check engine Mercury Mystique 1996 s Owner's Guide

INDEX
273
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 65
Additives, engine oil.................. 210
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats............... 18,25
description.................... 17,20
disposal....................... 23
driver air bag................... 17,20
indicator light..................... 59
operation....................... 20
passenger air bag................... 20
proper seating.................... 18
tone generator.................... 23
wearing safety belts.................. 17
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 199
specifications.................... 253
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 94
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)....... 134
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 214
Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light........ 65
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 169
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 178
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 175
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 113
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 137
fluid, adding.................... 231
fluid, checking................... 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
fluid, specification.................. 254
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276 Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps.................... 76
fabric....................... 104
headlamps...................... 76
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 106
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rear windows..................... 74
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 16
tail lamps...................... 76
upholstery and interior trim............. 104
washing....................... 5
wheels....................... 229
windows....................... 74
Clutch
operation while driving............... 143
shifting the gears.................. 143
specifications.................... 254
Cold engine starting................... 46
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Console, description.................. 108
Controls
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 105
steering column.................... 81
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 214
preparing for storage................ 256
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
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278 Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 128
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 128
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 175
battery acid spills................159, 219
jump-starting.................... 159
towing....................... 171
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 150
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 248
emissions warranty................ 3,248
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 60
does not start..................... 47
fuel injected engine, starting............ 43,45
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 50
preparing to start................... 44
refill capacities................... 252
service points.................... 199
starting....................... 45
starting after a collision................ 50
storing your vehicle................. 255
Engine block heater................... 49
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 214
disposal...................... 217
low coolant warning light............... 66
preparing for storage................ 256
recovery reservoir................199, 214
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 63
description...................... 63
mechanical...................... 63
Engine fan...................... 196
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Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 4
changing oil and oil filter.............. 213
checking and adding................ 211
dipstick...................... 211
disposal...................... 213
engine oil pressure warning light............ 57
filter, specifications................. 253
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
synthetic oil.................... 210
viscosity...................... 209
Entry system, illuminated................ 92
Exhaust fumes...................... 52
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Flashers, hazard..................... 84
Flashing the lamps.................... 82
Flat tire........................ 164
Fluid refill capacities.................. 252
Foglamps........................ 76
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 178
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 182
Foreign registration.................. 184
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 207
capacity...................... 252
choosing the right fuel................ 204
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 208
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 202
filter, specifications................. 253
fuel gauge...................... 63
running out of fuel................. 207
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280 Fuel (continued)
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 206
storing your vehicle................. 256
treating emergencies................. 206
Fuel cap
removing...................... 202
replacing...................... 204
Fuel filler door, remote release............. 202
Fuel filter, specifications................ 253
Fuel gauge....................... 63
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 50
starting after a collision................ 50
Fuse panels, instrument panel............. 242
Fuses
charts.....................237, 241
checking and replacing............... 242
circuit breakers................... 243
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 202
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 207
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 202
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 63
fuel gauge...................... 63
odometer....................... 64
speedometer..................... 64
tachometer...................... 64
trip odometer..................... 64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 154
definition...................... 153
driving with a heavy load.............. 153
location...................... 153
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L
Lamps
checking...................... 244
daytime running light system............. 77
dome lamps..................... 77
flashing the lamps................... 82
fog lamps...................... 76
hazard flashers.................... 84
headlamps...................... 75
high beams...................... 82
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 92
instrument panel, dimming............... 77
interior lamps..................... 77
replacing bulbs................... 244
trailer....................... 157
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 81
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 59
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 65
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 57
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 57
hazard warning light................. 84
high beam...................... 58
low coolant...................... 66
oil pressure...................... 57
safety belt...................... 55
turn signal indicator................ 62,81
Load limits
GAWR....................... 153
GVWR....................... 153
trailer towing.................... 155
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 109
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288 Starting your vehicle (continued)
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 50
starting a warm engine................ 47
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 159
Steering, power.................... 147
Steering wheel
horn......................... 84
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 86
Storage compartments
center console................... 108
map pockets.................... 109
Storing your vehicle.................. 255
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 97
Sun visor....................... 107
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 17
T
Tachometer....................... 64
Tail lamps, cleaning................... 76
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 69
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 37
Tires
changing...................... 164
checking the pressure................ 224
cleaning...................... 229
replacing...................... 226
rotating...................... 225
snow tires and chains................ 228
spare tire...................... 165
storing your vehicle................. 257
tire grades..................... 227
treadwear..................... 227
wear bands..................... 226
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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 155
Towing your vehicle.................. 171
with a tow truck.................. 171
Trailer towing..................... 155
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 155
safety chains.................... 156
tips........................ 158
trailer brakes.................... 157
trailer lamps.................... 157
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 137
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 140
Trip odometer...................... 64
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 93
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 62
lever......................... 81
U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 213
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