Mercury Mystique 1996 s Owners Manual

Steering Column Controls
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To Cancel Speed Control
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Speed control can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RES switch, or set a new speed
by pressing the SET ACC or COAST switch.
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is suspended.
You can return to the set speed by pressing the RES switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be driving
at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speed
and then maintain it.
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To Turn Off the Speed Control System
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Press the OFF switch.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle off.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your
comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out
about standard and optional features.
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Doors
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Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside if the doors are
unlocked.
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The childproof locks for the rear door
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
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Find the lever at the black label with word LOCKED in white
letters. Move the lever toward the inside of the door.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the
doors are on the trim panel of the front door. When you close
the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.
If the power mechanism fails, the manual door lock will
automatically override the power controls.
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the illuminated entry system,
the interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle
on either front door.
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These lights automatically turn off after 12 seconds or when you
turn the ignition key to ON or ACC. The inside lights will not
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dome lamp or if the front door is open.
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a
key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons
for the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) that
came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four transmitters. Additional
transmitters can be ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
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Remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door.
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC
buttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights
for 12 seconds. You can turn these lights off by turning the
ignition to the ON position. The interior lights will not turn off
if you have turned them on manually or if a door is open.
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NOTE: The illuminated entry system will only work when
the dome light switch is in the ª12º position.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK button again within five seconds. The doors will lock
again, the horn will beep and the low beam headlamps and tail
lamps will flash.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the low beam
headlamps and tail lamps for approximately two minutes
forty-five seconds. You can turn it off by pressing the PANIC
button again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignition
key to the ON position.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typical
operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10
meters) away from your vehicle.
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Replacing the batteries
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the
positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back
together.
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Replacement/additional transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, return the remaining
transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming of your remote
entry system. This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized
use of the lost transmitter.
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Additional transmitters may be purchased from your dealer
(remote entry system will work with up to four transmitters).
Return your existing transmitters to your dealer so the remote
entry system can be reprogrammed with your new and existing
transmitters.
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
panel that operates all four windows.
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In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
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The master controls on the driver's door
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows. They
may seriously hurt themselves. Make sure occupants are
clear of the window(s) before closing.
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One-touch-down window
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The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the
driver's window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of
the window switch. To stop the window before it opens
completely, press the switch again.
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The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.
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Rear window lockout
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To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls,
slide the lockout switch to the left. To restore individual control,
slide the switch to the right.
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Moon Roof (If equipped)
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You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
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The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof.
You must press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At open and closed positions, the motor will
automatically turn off. Release the switch at this time to avoid
motor damage.
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The map lamps and the switch for the moon roof
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To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the open position and stop.
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To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the closed position and
stop.
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To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is
closed, press the front portion of the switch.
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To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of
the switch.
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Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon
roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working
properly.
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The moon roof
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
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To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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Seats
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Head Restraints
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If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
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A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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If your vehicle has the four-way head restraint, you can adjust it
in four directions. You can raise it two (2) inches (50 mm) from
its normal position, or you can move it forward up to 60Ê until
you reach the desired position.
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