light Mercury Mystique 1996 s Owner's Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped)
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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.
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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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Low Coolant Light (If equipped)
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This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low
inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should add more
coolant. SeeEngine Coolantin the Index.
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This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
turned to the START position, but should turn off when the
engine starts. If this light stays on, check the level of coolant
inside the recovery bottle. The level may be slightly above the
MIN line because the light is an ªearly warning.º
[LG23600(ALL)05/94]
Traction Control System Light (If equipped)
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This light comes on when the traction control system has been
disengaged. It may come on or flash on and off while traction
control is operating.
[LG23800(ALL)05/95]
If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the
ignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on when
the T/C OFF button is pressed, have the traction control system
checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible.
[LG23900(ALL)01/95]
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Instrument Panel Controls
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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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.
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The knob for the exterior lights
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To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
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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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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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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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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
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The turn signal lever
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
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Using the windshield wiper
[SC04500(ALL)02/94]
The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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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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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)
[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.
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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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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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