lock Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 User Guide

Replacing high-mount brake
lamp bulbs
1. Remove the push pins and cover
from the liftgate. (To remove the
push pins, press the two tabs of the
push pin insert inward and pull the
insert out.)
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the lamp assembly:
1. Install the bulb into the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise
2. Replace the cover and the push pins.
Replacing the luggage compartment lamp
1. Remove the light assembly from
the underside of the liftgate.
2. Turn the spherical bulb (with
slight pressure) counterclockwise to
remove.
3. To replace the bulb, insert bulb
and turn it clockwise to secure in
place.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments
used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
CHECKING WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades on your
vehicle for roughness by running the
tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade.
Traces of grease, silicone and fuel
also prevent wiper blades from
functioning properly. Clean the
blades regularly using a damp cloth
or sponge soaked with diluted
windscreen or car wash detergent.
Change the wiper blades on your vehicle at least once a year.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL
Pull the locking lever on the
steering column cover up to adjust
the steering column position. Secure
the wheel by releasing the locking
lever.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
HORN
Press the pad in the middle of the
steering wheel.
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CLOCK
The clock can be set to either a 12 hour or a 24 hour format.
Press the CLOCK button until it
flashes.
Press the UNITS button once to
display 12HR. Press the RESET
button to toggle between 12 and 24
HR.
Press the UNITS button until the
hour flashes. Press the RESET
button to set the hour.
Press the UNITS button until the
minutes flash. Press the RESET button to set the minutes.
Press the CLOCK button to store the time.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
The power mirrors can be operated at any time.
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1. The control can be swiveled and
turned. Turn the control clockwise
to adjust the driver's side mirror,
counterclockwise to adjust the
passenger side mirror.
2. Adjust the selected mirror by
moving the center control in the
desired direction. Then turn the
control back to the center position.
Heated mirrors (if equipped)
The heated mirrors are activated by turning on the rear window
defroster.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockyPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
ªTº shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child's reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in an open trunk and
risk injury. Children should be
taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and luggage compartment without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
The lamps will flash to confirm all
doors are locked.
If any of the doors, hood and liftgate
are ajar, the lamps will not flash.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Opening the luggage compartment
Press this control to open the
luggage compartment.
Be certain the luggage compartment
is closed before driving your vehicle.
The luggage compartment may
appear closed, but it may not be
latched. Failure to do so may cause
objects to fall out of the luggage
compartment or block rear view
vision.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm. The horn will sound and the
lights will flash for approximately
two minutes.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ON.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteries.
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet)
away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:
²Weather conditions
²Nearby radio towers
²Structures around the vehicle
²Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the batteries:
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1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
batteries down. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory or you
would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to
four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started
unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
THEFT INDICATOR
The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
²When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once
every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLockysystem is functioning as
a theft deterrent.
²When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3
seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
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