steering wheel Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[CF16800( ALL)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF17100( BCGV)05/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use
the rotary control that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
[CF17300( BC )05/96]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
(shown with autolamp feature Ð other models similar)
[CF17501( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
[CF17550( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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[CF17600( ALL)04/96]
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20100( BC )12/95]
Manual operation
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[CF20200( BC )05/96]
With the light control in the parking lamps or
the headlamps position, you can brighten or dim
the lights in the instrument panel. To do this,
use the thumbwheel to the left of the steering
wheel. This wheel also turns on the interior
lights with the light control on or off.
[CF20205( BC )05/96]
Turn the thumbwheel down to dim the
instrument panel light and up to brighten. Turn
thumbwheel fully upward to turn on interior
lights.
[CF20500( BC )05/96]
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The thumbwheel controls the light on the instrument panel
and the interior light
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[CF24100( ALL)01/96]
Ignition
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[CF24200( ALL)01/96]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
[CF24300( ALL)12/95]
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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[CF24500( BCGV)04/96]
ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not
running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24700( ALL)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF24800( ALL)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24900( ALL)01/96]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[CF25000( ALL)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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[CF25100( ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF25200( BCGV)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[CF25400( ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
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[CF25500( BCGV)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[CF25700( BCGV)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
[CF26300( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift
must be in P (Park) to move the key to
the lock position.
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[CF26400( ALL)01/96]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[CF26500( ALL)12/95]
If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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[CF26700( BCGV)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[CF26800( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF26900( ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000( ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[CF27100( ALL)04/96]
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operate the turn signals
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[CF27200( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300( ALL)03/96]
q
flash the lamps
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[CF27400( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[CF30700( ALL)05/96]
Horn
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[CF30800( ALL)01/96]
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
[CF30900( BC )12/95]
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The horn on the steering wheel
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[CF31200( ALL)01/96]
Tilt Steering
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[CF31300( ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[CF31400(MBC )12/95]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[CF31600( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF31700( ALL)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF31730(MBC )03/96]
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF31800( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF31900( ALL)05/96]
q
Press OFF, OR
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[CF32000( ALL)05/96]
q
Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32100( ALL)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32200( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32300( ALL)05/96]
q
Press ON
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[CF32400( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Speed
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[CF32500( ALL)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32600( ALL)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[SS22401( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, failure to do so may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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[SS22601( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an inflating air
bag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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[SS22701( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SS22801( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it
could seriously injure you. Position your
seat such that it is as far back from the
steering wheel as possible but still allows
you to properly control the vehicle.
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[TO01300( ALL)02/96]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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[TO01500( ALL)01/96]
To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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[TO02000( ALL)01/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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[TO02200( ALL)01/96]
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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[TO02300( ALL)01/96]
q
At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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Driving
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[GF00500( ALL)05/96]
Brakes
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[GF00600( ALL)01/96]
Applying the Brakes
[GF00700( ALL)12/95]
Braking non ABS models
[GF01000( C )12/95]
Your vehicle has power front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes. Anti-lock disc brakes on all
four wheels are optional. They adjust
automatically as the brake pads or linings wear
down.
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[GF01200( ALL)01/96]
Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
[GF01300( ALL)12/95]
On vehicles without anti-lock brakes, extreme
braking can make the wheels lock and slide,
possibly decreasing your control of the steering.
If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal
and repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
[GF01400( ALL)12/95]
Braking with ABS brakes
[GF01500( ALL)12/95]
On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, the wheels
will not lock and slide when you press down
hard on the brake pedal. The anti-lock brakes
automatically start releasing and reapplying the
front brakes independently and the rear brakes
together whenever your wheels start to lock. Do
not ªpumpº the brake pedal on vehicles
equipped with anti-lock brakes. When this
happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulse.
This ªpulseº may be an unfamiliar feeling but it
is normal and indicates the ABS is working as
designed.
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