instrument cluster Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 Owner's Manuals

24 [SR21130( ALL)10/94]
half page art:0011064-AInflated right front passenger side air bag
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[SR22200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
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[SR22210( ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition to the ON position, this
light will illuminate for approximately six (6)
seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the
system is operating normally.NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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55
Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00400( ALL)01/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
[LG00500( BCGV)05/94]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together in the instrument cluster
and the indicator lamp module.
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91
Steering Column Controls
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[SC00200( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00300( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[SC00500( ALL)03/95]
q
operate the turn signals
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00700( ALL)01/95]
q
flash the lights
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[SC00800( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[SC01900( ALL)02/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[SC02100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC02201( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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265 [SV34725( BC )12/91]
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The anti-lock brake system fluid reservoir
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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
[SV35050(MBC )03/95]
3.8L SFI engine
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV35200( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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309 [QI02600( C )05/95]
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Instrument Cluster
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322 Index
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 208
Idle
relearning.............. 252
speed................. 49
Ignition
chime................. 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing the key............ 46
Indicator lamp module........... 71
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 27
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 56
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 90
lighting up panel and interior...... 86
location of components......... 73
Interval wipers.............. 93
J
Jack
operation............... 197
positioning.............. 199
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 189
disconnecting cables.......... 192
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 46
positions of the ignition......... 45
removing from the ignition....... 46
stuck in lock position.......... 46
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Update:Wed Jun 28 16:52:09 1995