bulb Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 34
Climate Controls 44
Manual heating and air conditioning 44
Lights 47
Headlamps 47
Turn signal control 50
Bulb replacement 51
Driver Controls 57
Windshield wiper/washer control 57
Steering wheel adjustment 59
Power windows 60
Mirrors 60
Speed control 61
Message center 66
Table of Contents
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works.If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have
the respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine's emission control
systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted and will not require towing.
Light turns on solid:
Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples
are:
²The vehicle has run out of fuel.
²Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
²The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.
Instrument Cluster
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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.
Instrument Cluster
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signal lamps
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America to assure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157 NA
Headlamps (high) 2 9005
Headlamps (high) 2 9006
Foglamps 2 893
Rear tail/turn/brake lamp 2 1157
Backup lamp 2 1156
High-mount brakelamp 1 2825/W5W
License plate lamp 2 168
Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Lights
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb:
1. Lift the hood and release the wire
clip on the rear of the headlamp
assembly and remove the cover.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector by turning the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb holder straight out
to remove the bulb.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
1. Install the new bulb in the lamp assembly by pushing it straight in and
turning to lock it in position. You may need to turn the bulb slightly to
align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly.
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2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
3. Install the protective cover and secure it with the wire clips.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. if the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you need
to align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Remove the headlamp assembly
cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder counter
clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
pulling it straight out from the lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and press in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
Replacing side marker lamps
1. Push the complete light assembly
to the front and pull it out.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning it counter
clockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
4. Install the bulb socket into the
assembly by turning it clockwise.
Replacing brake/turn signal/tail/backup lamps
The brake, turn signal, tail and backup lamps bulbs are located in the
same portion of the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb.
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1. From the trunk, remove the
carpet cover from the lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the three retainer nuts
and pull the lamp assembly out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Replace the lamp assembly and
turn it clockwise to secure it in
place.
Replacing the rear parking lamps
1. From the trunk, locate the
parking lamp on the trunk wall near
the tail lamp.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
4. Add a bulb by pushing it straight
in to the bulb socket.
5. Replace the bulb socket and turn
it clockwise to secure it in place.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Lights
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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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Replacing interior lamps
1. Switch off the interior lamps
(middle switch position).
2. Open the lamp assembly.
3. Release the reflector at the side.
4. Pull out and replace the bulb.
Replacing reading bulbs (if equipped)
1. Open the reading lamp assembly.
2. Pull the bulb straight out and
replace it.
3. After the bulb has been replaced,
close the lamp assembly.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................117
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................94±95, 99
and child safety seats ..............96
description ..........................95, 99
disposal ....................................102
driver air bag ....................97, 100
indicator light .............12, 98, 101
operation ...........................97, 100
passenger air bag .............97, 100
side air bag ................................99
Air cleaner filter .......................198
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Air filter, cabin ............................46
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................177
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................117±118
Anti-theft system ........................77
arming the system ....................78
disarming a triggered system ..78
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 34
Automatic transaxle
driving with .............................122
fluid, adding ............................192
fluid, checking ........................192
fluid, refill capacities ..............199
fluid, specification ..................201
Automatic transmission ............120
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........200
B
Battery .......................................175acid, treating emergencies .....175
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....145
maintenance-free ....................175
replacement, specifications ...198
servicing ..................................175
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................117±118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................11, 117
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....191
fluid, refill capacities ..............199
fluid, specifications .........200±201
lubricant specifications ..200±201
parking ....................................118
shift interlock ..........................120
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....199
Cargo cover .................................68
Cargo net .....................................68
Cassette tape player ...................19
CD-6 disc .....................................34
CD-single premium .....................26
Certification Label ....................202
Changing a tire .........................142
Child safety restraints ..............103
child safety belts ....................103
Child safety seats ......................106
attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat ..............................108
Index
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