ECO mode Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

Seek function
The seek function works in radio and CD modes.
Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band. SEEK DOWN
will display.
²Press
to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.
SEEK UP will display.
Seek function in CD mode (fast forward and reverse track
selection)
²Pressto return to the
beginning of the current track. If
pressed within three seconds of
the beginning of the track, the
previous track will be selected. Press repeatedly to select previous
tracks. Press and hold to search backwards across the tracks on the
disc.
²Press
to select the next track or press repeatedly to access later
tracks. Press and hold to search forward across the tracks on the disc.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio
mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.
Treble adjust
The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's treble output.
Press the BASS/ TREB until TREB appears in the display.
SEEK
SEEK
SCAN
FADE/BALBASS/TREB
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Press CD to start playback from a CD already in the audio unit. If no
disc is inserted, NO CD appears in the display.
The display indicates elapsed track time up to 19:59. If the track is
longer than twenty minutes, the first digit flashes while the rest of the
numeral returns to zero and starts counting again.
This audio unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12cm
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs
with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs identified with a permanent
marker rather than adhesive labels. Please contact your dealer
for further information.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order.
Press the MENU control until SHUF
appears in the display.
Press the SEEK control to turn the
feature ON (SHUF-ON) or OFF
(SHUF-OFF).
When engaged, the elapsed time indicator in the display is replaced by
SHUF as a new track is selected.
If equipped with an optional CD changer, the audio unit plays all tracks
on the disc selected and then moves onto the next disc and plays those
tracks in a random sequence.
Compression feature
The compression feature brings soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the MENU control until COMP
appears in the display.
MENU
SEEK
MENU
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Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the BAL control then press:
²
to shift sound to the left and
²
to shift sound to the right.
Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Press the FADE control then press:
²
to shift the sound to the
front and
²
to shift the sound to the rear.
Tape/CD select
²To begin tape play (with a tape
loaded into the audio system)
while in the radio or CD mode,
press the TAPE control. Press
again during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward
function.
²To begin CD play (if CD(s) are
loaded), press the CD control.
The first track of the disc will
begin playing. If returning from
radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.
Press the CD control to toggle between single CD and CD changer play
(if equipped).
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
BAL FADE
BAL FADE
TAPE CD
TAPE CD
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into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
and CD modes.
²In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped
(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.
²In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the
current track.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape and CD modes.
²In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.
²In CD mode, pressing the FF control fast forwards the CD within the
current track.
Tape direction select
Press to play the alternate side of
the tape.
Eject function
Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a tape.
Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD.
REW
1
FF
2
SIDE 1-2
3
EJ
EJ
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
²MAX A/C ± Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside
temperature is above approximately 6ÉC (43ÉF). MAX A/C is noisier
than A/C, but more economical and efficient. This mode may prevent
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²A/C ± Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.
The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is
above approximately 6ÉC (43ÉF) .
²
(Panel) ± Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers. The air can not be cooled below the outside temperature.
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1. Insert the first previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition switch and turn to position
No. 3.
2. Turn the key back to positionNo.
1and remove from the ignition
within 5 seconds.
3. Insert the second previously
programmedcoded keyinto the
ignition switch and turn to position
No. 3within 3±5 seconds.
4. Turn the key back to positionNo. 1and remove from the ignition
within 5 seconds, the key coding mode is now activated.
5. If an uncoded key is now inserted in the ignition switch and turned to
positionNo. 3within 10 seconds, this key is coded to the system.
If coding is not completed correctly, indicator light flashes after the
ignition is switched on with the newly coded key. Repeat the coding
process. This process can be repeated after waiting 20 seconds.
If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new
spare key(s) programmed.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Locks and Security
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When to use the automatic locking mode
²When a tight lap and shoulder belt fit is desired.
²Any timea child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or
outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and
under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever
possible. Refer toSafety restraints for childrenorSafety seats for
childrenlater in this chapter.
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies
and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified
technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard
seating positions (except driver, which has no ªautomatic locking
retractorº feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify
that the ªautomatic locking retractorº feature for child seats is still
functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for
proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the seat belt assembly ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or
any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked
according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.
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Drive± Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transaxle
control switch (TCS) on the underside of the gearshift handle with the
gearshift in the
position. The TCIL (O/D OFF) will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Transaxle operates in gears one through three.
(Drive) provides more engine braking than(Overdrive) and is useful
when:
²driving with a heavy load.
²towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
²additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer
toDriving while you towin theTrailer towingsection.
To return to
(Overdrive) mode, press the transaxle control switch
(TCS). The TCIL (O/D OFF) will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transaxle will automatically return
to normal overdrive mode.
Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transaxle control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in
overdrive is not desired.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
²The file number assigned to your application.
²The toll-free phone number of the DSB's independent administrator.
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
²Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case.
²The year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license.
²The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s).
²The current mileage.
²The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle.
²A brief description of your unresolved concern.
²A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor
Company.
²The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the
dealership(s).
²A description of the action you expect to resolve your concern.
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not
qualify for Board review.
Oral presentations
If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question
6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentation
before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the
case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation
may be requested by the Board as well.
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