warning lights Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 s User Guide

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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00400( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[RE00450( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
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[RE00500( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00600( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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[RE00700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
%*
[RE00800( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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Index 319
Engine oil (continued)
engine oil pressure gauge........ 69
filter, specifications.......... 291
refill capacities............ 290
specifications............. 292
synthetic oil............. 241
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 241
Entry system
illuminated.............. 103
remote................ 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 51
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 163
Flashers, hazard.............. 94
Flashing the lights............. 92
Flat tire................ 193
Floor mats............... 129
Fluid refill capacities.......... 290
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 208
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 209
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 214
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 214
Foreign registration........... 215
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 290
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
filter, specifications.......... 291
fuel gauge............... 65
low fuel warning light......... 72
storing your vehicle.......... 294
Fuel cap, removing........... 234
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Index 323
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 284
checking............... 279
courtesy lamps............. 89
daytime running light system...... 82
dome lamps.............. 88
flashing the lamps........... 92
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 83
high beams.............. 92
high-mount brakelamp........ 282
illuminated entry system....... 103
illuminated mirrors.......... 126
interior lamps............. 86
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 279
trailer................ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lap belts................. 16
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 58
brake................. 57
charging system............ 60
check engine.............. 63
check gauges.............. 62
door ajar................ 71
high beam............... 62
low coolant.............. 72
low fuel.............. 62,72
low washer fluid............ 72
overdrive off.............. 61
safety belt............... 59
turn signal indicator.......... 65
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