coolant temperature Mercury Mystique 1996 Owner's Manuals

Starting Your Mystique
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[ST10600(ALL)06/95]
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
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[ST10700(ALL)03/95]
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a
region where temperatures reach-10ÊF (-23ÊC) orbelow. An
engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the
heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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[ST10900(ALL)01/95]
To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt
outlet. Ford recommends that you use a 110-volt circuit that is
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
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[ST11100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.
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[ST11150(ALL)03/95]
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before
you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three
hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night
to start your vehicle the following morning.
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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]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001097-B
The engine coolant temperature gauge
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276 Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps.................... 76
fabric....................... 104
headlamps...................... 76
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 106
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rear windows..................... 74
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 16
tail lamps...................... 76
upholstery and interior trim............. 104
washing....................... 5
wheels....................... 229
windows....................... 74
Clutch
operation while driving............... 143
shifting the gears.................. 143
specifications.................... 254
Cold engine starting................... 46
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 114
Console, description.................. 108
Controls
instrument panel................... 67
mirrors....................... 105
steering column.................... 81
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 214
preparing for storage................ 256
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
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278 Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 128
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 128
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 175
battery acid spills................159, 219
jump-starting.................... 159
towing....................... 171
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 150
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 248
emissions warranty................ 3,248
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 60
does not start..................... 47
fuel injected engine, starting............ 43,45
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 50
preparing to start................... 44
refill capacities................... 252
service points.................... 199
starting....................... 45
starting after a collision................ 50
storing your vehicle................. 255
Engine block heater................... 49
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 214
disposal...................... 217
low coolant warning light............... 66
preparing for storage................ 256
recovery reservoir................199, 214
refill capacities................... 252
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 63
description...................... 63
mechanical...................... 63
Engine fan...................... 196
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280 Fuel (continued)
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 206
storing your vehicle................. 256
treating emergencies................. 206
Fuel cap
removing...................... 202
replacing...................... 204
Fuel filler door, remote release............. 202
Fuel filter, specifications................ 253
Fuel gauge....................... 63
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 50
starting after a collision................ 50
Fuse panels, instrument panel............. 242
Fuses
charts.....................237, 241
checking and replacing............... 242
circuit breakers................... 243
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 202
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 207
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 202
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 63
fuel gauge...................... 63
odometer....................... 64
speedometer..................... 64
tachometer...................... 64
trip odometer..................... 64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 154
definition...................... 153
driving with a heavy load.............. 153
location...................... 153
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