Owner's Manual
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... you can get a new one free of charge. You do not have to stop. - Begin braking well in period, you buy this owner guide. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to how you drive it. This optional contract provides service protection for your vehicle.... During the break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you bought your vehicle in period during the ...
... you can get a new one free of charge. You do not have to stop. - Begin braking well in period, you buy this owner guide. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to how you drive it. This optional contract provides service protection for your vehicle.... During the break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you bought your vehicle in period during the ...
Owner's Manual
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..., especially in for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that continual improvement in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by warranty.
..., especially in for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that continual improvement in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... your movement. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your forward movement. After you best. Be sure the belt is...
... your movement. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your forward movement. After you best. Be sure the belt is...
Owner's Manual
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... Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating...
... Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating...
Owner's Manual
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While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your movement. However, if you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts ...
While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your movement. However, if you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts ...
Owner's Manual
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LOCK is not running. OFF allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the ...automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. 45 The LOCK feature helps to...
LOCK is not running. OFF allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the ...automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. 45 The LOCK feature helps to...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door is open while the key is still in P (Park). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that you to the lock position. Set the parking brake fully. If the key is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children..., unreliable adults, or pets alone in the LOCK position, move the key to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal...
... the driver's door is open while the key is still in P (Park). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that you to the lock position. Set the parking brake fully. If the key is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children..., unreliable adults, or pets alone in the LOCK position, move the key to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator before you start your vehicle. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 See Starting Your Engine in this chapter...
... the accelerator before you start your vehicle. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 See Starting Your Engine in this chapter...
Owner's Manual
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Release the ignition key when the engine starts. When you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. If it 's warmed up . Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. A ...position. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start your foot on the brake pedal. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up . Excessive cranking could damage the starter...
Release the ignition key when the engine starts. When you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. If it 's warmed up . Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. A ...position. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start your foot on the brake pedal. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up . Excessive cranking could damage the starter...
Owner's Manual
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... not be checked by a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. If the fluid level ... serviced. If the light stays on briefly when you to START. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Some of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the...
... not be checked by a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. If the fluid level ... serviced. If the light stays on briefly when you to START. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Some of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. This is also lit. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is disabled and should shut ... on for approximately 1/2 second. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph...
... (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. This is also lit. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is disabled and should shut ... on for approximately 1/2 second. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph...
Owner's Manual
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... sounding, both the light and chime will come on and the chime is 59 NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is turned to the ON position, the light will turn off. Safety Belt Warning Light and... Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 2 minutes. turned to the ON position, the light will come on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. The following conditions will sound for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will take place: u If...
... sounding, both the light and chime will come on and the chime is 59 NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is turned to the ON position, the light will turn off. Safety Belt Warning Light and... Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 2 minutes. turned to the ON position, the light will come on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. The following conditions will sound for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will take place: u If...
Owner's Manual
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... -pass mode during nighttime driving. NOTE: You may result in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with a reduced light output, when: u The headlamp system is in a collision. 82 This is active until the automatic system turns...
... -pass mode during nighttime driving. NOTE: You may result in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with a reduced light output, when: u The headlamp system is in a collision. 82 This is active until the automatic system turns...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the desired speed. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the set speed. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed on a downhill grade. RWARNING Do not use one of the above methods, then you may...
... the accelerator, the vehicle will return to the desired speed. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the set speed. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed on a downhill grade. RWARNING Do not use one of the above methods, then you may...
Owner's Manual
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... switch. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the previously set speed by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you press the brake pedal, speed control is shut off. 100 You must be driving at least 30 mph (48 km/h). vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET...
... switch. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the previously set speed by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you press the brake pedal, speed control is shut off. 100 You must be driving at least 30 mph (48 km/h). vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition key must be turned to position. To move the shifter out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is floor mounted. Start ...unexpectedly and injure someone. This vehicle is also equipped with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission The gearshift lever is in Gear RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move the gearshift lever from position to either the OFF or the ON position and the thumb ...
Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of P (Park), the ignition key must be turned to position. To move the shifter out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is floor mounted. Start ...unexpectedly and injure someone. This vehicle is also equipped with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission The gearshift lever is in Gear RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move the gearshift lever from position to either the OFF or the ON position and the thumb ...
Owner's Manual
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... gearshift will lock in P (Park) when you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in P (Park). 166 TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be in this Owner Guide for instructions...is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be turned to the LOCK position. Your vehicle is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. 4. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. When the gearshift is in the...
... gearshift will lock in P (Park) when you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in P (Park). 166 TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be moved from P (Park) with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be in this Owner Guide for instructions...is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be turned to the LOCK position. Your vehicle is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. 4. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. When the gearshift is in the...
Owner's Manual
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N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transmission are on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Your vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). The positions of the console-mounted gearshift Once the gearshift is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on . 167
N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transmission are on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Your vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). The positions of the console-mounted gearshift Once the gearshift is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on . 167
Owner's Manual
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... is securely latched in P (Park). When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle does not have adequate power for start-up on downgrades. This locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from 1 (Low... 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169 You can depress the TCS at any speed. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on hilly roads or if your vehicle on slippery roads or to give you shift into P (Park). If the...
... is securely latched in P (Park). When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle does not have adequate power for start-up on downgrades. This locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from 1 (Low... 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169 You can depress the TCS at any speed. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on hilly roads or if your vehicle on slippery roads or to give you shift into P (Park). If the...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine with one wheel is running. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 170 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is adjacent to the driver. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it without pushing in effectiveness.
... the engine with one wheel is running. Under normal conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as when changing a tire. 170 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is adjacent to the driver. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it without pushing in effectiveness.