Ford Cougar Owner Owner's manual

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Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features
24
Seating and safety restraints
98
Starting 138
Driving 145
Roadside emergencies
169
Maintenance and care
191
Capacities and specifications
254
Customer assistance
260
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only)
272
Index 273
Contents
Before driving
Starting and driving
Servicing
         
         
           
          
     
    
Introduction
2
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on 
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste,
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
WARNINGS
Provide information which may
reduce the risk of personal injury
and prevent possible damage to
others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING
IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breakingĆin
rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of
driving, vary speeds frequently.
This is necessary to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first 1 600
km (1 000 miles).
Introduction
INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
     
       
    
   
 
Introduction
4
Vehicle
symbol glossary
These are some of the symbols you
may have on your vehicle.
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front
Airbag - Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake System AntiĆLock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
NonĆPetroleum Based
Traction Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps - Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Introduction
Vehicle
symbol glossary
  ', ##%
#" #
"  %!
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"" ## "'
!$%'(%
# #' $" " #'
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#% $%&
''%,  +$ #&) &
" %"" #*% '%"  (
"'" #%%'  (
)
!&&#" ,&'!
"" %  '% &&"% #!$%'!"'
%  '%

Instrumentation
6
Page 24, 25
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*
Page 25
Panel dimmer
control
Page 75
Tilt steering
wheel lever
Page 79
Speed control *
Page 87
Luggage compartment
release
Page 195
Hood release
Page 76
Turn signal/
high beams
Page 8
Instrument
cluster
Page 75
Hazard flasher
control
Page 77
Windshield wiper/
washer control
Page 74
Ignition switch
Page 117
Air bag system
Instrumentation
7
On various models the appearance
and location of some items may
differ from those shown here.
However, the page references
given still apply.
Page 28
Rear window defroster control
Page 35
Audio system
Page 12
Traction control system *
Page 29
Climate controls
Page 95
AntiĆtheft system
status indicator
Page 26
Trip computer
* if equipped
Instrumentation
8
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the
engine's emission control system.
This system is commonly known as
the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD II). This OBD II system
protects the environment by
ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service
technician in properly servicing
your vehicle.
Instrumentation
9
The check engine" indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the  position to check
the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the
engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light
may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted.
The vehicle will usually be drivable
and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check
engine light illuminates
   
This means that the OBD II system
has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause
your check engine" light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.
(The engine may misfire or run
poorly).
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the
fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been
properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can
be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or
properly installing and securely
tightening the gas cap. After three
drive cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions
present, the check engine" light
should turn off. (A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway
driving). No additional vehicle
service is required.
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10
If the check engine" light remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at
the first available opportunity.
  
Engine misfire is occurring which
could damage your catalytic
converter. You should drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire
conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter,
the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle
components, possibly causing a
fire.
Instrumentation

Air
bag readiness
   
      
    
     
  
Foglamps
   
 
  Foglamp control  
Controls and features  
  
Turn signals
      
    

Instrumentation

High
beams
   
   
Traction
control system
(if equipped)
    
    
     
      
      
      
   
   
Safety belt
    
     
    
   Safety belt
warning light and warning
chime   Seating and safety
restraints 
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Charging
system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off. The
light also illuminates when the
battery is not charging properly and
the vehicle may require electrical
system service.
Engine
oil pressure
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off. The
light also illuminates when engine
oil pressure falls below the normal
range when the engine is running.
Refer to the Maintenance and
care chapter to check the engine
oil level as soon as possible. If the
engine oil level is correct and the
light remains illuminated, do not
start the engine. See your dealer or
a qualified service technician.
Brake
system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illuminates after
releasing the parking brake to
indicate low brake fluid level or
that the Electronic Brake
Distribution system (part of the
ABS) requires service. The vehicle
is equipped with one of two lights,
depending on the market.
Instrumentation

Low coolant (if equipped)
   
      
     
      
      
       
 Maintenance and care
     

Anti-lock
brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
   
      
         
   
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
O/D off indicator
(automatic transaxle only)
   
    
       
     
     
    
    
   
     
   
  
Automatic
transaxle warning
(if equipped)
    
   
    
    

Instrumentation
16
Testing the warning and
indicator lights
Turn the ignition key to the on
position without starting the
engine. The following warning and
indicator lights should illuminate:
charging system, safety belt (does
not illuminate, if the driver's safety
belt is fastened), low coolant,
engine oil pressure, check engine,
air bag readiness, traction control,
brake system and ABS. The
overhead warning lights (if
equipped) should also illuminate
briefly.
If any of these lights do not
illuminate, see your dealer or
qualified service technician.
Instrumentation
17
Headlamps
on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are on,
the ignition is off (and the key is
not in the ignition) and the driver's
door is open.
Key-in-ignition
warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the driver's door is open.
Safety
belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Liftgate
ajar warning chime
(if equipped)
Sounds when the ignition is in the
on position and the liftgate is ajar
or open. The interior dome lamp
will also illuminate.
Instrumentation

INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
    
    
   
      
     
    
      
   Cooling system 
 Maintenance and care

   
   
    


Instrumentation

Tachometer
    
   
Trip
odometer
    
    Trip
computer   Controls and
features 
Speedometer
    
Odometer
   
   
Low fuel light
Instrumentation
20
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while
the vehicle is being refueled. When
the gauge first indicates empty,
there is a small amount of reserve
fuel in the tank. When refueling the
vehicle from empty indication, the
amount of fuel that can be added
will be less than the advertised
capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Low
fuel reminder
Illuminates as an early reminder of
a low fuel condition indicated on
the fuel gauge. When refueling the
vehicle after the light first comes
on, the amount of fuel that can be
added will be less than the
advertised capacity since there is
still fuel in the tank. The ignition
must be in the ON position for this
lamp to illuminate.
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