lights Mercury Mystique 1996 s User Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG08001(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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[LG08050(ALL)05/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists
of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG08100(ALL)05/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not
necessary to have the engine serviced.
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[LG08150(ALL)05/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may
come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check
Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel
cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is
safely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the
fuel cap, making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG08201(ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on
the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a
qualified technician.
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[LG08310(ALL)05/94]
Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only)
[LG08320(ALL)02/95]
This light tells you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) on
the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on, the
transaxle will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the TCS
button located below the gearshift release button on the shifter
will return the vehicle to ªoverdrive onº mode. The transaxle
will be in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is started
even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was
last shut off.
[LG08330(ALL)05/95]
If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if
the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity.
[LG08340(ALL)01/95]
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[LG08368(ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[LG08375(ALL)05/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction in
which you are going to be turning.
[LG08385(ALL)05/95]
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG08400(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG08500(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank.
[LG08550(ALL)01/95]
For proper fuel gauge operation, the ignition must be in the
OFF position before you add fuel to the fuel tank.
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[LG08600(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle is
in motion. This is the result of fuel movement within the tank.
An accurate reading may be obtained with the vehicle on
smooth, level ground.
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[LG08800(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG08900(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG09000(ALL)05/94]
The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMAL
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the NORMAL band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band.
[LG09015(ALL)02/94]
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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG22400(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped)
[LG22500(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If it
does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start
the engine. If it stays on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off
the engine and restart. If it stays on, that means the Anti-lock
Brake feature is not working and should be serviced
immediately to restore the benefits of the Anti-lock feature.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is
also lit.
[LG22600(ALL)04/95]
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As
described above, the system turns on the anti-lock light each
time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs another test the
first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and
25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for vehicles equipped with the
traction control system). The system turns on the ABS pump
motor for approximately 1/2 second. At this time, a mechanical
noise may be heard and felt. This is a normal part of the
self-check feature. If a malfunction is found during this check
the anti-lock light will come on.
[LG22700(ALL)01/95]
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)05/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP24100( Z)05/95]
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The knob for the exterior lights
[IP24300(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
[IP24400(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn
the knob clockwise to the second position.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25632(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[IP25633(ALL)05/94]
A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
[IP25700(ALL)06/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25800(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[IP29850(ALL)05/94]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[IP29900(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
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[IP30001(ALL)03/95]
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32701( Z)02/94]
Your vehicle has two dome lamps, one above the front seat and
one above the back seat. The switch on the dome lamp turns
that dome lamp on and off.
[IP32801( Z)02/94]
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The switches on the dome lamp (front lamp shown, rear lamp similar)
[IP32900(ALL)11/93]
Dome lamp delay
[IP33000(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
[IP33100(ALL)11/93]
The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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[IP33125(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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[FV01240(ALL)01/95]
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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[FV01260(ALL)03/95]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
[FV01280(ALL)01/95]
Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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[FV01300(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV01400(ALL)01/95]
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.
[FV01500(ALL)05/94]
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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[FV01530(ALL)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[FV01560(ALL)05/95]
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.
[FV01590(ALL)01/95]
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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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.
[FV02550(ALL)05/94]
NOTE: The illuminated entry system will only work when
the dome light switch is in the ª12º position.
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[FV02600(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors
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[FV02700(ALL)02/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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[FV02800(ALL)01/95]
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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[FV02900(ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
[FV03000(ALL)04/94]
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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[FV03100(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV03200(ALL)02/95]
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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Driving Your Mystique
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[DR29100(ALL)01/95]
To connect the trailer's safety chains:
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[DR29200(ALL)01/95]1.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach them to
your vehicle's frame or hook retainers. Never attach the
safety chains to your vehicle's bumper. The bumper is not
designed to bear the weight of a trailer.
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[DR29300(ALL)01/95]2.
Make sure that you leave enough slack in the chains to
allow you to turn corners.
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[DR29400(ALL)01/95]
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental
agency gives you.
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[DR29450(ALL)01/95]
Connecting the trailer's brakes
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[DR29500(ALL)01/95]
Electric brakes and manual, automatic, or surge-type hydraulic
brakes are safe if you install them properly and adjust them
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that your
trailer's brakes meet local and federal regulations.
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[DR29600(ALL)05/95]
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Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having
a collision greatly increase.
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[DR29650(ALL)01/95]
Connecting the trailer's lights
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[DR29700(ALL)01/95]
Do not connect a trailer's lighting system wiring directly to
your vehicle's lighting system wiring.To get the proper
equipment for hooking up your trailer's lights, see your local
trailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Be sure to follow their
instructions carefully.
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[DR29800(ALL)01/95]
If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause
damage to the vehicle's lighting system.
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