length Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[AS60900( ALL)04/96]
Common Radio Reception
Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( ALL)08/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS61300( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is
fully extended to the maximum length
for proper reception. If your antenna is
not fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS61400( ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS61500( ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS61700( ALL)08/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS61800( ALL)08/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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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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[SS18000( BC )05/96]
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.
[SS18100( BC )05/96]
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Adjusting the cinch tongue rear combination lap and
shoulder belt
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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.
% [SS20200( BC )12/95]Lap Belts Ð Rear Center Seating
Positions
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[SS20500( BC )12/95]
The lap belt in the center of the rear seat does
not adjust automatically. You must adjust it to
fit snugly and as low as possible around your
hips. Do not wear it around your waist.
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[SS20600( BCGV)01/96]
Pull the belt across your hips andinsert the
tongue into the correct buckleon your seat
until you hear a snap and feel it lock. Make sure
the buckle is securely fastened.
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[SS20700( BCGV)01/96]
If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and
tip the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt.
Pull the belt tongue over your lap until it
reaches the buckle.
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[SS20800( BCGV)01/96]
If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose
end of the webbing until the belt fits snugly.
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[SS20900( BCGV)12/95]
To unfasten the belt,push the release button on
the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch
from the buckle.
[SS21000( BC )12/95]
Because the center lap belt does not have a
retractor, it should be shortened and fastened
when not in use.
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one third page art:0000029-EUnfastening center rear seat lap belt
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[SS21400( ALL)02/96]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SS21500( ALL)01/96]
For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
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[SS21600( ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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[SS21700( ALL)01/96]
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
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[SS34600( BC )05/96]
9. Check from time to time to be sure that
there is no slack in the lap/shoulder belt.
The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the
lap belt tight during a collision.
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Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear
Center Seating Position with Adjustable
Lap Belt
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[SS34800( BCGV)01/96]
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
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[SS34900( BCGV)01/96]
2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
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[SS35000( BCGV)01/96]
3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth
gear Ðan overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at an appropriate consistent speed for
any length of time. This fourth gear will increase
your fuel economy when you travel at cruising
speeds.
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When to use D (Overdrive) Ð with
transmission control switch activated (O/D
OFF light illuminated)
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[GF10700(MBC )12/95]
Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain
terrain. If the transmission shifts back and forth
between Third and Fourth gears while you are
driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle does
not have adequate power for climbing hills,
depress the TCS.
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[GF10900( BCGV)12/95]
You can depress the TCS at any speed.
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[GF11100( ALL)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF11200( ALL)12/95]
Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or
to give you more engine braking to slow your
vehicle on downgrades.
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[GF11300( ALL)05/96]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[GF11400( ALL)12/95]
Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It
gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle
than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. You can
upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from 1
(Low) to Overdrive at any speed.
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[GF11500( ALL)05/96]
P (Park)
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[GF11600( ALL)12/95]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
rotating.
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[HS08700( ALL)05/95]
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance
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[HS08800( ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
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[HS08900( ALL)03/95]
If you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.
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[HS09000( ALL)03/95]
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Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)
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[HS09200( ALL)10/95]
In those cases where you continue to feel that
the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a
factory-related vehicle service concern have been
unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an
impartial third party mediation/arbitration
program administered by the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
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[HS09300( ALL)10/95]
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and
relatively speedy alternative to resolve a
disagreement when all other efforts to produce a
settlement have failed. This procedure is without
cost to you and is designed to eliminate the
need for lengthy and expensive legal
proceedings.
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