Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 User Guide

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a
fire.
Brake system warning
To confirm the brake system
warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles
when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the
light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position).
It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately.
Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be
serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer toBrakesin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
To confirm the anti-lock brake
system (ABS) warning light is
functional it will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is
turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON
position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just
prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues
to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the
ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has
malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will
still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and
parking brake is off. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
ABS
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Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front and side) are
operational. If the light fails to
illuminate, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Check
the oil level and add oil if needed.
Refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
Check coolant (if equipped)
Illuminates when the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir is low and
more needs to be added. For more
information on adding engine
coolant, refer toEngine coolantin
theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
Check transaxle
Illuminates when a transaxle
problem has been detected and
shifting may be restricted. If this
lamp remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
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Traction ControlYactive
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem is active. It will be
lit for a minimum of four seconds or
for the duration of the Traction
Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information). When
refueling, after the light comes on,
the amount of fuel that is added will
be less than the advertised capacity
since there is fuel still in the tank.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the Transmission Control Switch
(TCS) on end of gearshift. If the
light does not come on or the light
flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, as
damage to the transmission could occur.
Speed control (if equipped)
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.
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High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Foglamps
Illuminates when the foglamps are
turned on.
Refer toFoglamp controlin the
Lightschapter.
OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped)
These lights illuminate briefly to ensure the systems are functional.
Service intervals
Illuminates to indicate that routine
service should be performed. Check
your maintenance schedule to
determine the routine service to be
completed.
To reset the light, hold the SELECT
and UNITS controls on the trip
computer for five seconds. The light
will be illuminated and then extinguish after approximately four seconds.
Frost warning
Illuminates when ambient air
temperatures are between 0É C (32É
F) and 4É C (39É F). Theyellow
light warns of possible ice on the
roads.
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Danger of ice warning
Illuminates when ambient air
temperature is 0É C (32É F) and
below. Theredlight warns of an
increased danger of icy roads.
The absence of a light in cold
temperatures does not necessarily mean that there is no risk of ice on
the road.
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door or
liftgate is open.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinderYchime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is
opened.
Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped)
Sounds when the liftgate is ajar or open and the key is in the ignition.
The interior dome lamp will also be illuminated.
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº); if the
needle goes above the normal range,
the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine immediately
and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
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Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from an
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the SELECT control on the
trip computer.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CD SYSTEM
Anti-theft protection panel
To deter would-be thieves, Ford audio units have a removable front panel
without which the unit will not work.
Avoid touching the contacts on the back of the panel and do not use
excessive force to refit it.
Slide the security release button to
the left and remove the front panel.
To reposition the panel, insert the
right-hand edge first, then the
left-hand side, until the retaining
latch is engaged.
Replacement panels
Your Ford dealer will require the following if you need to order a
replacement panel:
1. Your name and address.
2. The vehicle identification number (visible on a plate mounted on the
instrument panel.) Refer toIdentifying your Vehicle.
MENU
SCAN
CDAM/FMFADE/BALVOL ON/OFFBASS/TREB
CLK
123456
SEEK
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3. The audio unit type.
4. Proof of identification (driver's license, identity card, etc.).
5. A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to
delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately
form the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document.
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
If the volume is set above a mid level and the ignition is turned off, the
volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the ignition
switch is turned back on.
Automatic volume control (AVC) (if equipped)
With this feature, radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise.
The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1
through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
1. Press the MENU control twice.
AVC will appear in the display.
2. Use the SEEK control to adjust
the volume.
3. Press
on the SEEK control to increase volume compensation
4. Press
on the SEEK control to decrease or shut off the volume
compensation
This feature is not available on some vehicles and will not appear
as a menu function.
VOL ON/OFF
MENU
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