Mercury 1999 Cougar Owner's manual

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Owner's manual

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Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features
20
Seating and safety restraints
89
Starting 120
Driving 127
Roadside emergencies
150
Maintenance and care
171
Capacities and specifications
230
Customer assistance
236
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only)
248
Index 249
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.
Introduction
3
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first 1 600
km (1 000 miles).
INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this guide
was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents
without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Instrumentation
4
Page 20, 21
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*
Page 69
Tilt steering
wheel lever
Page 175
Hood release
Page 80
Luggage compartment
release
Page 21
Panel dimmer
control
Page 70
Turn signal/
high beams
Page 69
Hazard
flasher
control
Page 71
Windshield
wiper/washer
control
Page 6
Instrument
cluster
Page 72
Speed control *
Page 100
Air bag system
Page 68
Ignition switch
Instrumentation
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On various models the appearance
and location of some items may
differ from those shown here.
However, the page references
given still apply.
Page 24
Rear window defroster control
Page 30
Audio system
Page 10
Traction control system *
Page 25
Climate controls
Page 86
AntiĆtheft system
status indicator
Page 22
Trip computer
* if equipped
Instrumentation
6
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.
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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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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
      
    

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
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. 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.
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
Low coolant (if equipped)
   
      
     
      
      
       
 Maintenance and care
     

Anti-lock
brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
   
      
         
   
Instrumentation

O/D off indicator
(automatic transaxle only)
   
    
       
     
     
    
    
   
     
   
  
Automatic
transaxle warning
(if equipped)
    
   
    
    

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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.
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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
    
    
   
      
     
   
      
    Engine
coolant maintenance  
Maintenance and care 
   
   
    
Speedometer
Odometer
Low fuel light
Instrumentation
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Trip
odometer
Registers the distance traveled on
individual journeys. Refer to Trip
computer in the Controls and
features chapter.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer
Registers the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
Fuel gauge
Displays the approximate level of
usable fuel left in the fuel tank.
The light in the gauge illuminates
when the fuel level is low.
Instrumentation
18
OVERHEAD
W
ARNING
LIGHTS
(if equipped)
These lights illuminate briefly when
the ignition key is turned to the on
position.
Service
intervals
Illuminates after approximately
7 700 km (4 800 miles) or 358 days
to indicate that routine service
should be performed. Check your
maintenance schedule to determine
the routine service to be
completed. Routine service should
be performed by an authorized
Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer.
The light should be switched off by
your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury
Dealer after completing the service.
To reset the light, hold the SELECT
and UNITS buttons on the trip
computer for 5 seconds. The
service interval light will be
illuminated and then extinguish
after approximately 4 seconds.
Frost
warning
Illuminates when ambient air
temperatures are between 0ºC
(32ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). The yellow
sign warns of possible ice on the
roads.
Instrumentation
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Danger of ice warning
Illuminates when 0ºC (32ºF) and
below. The red sign warns of an
increased danger of icy roads.
The absence of a light in cold
temperatures does not necessarily
mean that there is no risk of ice on
the road. Caution should be
exercised when weather conditions
indicate that ice may be present.
Even if the air temperature rises to
above +4_C (39_F) it is no
guarantee that the road is free of
ice.
Brake
pad wear warning
Indicates that the pads of the front
or rear disc brakes may be worn.
Have the brake pads checked
immediately and replaced if
necessary.
Washer fluid warning
Indicates that the washer fluid
reservoir is low. Refill as soon as
possible. If a valid signal is
received, the light will remain on
until the ignition is cycled.
Door
ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and any door or
liftgate is open.
Bulb
failure
Indicates the failure of an exterior
bulb. The light stays illuminated
until the brake pedal is depressed
after starting the engine.
Refer to Bulb Replacement in the
Maintenance and Care Chapter.
Controls and features

INSTRUMENT
P
ANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
 
   
   
     
 
   
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Mercury 1999 Cougar Owner's manual

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