Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Repair Manual

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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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
²Press + and release. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
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.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the
set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next
lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
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If your vehicle slows down more
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your speed
control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing = will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold +. Release the
control when the desired vehicle
speed is reached or
²Press and release + to operate
the Tap-Up function. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release +.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
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To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold þ. Release the
control when the desired speed is
reached or
²Press and release þ to operate
the Tap-Down function. Each
press will decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press +.
To disengage speed control
²depress the brake pedal, or
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
²Press the OFF control.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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To return to a previously set speed
²Press =. For = to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than
48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when the
vehicle speed control is engaged and
actively controlling vehicle speed.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To lift the rear of the moon roof:
²Press the
moon roof control
to lift up.
²Press and hold (as desired) the
bottom moon roof control to
close.
To open and close the moon roof:
²Press and hold the
moon roof
control to open. The moon roof is
fully open when approximately 2/3rds of the opening is exposed.
²Press and hold (as desired) the bottom moon roof control to close.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.
The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.
Selectable features
Select
Press this control to select the
following features:
²Temperature
²Average speed
²Trip odometer
²Distance to empty
²Average fuel economy
Units
Press this control to change the trip computer display between metric
and English units.
Reset
Press this control to reset the function to zero.
Temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
It may take several minutes of
driving for the display to update the
present temperature.
Average speed
Shows the average speed since last
reset.
Trip odometer
Refer toGaugesin theInstrument
clusterchapter
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Distance to empty
This displays the approximate
distance you can drive with the fuel
remaining in the tank.
Average fuel economy
Shows the average fuel economy
since last reset.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Push the control located under the
instrument panel by the driver's
door to open the luggage
compartment.
FRONT ASHTRAY
The ashtray is located beneath the
radio.
To open, press and the ashtray
opens automatically. To empty,
extract the ashtray.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle has a variety of console features. These include:
²Utility compartment
²Cupholder
²Coin holder slots
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY)
Position the floor mat in the
footwell. Place the mat eyelet over
the pointed end of the retention
post from the rear and rotate
forward to install. Adjust the floor
mat position to allow proper
operation of accelerator pedal, brake
pedal and clutch pedal (if
equipped).
To remove, lift the floor mat just
forward of the retention post and
rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo cover
Do not place objects on the cargo cover.
To remove the cover:
Detach the lifting straps on the
liftgate. The pull it out horizontally
without tilting.
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To install the cover:
Insert the cover horizontally, align it
and push in as far as the stop.
Attach the lifting straps to the
liftgate.
Do not place any objects on
the cargo area cover. They
may obstruct your vision or strike
occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
USING A LUGGAGE RACK
The moon roof opens to the outside.
When placing a luggage rack or any
load on the roof, ensure there is
proper clearance before opening the
moon roof.
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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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