Mercury Mystique 1996 Owner's Manuals

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27-1/2 pica art:0001006-E
Sequence for connecting jumper cables
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Jump-Starting
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[RE03600(ALL)03/95]1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run the
engine at a moderate speed.
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[RE03700(ALL)03/95]2.
Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then
start the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries before
the vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start after several
attempts, there may be a different problem.
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[RE03800(ALL)03/95]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the discharged battery.
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[RE03900(ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE04000(ALL)03/95]1.
Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order.
Remove the negative (±) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE04100(ALL)05/95]2.
Remove the negative (±) cable from the booster battery.
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[RE04200(ALL)03/95]3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
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[RE04300(ALL)05/95]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
discharged battery.
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[RE04400(ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while
with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery
recharge.You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE04450(ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBatteryin theServicing
Your Vehiclechapter.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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[RE04800(ALL)03/95]
You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare
tire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency
use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with the words
ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because
the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire,
it reduces the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught
in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare tire is stored under the carpet on the floor of the
trunk.
[RE06150(ALL)04/94]
You will find additional instructions for the spare tire on the
wheel decal (located on the temporary spare wheel).
[RE06550(ALL)02/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0000531-B
The temporary spare tire
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Preparing to Change the Tire
[RE07650(ALL)05/94]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If you
have an automatic transaxle, put the gearshift in P (Park). If
you have a manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1 (First).
Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire that you are changing.
[RE08500(ALL)05/95]
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off
the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Automatic) or 1 (Manual).
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the tire.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
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[RE08800(ALL)05/95]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack.
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RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
[RE08850(ALL)01/95]3.
Remove the wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered
end of the wheel lug wrench. Insert and twist the handle,
then pry against the inner wheel cover flange. For
information about removing optional wheel center ornaments
seeStyled Polycast Wheel Ornamentslater in this section.
[RE09200(ALL)01/95]4.
Loosen the wheel lug nuts by pulling up on the handle of
the wrench one-half turn counterclockwise. Do not remove
the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the ground.
For information about removing anti-theft lug nuts, see
Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nutslater in this section.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE09300(ALL)01/95]1.
Place the scissors-type jack under the side of the vehicle and
adjust the jack height with the jack handle. The jack should
fit in the notch in the vertical rocker panel flange which is
nearest to the wheel to be changed. The front and rear
jacking notches on each side of the vehicle are marked by
arrows in the rocker panel.
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RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part
of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.
The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
[RE10030(ALL)04/94]
17-1/2 pica art:0000528-E
The notches for the jack
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Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel clears the
ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
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Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the
air valve stem is facing outward.
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[RE12200(ALL)03/95]4.
Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is snug
against the hub. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face
inward. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the vehicle off the jack.
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[RE12300(ALL)02/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE12400(ALL)01/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration. As soon as possible, have
your dealer or a qualified service technician check the lug
nuts for proper torque specifications.
[RE12550(ALL)04/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0000498-D
The lug nuts on the wheel
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Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk.
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[RE12700(ALL)03/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.
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[RE12750(ALL)01/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
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Removing and Replacing Styled Polycast Wheel
Ornaments
[RE13000(ALL)05/95]
To remove a wheel ornament, insert the tapered end of the jack
handle between the ornament and wheel and pry the ornament
from the wheel.
[RE13005(ALL)05/95]
To install the polycast wheel center ornament, you should insert
one side of the ornament into the center of the wheel opening
and strike the opposite side with the palm of your hand until
the ornament is seated in the opening.
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Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
[RE14200(ALL)01/95]
If your vehicle has this option, one of the lug nuts on each
wheel locks and must be unlocked with a special key. If you
lose the key, send the registration card to the manufacturer
(not to the dealer) to get a replacement key.
[RE14250(ALL)05/94]
NOTE: If you lose your lug wrench/lug nut key assembly, see
your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has
access to a master set of keys.
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[RE14300(ALL)03/95]
DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT WRENCH ON THE LUG
NUT KEY.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0000529-B
The anti-theft lug nut and key
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Removing the anti-theft lug nut
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Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure that you
hold the key square to the lug nut. If you hold the key on an
angle, you may damage the key and the lug nut.
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Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply
pressure on the key with the wrench. Turn the wrench in a
counterclockwise direction to remove the lug nut.
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Replacing the anti-theft lug nut
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[RE14900(ALL)03/95]
Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Place the lug nut
wrench over the lug nut key and, while applying pressure on
the key, install the lug nut.
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If the Engine Cranks But Does Not Start or
Does Not Start After a Collision
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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[RE15250(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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[RE16500(ALL)04/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center. Recommended towing options include wheel lift towing
or flat bed towing.
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