warning Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 s User Guide

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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
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The control for the hazard flashers
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill inj(Overdrive),
you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle's speed.
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If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.
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If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.
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RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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To Set a Higher Set Speed
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q
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the
switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR
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q
Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR
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q
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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Mirrors
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You can adjust your rearview mirror in any
direction. The special swivel bracket lets you
move the mirror up or down and from side to
side.
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RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates the
windows.
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Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
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The master controls on the driver's door
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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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RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects
appear smaller and farther away than they
actually are.
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Console
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Your vehicle has a full console. The full console
has the features shown in the illustration below.
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The features on the full console
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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Seatback Recline
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Front seatback release levers
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It is not necessary to use the emergency seatback
release lever for rear seat entry or exit. The
seatback remains unlocked with normal usage
and locks only during emergency stopping, upon
impact, or on steep downhill grades. The inertia
seatback latch will allow the seatback to rotate
approximately 5Ê forward before it locks. The
release is provided only to unlock the seatback
when parked on steep downhill grades or after a
collision.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
them in several directions. The controls are on
the side of the seats.
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The power controls on the driver's seat
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt,
a warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety Belt Warning Light and Chimein
theInstrumentationchapter.
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See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety
belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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RWARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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RWARNING
Ford recommends that all safety belt
assemblies and attaching hardware should
be inspected by a qualified technician
after any collision. Safety belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is noted.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his
or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.
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RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before
driving to lessen the risk of the door
coming open in a collision.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder
Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, the combination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, corner hard or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt
locks and helps reduce your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
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To fasten the belt,pull the lap/shoulder belt
from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of
the belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure
the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make
sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
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