tow Mercury Mercury Cougar 1996 Owner's Manuals

12 % [SR05305( BC )03/95]Safety Belts with Locking Cinch Tongue
for Rear Outboard Seating Positions
[SR05307( BC )04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with safety seat belts
containing a cinch tongue at the rear outboard
seating positions.
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[SR05310( BC )03/95]
The locking cinch tongue will slide up and
down the belt webbing when the belt is in the
stowed position or while putting seat belts on.
When the locking cinch tongue of the
lap/shoulder combination seat belt is latched
into the buckle, the cinch tongue will allow the
lap portion to become shorter, but locks the
webbing in place to restrict it from becoming
longer.
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[SR05320( BC )03/95]
Before you can reach and latch a combination
lap and shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into
the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap
belt portion of it. To lengthen the lap belt, pull
some webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor.
While holding the webbing below the tongue,
grasp the tip (metal portion) of the tongue so
that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the
tongue upward. Provide enough lap belt length
so that the tongue can reach the buckle.
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[SR05325( BC )03/95]
NOTE: If you grasp the tongue by the tongue
cover to lengthen the belt, the tongue
cover will grab the webbing, making it
difficult to slide.
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[SR05500( BCGV)03/95]
RWARNING
All front and rear seat outboard
occupants (including pregnant women)
should wear lap and shoulder belts, for
optimum protection in a collision.
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[SR05600( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the risk and/or severity of injury
in a collision. 1) Use the shoulder belt on
the outside shoulder only. Never wear the
shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never
swing it around your neck over the inside
shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for
more than one person.
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[SR05630( BC )03/95]
Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles
and tongues toward the center of the vehicle
may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat
cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible.
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[SR05635( BC )03/95]
While you are fastened in the seat belt, the
combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch
tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if
you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle
receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more,
the safety belt will become locked and help
reduce your forward movement.
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15 [SR05800( ALL)05/95]
To unfasten all the belts:
[SR05900(MBC )06/93]
1. Push the release button on the end of the
buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch
from the buckle.
[SR06200( BC )03/95]
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Unfastening the front outboard lap/shoulder belts
[SR06250( BC )05/95]
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Unfastening the rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
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[SR06600( ALL)03/95]
2. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to
its stowed position. If you do not guide the
tongue, it may strike you or part of the
vehicle.
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[ST17100( ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[ST17110( ALL)04/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ST17200( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ST17400( BCGV)01/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk.
[ST17700( BC )05/94]
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The fuel pump shut-off switch
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[ST18700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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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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69 % [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/94]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
(when the engine is off, or idling at a low
speed), the pointer may move toward the lower
end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
[LG16285( BC )05/95]
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Battery voltage gauge
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[LG16300( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG16500( ALL)05/94]
This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the
engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below
the NORMAL band while the engine is running,
you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
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84 [IP36130( BCGV)05/95]Chime for headlamps on
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[IP36160( BCGV)05/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[IP36200( ALL)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP36300( ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP36900( BC )02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System
(If equipped)
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[IP37100( BCGV)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP37300( BCGV)01/95]
q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP37400( BCGV)01/95]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[IP37500( BCGV)01/95]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[IP37900( BC )05/95]
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The controls for the autolamp
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[IP38200( BC )01/95]
To set the autolamp:
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[IP38300( BC )05/95]
1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF
position. If the knob for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
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[IP38400( BC )01/95]
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
[IP38500( BC )06/93]
3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the right
of the panel dim thumbwheel.
[IP38900( BC )11/92]
4. Turn the thumbwheel up to the beginning of
the MAX position (within the DELAY range).
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[IP39200( BC )01/95]
5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off for you.
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[IP39275( BCGV)01/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top left corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
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[IP39300( BC )01/95]
To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel
back to OFF.
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[IP39500( BCGV)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
[IP39600( BC )12/94]
To keep the lamps on after you leave your
vehicle, turn the thumbwheel as far into the
MAX range as you want.
[IP40000( BC )12/94]
If you move the thumbwheel only slightly into
the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on for
only a moment after you turn your vehicle off.
The further you move the thumbwheel into the
DELAY area (toward the MAX position), the
longer the lamps will stay on after you turn
your vehicle off.
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90 %
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[IP49100( BC )04/95]
Cellular Phone (If equipped)
[IP49200( BC )03/95]
For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury cellular
phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at
1-800-367-3013. In Canada contact your Ford
Dealer.
[IP49300( BC )03/95]
NOTE: It is recommended that you remove
your cellular phone antenna before
entering a car wash. Unscrew the
antenna from its base, located on the
rear window.
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[IP49400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP49500( ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02700( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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