coolant capacity Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to MAX mark
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Specialty Orange
Engine Coolant2.0L engine 6.6L (7.0 quarts)2
2.5L engine 9.5L (10.0
quarts)2
9.7L (10.2
quarts)3
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil2.0L engine 4.25L (4.5 quarts)
2.5L engine 5.5L (5.8 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 58.5L (15.4
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to MAX mark
Transmission
fluid
4Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAutomatic
transaxles49.6L (10.2 quarts)
Motorcraft Full
Synthetic Manual
Transmission FluidManual
transaxles
52.6L (2.7 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to top of
reservoir
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Total capacity.
3With automatic transaxle.
4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
5Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
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dipstick ....................................172
filter, specifications ........174, 198
recommendations ...................174
refill capacities ........................199
specifications ..................200±201
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
F
Floor mats ...................................68
Fluid capacities .........................199
Foglamps .....................................47
Fuel ............................................182
calculating fuel economy .......186
cap ...........................................183
capacity ...................................199
choosing the right fuel ...........184
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................188
detergent in fuel .....................185
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................182±183, 186
filter, specifications ................198
fuel pump shut-off switch .....135
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........186
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................185, 201
quality ......................................185
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................182
Fuses ..................................136±137
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............183
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................186
Gauges .........................................16engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................129
definition .................................129
driving with a heavy load ......129
location ....................................129
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................129
calculating ...............................129
definition .................................129
driving with a heavy load ......129
location ....................................129
H
Hazard flashers .........................135
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ........................................49
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam ...........................14, 48
turning on and off ....................47
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................168
I
Ignition ...............................112, 201
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................106
Index
209