weight Mercury Mystique 1996 s User Guide

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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 137
column-mounted.................. 137
floor-mounted.................... 143
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions...................... 143
shifting the gears.................. 143
shift-lock...................... 138
Gearshift: shifting the gears.............137, 143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 154
definition...................... 153
driving with a heavy load.............. 153
location...................... 153
H
Hazard flashers..................... 84
Headlamps
aiming....................... 244
checking alignment................. 244
cleaning....................... 76
daytime running lights................. 77
flashing....................... 82
high beam...................... 82
replacing bulbs................... 244
turning on and off.................. 75
warning chime.................... 59
Head restraints..................... 99
High beams
indicator light..................... 58
operation..................... 75,82
High-mount brakelamp
description..................... 246
replacing the bulb.................. 246
Hitch......................... 156
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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 155
Towing your vehicle.................. 171
with a tow truck.................. 171
Trailer towing..................... 155
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 155
safety chains.................... 156
tips........................ 158
trailer brakes.................... 157
trailer lamps.................... 157
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 137
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 140
Trip odometer...................... 64
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 93
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 62
lever......................... 81
U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 213
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V
Variable interval wipers................. 82
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........177, 182
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 154
calculating the load................. 154
manual transaxles.................. 154
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 107
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 59
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 55
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 135
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 220
windshield..................... 220
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 153
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 171
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 169
cleaning...................... 229
covers....................... 167
inspection and maintenance............. 224
lug nuts...................... 166
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