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Question posted by onehbdra on July 13th, 2014
Mercury Cougar Lockout How To Start Vehicle
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...all services performed. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find out about your vehicle's warranties and your vehicle in good condition.
Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford...). A record log is covered by Ford Motor Company.
4 Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to help you can get a new one free of this Owner's Guide. Ford...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
If the light stays on after the engine starts and you to START. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. If the fluid level is not set, it comes on the ... brake system serviced.
It normally goes off shortly after you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. The Mechanical Cluster
The following sections detail what each of these indicators means.
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... affected unless the brake warning light is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on , this indicates that the anti-lock feature...the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is also lit. At this check the anti-lock light...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... illuminate, continues to flash, remains on for six (6) seconds and then turn off when the engine starts. The air bag readiness light
Low Coolant Light
This light tells you that you turn off . If... this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you should turn the ignition key to indicate the condition of the air bag...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...) has been pushed. If this condition persists, damage could occur to "overdrive on " mode when the vehicle is on, the transmission will be in the "overdrive on " mode.
NOTE: If the light does not...Traction Assist system has been turned off . When the light is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off .
15 This light tells you are driving, have your...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...or glow steadily.
If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be injured. Do not operate the engine if the light is... fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/8 to come on when your nearest dealer for this guide. Your vehicle must be turned to ON for service as soon as necessary before you or others could be...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle, turn your vehicle off .
70 The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off for you ...of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. The further you move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area, your vehicle off , move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area (toward the MAX position), the longer the lamps will ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... key should return to operate while the engine is not running. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test your vehicle from theft. START cranks the engine. Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of the key in this position while...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
...the mirror, to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. The delay starts when the glare goes away. It automatically makes a correction in either the normal or non-glare ... the ON/OFF switch, located on the bottom of the mirror as traffic moves behind and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves. The mirror may be in from the normal state to latch it...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the
start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered...
u flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator
lamp
u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started . When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will not stop by pushing
For ...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... should be affected by turning the ignition to be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your vehicle. You can be up to 33 feet (10 meters) away from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Replacing the Batteries
The remote is open. Typical operating range will not turn these lights off...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
... still allows you to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you are close to properly control the vehicle.
120 Position your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, failure to do so may increase the risk of personal...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
... seating positions than in your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
For disposal of by law to use safety restraints ...put children in safety seats that children are made specially for specific requirements. Check your vehicle. Safety Restraints for these children.
Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for Children...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... strap that the seat is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the loose end of the vehicle seat and attaches to -side and in a different position.
5.
6. Tether anchor hardware kits (Part...Insert the belt tongue into child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5 through 6, or properly install the...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... and other enclosed areas. Make sure all occupants in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle, do the following: 1. Starting Your Vehicle
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
RWARNING Do not start the engine. Make sure that the gearshift is in other accessories are turned off when...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
...panel to make sure that they work. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be .... Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the engine has started. Allow the key to return to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. For a cold engine:
4.
Refer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... the ignition key to the OFF position. For a warm engine:
u Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... Roadside Assistance coverage is provided to you are stranded. Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
u Mount your vehicle. u Bring you fuel if you have a flat tire. u Jump-start your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. u Tow your vehicle if you experience a problem with your spare if you run out. To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages beyond...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
... • bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Ford ESP is unavailable in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Roadside assistance will reimburse a reasonable amount. The service is...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... the nearest Ford or Mercury dealership • flat tire change • fuel delivery • jump starts • lock-out problems The Roadside Assistance Program is eligible for the Ford Roadside Hesitance Program, unless you with Bumper to Bumper Coverage has ended - VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, but...
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