turn signal Mercury Mercury Cougar 1997 Owner's Manuals

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This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Controls and Featureschapter for more
information.
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[IS12300( ALL)03/96]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[IS12400( ALL)03/96]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[IS12500( ALL)04/96]
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The turn signal indicator light
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[IS12601( BC )03/96]
Cruise Control Indicator Light
[IS12701( BC )03/96]
This light comes on when the cruise control
system is actively maintaining the set speed. It
will go off when the brakes are used or if the
cruise control is turned off.
[IS12801( BC )05/96]
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The cruise control indicator light
[IS12901( BC )03/96]
This light does not indicate any problems but is
only a convenience to tell when the cruise
control is active.
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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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[AS61900( ALL)08/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS62000( ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS62200( ALL)03/96]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[AS62400( ALL)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS62500( ALL)08/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,
AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;
FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz
steps.
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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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The turn signal lever
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[CF27700( ALL)01/96]
Turn Signals
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[CF27800( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF27900( ALL)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[CF28000( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28200( ALL)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28300( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28400( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28700( ALL)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28800( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28900( ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF29000( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF29100( ALL)12/95]
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.
[CF29200( ALL)04/96]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[CF29300( ALL)01/96]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[CF29400( ALL)12/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
[CF29500( ALL)12/95]
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The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from you until the wipers are going at the
desired interval.
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[CF29700( ALL)01/96]
Windshield Washer
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[CF29800( ALL)12/95]
To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if the wipers were OFF) or
returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting
selected.
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[CF29900( ALL)03/96]
If the washer does not work, check the washer
fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the
Maintenance and Carechapter. If there is enough
fluid, consult your nearest Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[CF30000( ALL)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[CF30100( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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[CF30200( ALL)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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[CF65700( ALL)02/96]
Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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[CF65800( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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[CF65900( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
control a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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[CF66000( ALL)05/96]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
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[CF66200( ALL)04/96]
Locking the doors
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[CF66300( ALL)04/96]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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[CF66400(MBC )05/96]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK control again
within five seconds. The doors will lock again
and the horn will beep.
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[CF67200( ALL)03/96]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[CF67300( ALL)04/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Index 307
Lamps (continued)
flashing the lamps........... 76
hazard flashers............. 78
headlamps............... 68
high beams.............. 75
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
illuminated entry system........ 91
illuminated mirrors........... 89
instrument panel, dimming....... 71
interior lamps............. 71
replacing bulbs............ 243
trailer................ 167
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 74
Lap belts................ 117
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 13
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 11
anti-theft................ 16
brake................. 10
charging system............ 14
door ajar................ 18
engine oil pressure........... 18
hazard warning light.......... 78
high beam............... 16
low coolant.............. 13
low fuel................ 19
low washer fluid............ 20
oil pressure.............. 18
overdrive off.............. 14
safety belt............... 12
service engine soon........... 16
theft system.............. 16
turn signal indicator.......... 17
Load limits............... 162
GAWR................ 162
GVWR................ 162
trailer towing............. 164
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