warning light Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 s User Guide

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[LG03700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
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.
[LG03800( ALL)05/95]
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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[LG04300( ALL)04/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04305( ALL)03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
[LG04317( BC )03/95]
q
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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[LG04320(MBC )03/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime will turn off.
[LG04340( BC )03/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled before the key is
turned to the ON position, the light will
come on for 1 to 2 minutes.
[LG04600( ALL)05/92]
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[LG07200( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG07300( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG07400( ALL)05/92]
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Check Gauges Warning Light (if equipped)
[LG08310( BC )03/93]
one inch art:0010128-D*
[LG08400( BC )06/94]
This light will come on when the key is in the
ON position and the:
[LG08500( BC )04/89]
q
engine coolant temperature gauge is high, or
[LG08600( BC )04/89]
q
engine oil pressure gauge is low, or
[LG08700( BC )05/95]
q
when the fuel tank has reached empty
reserve.
[LG08825( BC )03/90]
This light serves as a reminder for you to check
the engine coolant temperature gauge, the
engine oil pressure gauge or the fuel gauge. It
will come on if there is a condition that needs
your attention.
[LG08850( BC )07/93]
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil
Pressure Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for
more information.
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63 %
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[LG11050( ALL)03/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG11055( ALL)04/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG11060( ALL)03/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[LG11065( ALL)03/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG11075( ALL)03/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
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[LG11100( BCGV)05/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG11200( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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% [LG17205( BC )03/95]
Indicator Lamp Module
(If equipped)
[LG17208( BC )05/94]
The following warning lights are on the
indicator lamp module. All of the warning lights
alert you to possible problems. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section
details what each of these indicators mean.
[LG17210( BC )03/95]
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The indicator lamp module
% [LG17215( BC )04/95]
Door Ajar Light (If equipped)
[LG17220( BC )06/92]
This light tells you when any door is not
completely shut. It glows when the key is in the
ON position.
[LG17225( BC )03/94]
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The door ajar light
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34360( BCGV)01/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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[IP34363( ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP34367( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[SC11030( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in D (Drive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to
depress the Transmission Control
Switch located on the shift lever to
turn off overdrive to reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
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[SC11100( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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[SC11200( ALL)03/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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[SC11300( ALL)03/95]
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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[SC11400( ALL)01/95]
Resetting the Speed Control
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[SC11450( ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
[SC11500( ALL)05/94]
q
COAST ÐPress and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
[SC11550( ALL)05/94]
q
Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
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[SC11650( ALL)04/95]
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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126 [FV28700( ALL)01/89]The Right Side Convex Mirror
[FV28800( ALL)03/90]
The side view mirror on the right is a convex
mirror. This mirror gives you a wider view of
the lanes on your right and behind you.
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[FV28900( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
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[FV28950( ALL)01/95]
Sun Visors
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[FV29100( ALL)05/94]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[FV29300( ALL)06/93]
To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror
cover.
[FV29800( BC )05/92]
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The mirror on the sun visor
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175 [DR11900( ALL)05/94]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
detrimental effects of popular mobile radio
transmitting equipment installed on vehicles
with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment
is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. However, if mobile radio
transmitting equipment is installed in your
vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system
cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at
any time other than right after you turn the key
to ON or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
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[DR12000( ALL)03/95]
Parking Brake
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[DR12050( ALL)01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
[DR12500( BCGV)03/95]
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the brake pedal.
[DR12900( BC )03/95]
To set the parking brake while parking your
vehicle, apply the brake pedal with your right
foot and hold it while you push the parking
brake down firmly with your left foot. The brake
system warning light will glow.
[DR13500( BC )03/95]
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The parking brake
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[DR13800( BCGV)05/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
[DR14050( BC )03/95]
To release the parking brake, press down on the
pedal until you hear a click. Lift your foot off
the pedal. The brake is now released and will
reset to lock the next time you press the pedal,
located below the lower left corner of the
instrument panel. The Brake System Warning
Light will glow if the parking brake is not fully
released when the engine is running.
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[DR14200( ALL)03/95]
Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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[DR14300( ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
[DR14400( ALL)07/93]
The parking brake system is designed for static
parking only and is not designed to stop a
moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
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