automatic transmission Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 s User Guide
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![Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 s User Guide 268 [SV36190(MBC )03/95]
half page art:0011153-AFluid level for power steering
[SV36200( BC )05/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Fords
Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford
Premium Powe Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 s User Guide 268 [SV36190(MBC )03/95]
half page art:0011153-AFluid level for power steering
[SV36200( BC )05/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Fords
Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford
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268 [SV36190(MBC )03/95]
half page art:0011153-AFluid level for power steering
[SV36200( BC )05/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford's
Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford
Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA
or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission
Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit
number beginning with ª2Pº printed on the
fluid container).
*
[SV36250(MBC )03/95]
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do
not drive your vehicle for a long
period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering
pump.
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314 Index
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 131
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 84
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 165
fluid, adding............. 262
fluid, checking............ 261
fluid, refill capacities......... 290
fluid, specifications.......... 292
Axle, traction lok............ 170
B
Backing up............... 167
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 187
charging system warning light...... 60
disconnecting............. 252
how to service............ 251
jumping a disabled battery....... 187
maintenance-free........... 251
proper disposal, recycling....... 252
replacement, specifications....... 291
voltage gauge.............. 69
when storing your vehicle....... 295
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 57
specifications............. 292
Brakelamp
bulb replacement........... 284
high-mount brakelamp........ 282
Brakes
adjustment.............. 173
anti-lock............... 174
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 58
applying the brakes.......... 173
brake warning light........... 57
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Index 317
Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
proper solution............ 246
refill capacities............ 290
refill procedure............ 248
specifications............. 292
temperature gauge........... 66
Cooling fan............... 228
Cruise control (see Speed control)..... 97
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 208
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 208
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 73
Daytime running light system....... 82
Defrost
rear window.............. 81
windshield............. 75,79
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 262
Dispute Settlement Board........ 209
Doors
door ajar warning light......... 71
lubricant specifications........ 292
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 177
heavy load.............. 179
high water.............. 178
slippery roads............ 177
towing a trailer............ 181
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 278
fuses................ 269
operating when the engine is off..... 45
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 161
tuning the radio.........133, 152
warranty and service information . . . 164
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Index 329
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 261
fluid, refill capacities......... 290
lubricant specifications........ 292
Transmission control switch....... 168
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 110
Trip odometer.............. 68
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 128
using the keys to open........ 128
using the remote entry system
to open.............. 111
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 287
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 65
lever................. 91
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 243
V
Vanity mirror.............. 126
Variable interval wipers.......... 93
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 287
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 208
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 179
calculating the load.......... 180
Vehicle storage............. 293
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 76,80
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 241
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 126
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