remote control Mercury Mercury Cougar 2002 Owner's Manual

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.
Driver Controls
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and luggage compartment without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
The lamps will flash to confirm all
doors are locked.
If any of the doors, hood and liftgate
are ajar, the lamps will not flash.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locks and Security
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Activation
The system is activated by pressing
the control once. The ignition key
must be removed from the ignition
and the doors, hood and luggage
compartment fully closed, to allow
activation.
The lamps will flash once to indicate
the system is activated. If the lamps
do not flash once, the system is not
activated.
Arming the system
Opening any door, hood, or luggage compartment will activate the alarm
when activated.
When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal
lamps and will sound the horn.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of
the following actions:
²Unlock the doors by using your
remote entry transmitter.
²Unlock the door by using your
key.
Either of these actions will disarm
an Untriggered or Triggered alarm
system.
Locks and Security
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Comfort and convenience
Cargo liner
Cargo net
Cargo organizer
Dash trim
Engine block heater
First aid kit
Gearshift knob
Highway safety kit
Remote start
Travel equipment
Console armrest
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard)
Fog lamps
Speed control
Protection and appearance equipment
Car cover
Cargo liner
Carpet floor mats
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood Deflectors
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Side window deflector
Styled hood deflector
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
Accessories
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................73
Parking brake ............................118
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....198
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................70
Power mirrors .............................60
Power steering ..........................120
fluid, checking and adding ....190
fluid, refill capacity ................199
fluid, specifications .........200±201
Power Windows ...........................60
R
Radio ......................................26, 34
Radio reception .....................42±43
Rear window defroster ...............46
Relays ........................................136
Remote entry system ...........71, 73
locking/unlocking doors .....70, 72
opening the trunk .....................73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................74
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................134
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................15, 83, 85±88
Safety defects, reporting ..........160
Safety restraints ..............83, 85±88belt minder ...............................89
cleaning the safety belts ..........93
extension assembly ..................93
for adults .............................85±87
for children .....................102±103
warning light and
chime .............................12, 15, 88
Safety seats for children ..........106
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................83
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................106
cleaning ...................................164
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................74±76
Servicing your vehicle ..............167
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................142
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................198, 201
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................200±201
Speed control ..............................61
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your
vehicle ........................112±113, 115
jump starting ..........................145
Steering wheel
controls ................................59, 61
tilting .........................................59
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................142, 195±196
changing ..........................142±143
checking the pressure ............196
replacing ..................................197
Index
211

rotating ....................................196
snow tires and chains ............198
tire grades ...............................196
treadwear ................................195
Towing .......................................130
recreational towing .................133
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................151
Traction control ........................119
active light ................................13
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............199
lubricant specifications ..........201
Transmission
automatic operation ...............120
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................192
lubricant specifications ..........200
manual operation ....................125
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................70
remote release ....................67, 73
Turn signal ............................13, 50V
Vehicle Communication
System ...................................14±15
Vehicle dimensions ...................201
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................203
Vehicle loading ..........................129
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
W
Warning chimes .....................15±16
Warning lights
(see Lights) ...........................10, 14
Water, Driving through .............128
Windows
power .........................................60
rear wiper/washer .....................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ..............58
operation ...................................57
replacing wiper blades .............58
Wrecker towing .........................151
Index
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