Mercury 1997 Cougar Owner's manual

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Cars
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Owner's manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................... 1
Instrumentation .............................................. 7
Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 25
Controls and Features ................................ 59
Seating and Safety Restraints ................ 103
Starting ......................................................... 145
Driving ......................................................... 151
Roadside Emergencies .............................. 171
Maintenance and Care ............................. 201
Capacities and Specifications ................. 253
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Only) .................................................. 261
Customer Assistance ................................. 263
Accessories .................................................. 275
Quick Index ................................................ 285
Index ............................................................. 295
Service Station Information ...................... 316
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Introduction
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[II00200( ALL)01/96] Ford’s Commitment to You
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At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the
continuous commitment to achieve the best
result possible. It is dedication to learning what
you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care,
precision, and attention to detail. In short,
excellence means being the standard by which
others are judged.
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Our Guiding Principles
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Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the
quality of our products and services must be
our number one priority.
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You are the focus of everything we do. Our
work must be done with you in mind,
providing better products and services than
our competition.
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Continuous improvement is essential to our
success. We must strive for excellence in
everything we do: in our products in their
safety and value and in our services, our
human relations, our competitiveness, and
our profitability.
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Employee involvement is our way of life.
We are a team. We must treat one another
with trust and respect.
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Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We
must maintain mutually beneficial
relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our
other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct
worldwide must be pursued in a manner that
is socially responsible and commands respect
for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.
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[II01100( ALL)03/96] Things to Know About Using
This Guide
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle. This guide has information about the
equipment and the options for your new vehicle.
You may not have bought all of the options
available to you. If you do not know which
information applies to your vehicle, talk to your
dealer.
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This guide describes equipment and gives
specifications for equipment that was in effect
when this guide was approved for printing. Ford
may discontinue models or change specifications
or design without any notice and without
incurring obligation.
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NOTES and WARNINGS
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NOTES give you additional information about
the subject matter you are referencing.
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WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful
in those areas where carelessness can cause
damage to your vehicle or personal injury to
yourself, your passengers or other people. Please
read all WARNINGS carefully.
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Finding Information in This Guide
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After you have read this guide once, you will
probably return to it when you have a specific
question or need additional information. To help
you find specific information quickly, you can
use the Quick Index or the Index.
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The Quick Index at the end of the book
provides a page number following each item
which indicates where detailed information can
be found.
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To use the Index, turn to the back of the book
and search in the alphabetical listing for the
word that best describes the information you
need. If the word you chose is not listed, think
of other related words and look them up. We
have designed the Index so that you can find
information under a technical term.
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Canadian Owners French Version
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French Owner Guides can be obtained from your
dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
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[II02400( ALL)01/96] Your Maintenance Schedule and
Record Booklet
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The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the
services that are most important for keeping
your vehicle in good condition. A record log is
also provided to help you keep track of all
services performed.
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[II02600( ALL)01/96] About the Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by three types of
warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended
Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions
Warranties.
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Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully
to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and
your basic rights and responsibilities.
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If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you
can get a new one free of charge. Contact any
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the
addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this Owner’s Guide.
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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or
light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only
extended service program with the Ford name
on it and the only service contract backed by
Ford Motor Company.
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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed
and administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your
Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;
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other benefits during the warranty period
(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage
for certain maintenance and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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When you buy Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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[II03400( ALL)01/96] Breaking Your Vehicle In
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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
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Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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Begin braking well in advance.
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Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends. See Engine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”
oils.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
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Instrumentation
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The instrument panel
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster.
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Mechanical cluster
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[IS01700( BCGV)01/96] The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two
things that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
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The brake system warning light
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This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to START. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and you
release the parking brake. If the light stays on
after you have fully released the parking brake,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Light
(If equipped)
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This warning light will go on each time you
start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer
than five seconds, you should shut off your
engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light
stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature
is disabled and should receive immediate
attention by a qualified service technician.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake
warning light is also lit.
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The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As previously described, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light is out, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for
approximately 1/2 second. At this time a
mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal
part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is
found during this check the anti-lock light will
come on.
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The anti-lock brake system light
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If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light will
come on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime
will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime will turn off.
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If the safety belt is buckled before the key is
turned to the ON position, the light will not
come on and the chime will not sound.
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The safety belt warning light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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The air bag readiness light
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Low Coolant Light
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This light tells you that the coolant is low inside
the coolant recovery bottle and that you should
add more coolant.
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This light comes on for a few seconds when
your ignition key is turned to start, but should
turn off when the engine starts. If this light stays
on, check the level of coolant inside the recovery
bottle. See Engine Coolant in the Index.
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The low coolant light
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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The charging system light
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This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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Overdrive Off Indicator
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The overdrive off indicator light
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This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
“overdrive on” mode. The transmission will be
in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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Traction Assist Off Indicator
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The traction assist off indicator
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This light comes on when the Traction Assist
system has been turned off.
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High Beam Light
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This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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The high beam light
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Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the engine’s
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
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The service engine soon warning light
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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Anti-theft alarm light
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This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. See Anti-Theft System in the
Controls and Features chapter for more
information.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
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The turn signal indicator light
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Cruise Control Indicator Light
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This light comes on when the cruise control
system is actively maintaining the set speed. It
will go off when the brakes are used or if the
cruise control is turned off.
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The cruise control indicator light
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This light does not indicate any problems but is
only a convenience to tell when the cruise
control is active.
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Mercury 1997 Cougar Owner's manual

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