high beam Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Foglamps
Illuminates when the foglamps are
turned on.
Refer toFoglamp controlin the
Lightschapter.
OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped)
These lights illuminate briefly to ensure the systems are functional.
Service intervals
Illuminates to indicate that routine
service should be performed. Check
your maintenance schedule to
determine the routine service to be
completed.
To reset the light, hold the SELECT
and UNITS controls on the trip
computer for five seconds. The light
will be illuminated and then extinguish after approximately four seconds.
Frost warning
Illuminates when ambient air
temperatures are between 0É C (32É
F) and 4É C (39É F). Theyellow
light warns of possible ice on the
roads.
Instrument Cluster
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps.
Rotate to the second position to
turn on the headlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
or
the
position and the high
beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
Lights
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during parklamp,
headlamp, and autolamp operation.
²Rotate up to brighten.
²Rotate down to dim.
²Rotate fully up to turn on the
interior lights.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
²In vehicles equipped with daytime
running lights, use of the turn
signals will shut off the
highbeams in daytime driving.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The interior lamps have three
switch positions: door delay, off and
on.
When the control is switched to
door delay, the interior light stays
on for 12 seconds after the doors
are closed with the ignition off.
Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off switches and can be
adjusted to point in the desired
direction.
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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.
Lights
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
19 7.5A Mirror heater
20* 10A Wipers
21 40A Power moonroof, Power windows
22 7.5A ABS/TCS
23 15A Turn signal lamps, Backup lamps,
Speed control. Gearshift lever,
A/C clutch, Blower motor
24 15A Stop lamps, Speed control
25 20A Alarm system, Locking system
26 7.5A High beam, Low beam
27 15A Cigar lighter
28 30A Power seats
29 30A Rear window defroster
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 Ð Not used
13 20A HEGO sensors
14 Ð Not used
15 7.5A Right low beam
16 7.5A Left low beam
17 7.5A Right high beam
18 7.5A Left high beam, Instrument
cluster, Front fog lamps
39 Ð Not used
40* 20 Ignition, Engine management
41* 20 Engine management
42 40 Heater blower
43 Ð Not used
44 Ð Not used
45* 60 Main power supply to vehicle
electrical supply (Ignition relay)
46* Ð Not used
47* Ð Not used
48 Ð Not used
49* 60 Engine cooling fan
50 Ð Not used
51* 60 ABS
52* 60 Timer module, Courtesy lamp,
Rear window defrost, Fuses 25,
27, 28, 34 and 36
R1 Ð Fuel pump
R2 Ð Engine management
R3 Ð Air conditioning
R4 Ð Low beam
R5 Ð High beam
R6 Ð Horn
R7 Ð Starter
Roadside Emergencies
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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
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................190
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................164
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jack ............................................142
positioning ...............................142
storage .....................................142
Jump-starting your vehicle ......145
K
Keys .......................................74±76
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........112
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
cargo lamps ...............................48
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................47
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 117
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12check coolant ............................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................15
high beam .................................14
low fuel ......................................13
low washer fluid .......................15
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................65
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................129
GAWR ......................................129
GVWR ......................................129
trailer towing ..........................129
Locks
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...200±201
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................199
lubricant specifications ..........201
reverse .....................................127
Manual transmission .................125
Message center ...........................66
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts ........................198
O
Octane rating ............................185
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................172
Index
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