clock Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

Press the SEEK control to turn the
feature ON or OFF.
Menu mode
Press the MENU control to access
main menu features.
Use the SEEK control for
adjustments.
CD eject function
Press the eject control during CD
playback to eject the CD.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
SEEK
MENU
FM 1
AMC
BL RF
REW FFSCAN
BASS TREB SEL BALTAPE DISC
EJ CD
FADEAUTO
CLK
SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLEEJ
MUTE
VOL PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE AM FM
12 3456
DOLBY B NR
ST
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DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates in
tape mode. Dolbytnoise reduction
reduces the amount of hiss and
static during tape playback.
Press the
control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbytnoise
reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D
symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbytLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression adjust
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order. If
equipped with the CD changer, the
shuffle feature continues to the next
disc after all tracks on the current disc are played.
Press to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the
control is pressed again.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
4
COMP
5
SHUFFLE
6
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Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the BAL control. Use the SEL
control to adjust the sound between
the left and right speakers.
Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Press the FADE control. Use the
SEL control to adjust the sound
between the front and rear speakers.
Mute mode
Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin theDriver controls chapterfor
instructions on setting the clock.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
If player does not work:
²The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is
inserted.
BAL
FADE
SEL+
BAL
FADE
SEL+
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Lift the hood and release the wire
clip on the rear of the headlamp
assembly and remove the cover.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector by turning the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb holder straight out
to remove the bulb.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
1. Install the new bulb in the lamp assembly by pushing it straight in and
turning to lock it in position. You may need to turn the bulb slightly to
align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly.
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2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
3. Install the protective cover and secure it with the wire clips.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. if the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you need
to align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder counter
clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
pulling it straight out from the lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and press in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Replacing side marker lamps
1. Push the complete light assembly
to the front and pull it out.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning it counter
clockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
4. Install the bulb socket into the
assembly by turning it clockwise.
Replacing brake/turn signal/tail/backup lamps
The brake, turn signal, tail and backup lamps bulbs are located in the
same portion of the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb.
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1. From the trunk, remove the
carpet cover from the lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the three retainer nuts
and pull the lamp assembly out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Replace the lamp assembly and
turn it clockwise to secure it in
place.
Replacing the rear parking lamps
1. From the trunk, locate the
parking lamp on the trunk wall near
the tail lamp.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
4. Add a bulb by pushing it straight
in to the bulb socket.
5. Replace the bulb socket and turn
it clockwise to secure it in place.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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Replacing high-mount brake
lamp bulbs
1. Remove the push pins and cover
from the liftgate. (To remove the
push pins, press the two tabs of the
push pin insert inward and pull the
insert out.)
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the lamp assembly:
1. Install the bulb into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise
2. Replace the cover and the push pins.
Replacing the luggage compartment lamp
1. Remove the light assembly from
the underside of the liftgate.
2. Turn the spherical bulb (with
slight pressure) counterclockwise to
remove.
3. To replace the bulb, insert bulb
and turn it clockwise to secure in
place.
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CLOCK
The clock can be set to either a 12 hour or a 24 hour format.
Press the CLOCK button until it
flashes.
Press the UNITS button once to
display 12HR. Press the RESET
button to toggle between 12 and 24
HR.
Press the UNITS button until the
hour flashes. Press the RESET
button to set the hour.
Press the UNITS button until the
minutes flash. Press the RESET button to set the minutes.
Press the CLOCK button to store the time.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The power mirrors can be operated at any time.
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1. The control can be swiveled and
turned. Turn the control clockwise
to adjust the driver's side mirror,
counterclockwise to adjust the
passenger side mirror.
2. Adjust the selected mirror by
moving the center control in the
desired direction. Then turn the
control back to the center position.
Heated mirrors (if equipped)
The heated mirrors are activated by turning on the rear window
defroster.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
30 7.5A Engine management, Locking
system, Instrument cluster
31 7.5A Panel dimmer, License plate
lamps, Glove box lamp, Belt
minder module
32 Ð Not used
33 7.5A Left-side lamps
34 7.5A Power mirrors, Clock, Interior
lamps
35 7.5A Right-side lamps
36 15A Radio
37 30A Heater blower
38 7.5A Air bags
R12 Ð Courtesy lamps
R13 Ð Rear window defrost
R14 Ð Blower motor
R15 Ð Front wiper
R16 Ð Ignition
D2 Ð Reverse voltage protection
*Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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