check engine light Mercury Mystique 1996 s Owner's Guide

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Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 4
changing oil and oil filter.............. 213
checking and adding................ 211
dipstick...................... 211
disposal...................... 213
engine oil pressure warning light............ 57
filter, specifications................. 253
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
synthetic oil.................... 210
viscosity...................... 209
Entry system, illuminated................ 92
Exhaust fumes...................... 52
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Flashers, hazard..................... 84
Flashing the lamps.................... 82
Flat tire........................ 164
Fluid refill capacities.................. 252
Foglamps........................ 76
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 178
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 182
Foreign registration.................. 184
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 207
capacity...................... 252
choosing the right fuel................ 204
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 208
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 202
filter, specifications................. 253
fuel gauge...................... 63
running out of fuel................. 207
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Lamps
checking...................... 244
daytime running light system............. 77
dome lamps..................... 77
flashing the lamps................... 82
fog lamps...................... 76
hazard flashers.................... 84
headlamps...................... 75
high beams...................... 82
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 92
instrument panel, dimming............... 77
interior lamps..................... 77
replacing bulbs................... 244
trailer....................... 157
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 81
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 59
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 65
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 57
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 57
hazard warning light................. 84
high beam...................... 58
low coolant...................... 66
oil pressure...................... 57
safety belt...................... 55
turn signal indicator................ 62,81
Load limits
GAWR....................... 153
GVWR....................... 153
trailer towing.................... 155
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 109
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288 Starting your vehicle (continued)
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 50
starting a warm engine................ 47
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 159
Steering, power.................... 147
Steering wheel
horn......................... 84
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 86
Storage compartments
center console................... 108
map pockets.................... 109
Storing your vehicle.................. 255
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 97
Sun visor....................... 107
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 17
T
Tachometer....................... 64
Tail lamps, cleaning................... 76
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 69
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 37
Tires
changing...................... 164
checking the pressure................ 224
cleaning...................... 229
replacing...................... 226
rotating...................... 225
snow tires and chains................ 228
spare tire...................... 165
storing your vehicle................. 257
tire grades..................... 227
treadwear..................... 227
wear bands..................... 226
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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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