push the electrical connector
into the rear of the plastic base
until you feel it ªsnap.º
9. Replace the bulb assembly into
the headlamp.
High-mount brakelamp
The high-mount brakelamp is
located just above the rear liftgate
window. For bulb replacement, see
your dealer.
Rear turn signals/brake/tail
lamps/backup lamps
The tail lamps, backup lamps and
the brake lamps are located in the
same bezel. Follow these steps to
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Turn signals
For more information on the turn
signals, refer toTurn signalsin
theControls and Features
chapter. For bulb replacement, see
your dealer.
License plate lamp
To change the license plate bulb,
follow this procedure:
1. Use a screwdriver to detach the
lamp from the bumper.
2. Turn and pull the socket from
the lamp and remove the bulb.
3. Replace socket into lamp and
press lamp back into bumper.
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BULB SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionNumber
of BulbsTrade Number
Exterior Illumination
Headlamps 2 9007
Front lamp and turn signal 4 3157NA*
Front side marker lamp 2 916NA*
Underhood lamp 1 906
Fog lamps 2 H3
Rear Lamps - Exterior
Rear back-up lamp 2 3156
High-mount brakelamp 1
2
License plate lamp 2 194
Rear tail/brake lamp 2 3157
Turn lamp 2 3156
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (low series) 1 912
Dome lamp (high series) 1 906
Map lamps 2 168
Map lamps with overhead
console (if equipped)2 T10
Front door courtesy lamp 1 168
Deluxe map reading
lamp/dome2 168
Instrument panel
illumination1 906
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