2002 Mercury Mercury Cougar wheel

ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L engine 2.5L engine
Cubic inches 121 152
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1±3±4±2 1±4±2±5±3±6
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (0.054 inch) 1.37 mm (0.054 inch)
Ignition systemElectronically
ControlledElectronically
Controlled
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4720 (186)
(2) Overall width 1769 (69.6)
(3) Overall height 1325 (52.2)
(4) Wheelbase 2 704 (106.5)
(5) Track - Front 1506 (59.3)
(5) Track - Rear 1491 (58.7)
Maintenance and Specifications
201

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of
Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically
engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to
complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In
addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford
Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford
accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
²12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
²the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty Ð 3 years or 60 000 km (36 000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Remote keyless entry
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Accessories
204

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............162
instrument panel ....................164
interior .............................164±165
plastic parts ............................163
washing ....................................161
waxing .....................................161
wheels ......................................162
wiper blades ............................164
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock ..........................26, 33, 41, 60
Clutch
fluid ..........................................192
operation while driving ..........125
recommended shift speeds ....126
Console ........................................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............177
low coolant light .......................12
refill capacities ................181, 199
specifications ..................200±201
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................134
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................166
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................154
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................158
Getting roadside assistance ...134
Getting the service you
need .........................................152
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................159
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................154Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................157
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................192
engine oil .................................172
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........200
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................145
Emission control system ..........189
Engine ........................................201
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................162
coolant .....................................177
idle speed control ...................175
lubrication
specifications ..................200±201
refill capacities ........................199
service points ..................170±171
starting after a collision .........135
Engine block heater .................115
Engine oil ..................................172
checking and adding ..............172
Index
208

P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................73
Parking brake ............................118
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....198
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................70
Power mirrors .............................60
Power steering ..........................120
fluid, checking and adding ....190
fluid, refill capacity ................199
fluid, specifications .........200±201
Power Windows ...........................60
R
Radio ......................................26, 34
Radio reception .....................42±43
Rear window defroster ...............46
Relays ........................................136
Remote entry system ...........71, 73
locking/unlocking doors .....70, 72
opening the trunk .....................73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................74
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................134
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................15, 83, 85±88
Safety defects, reporting ..........160
Safety restraints ..............83, 85±88belt minder ...............................89
cleaning the safety belts ..........93
extension assembly ..................93
for adults .............................85±87
for children .....................102±103
warning light and
chime .............................12, 15, 88
Safety seats for children ..........106
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................83
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................106
cleaning ...................................164
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................74±76
Servicing your vehicle ..............167
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................142
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................198, 201
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................200±201
Speed control ..............................61
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your
vehicle ........................112±113, 115
jump starting ..........................145
Steering wheel
controls ................................59, 61
tilting .........................................59
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................142, 195±196
changing ..........................142±143
checking the pressure ............196
replacing ..................................197
Index
211