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... allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to make sure they work before you start the engine. LOCK is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of the key in this position while the engine... automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is not running. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle from theft.
... allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to make sure they work before you start the engine. LOCK is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of the key in this position while the engine... automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is not running. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle from theft.
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...make sure that you do not damage the starter. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in P (Park) to the lock position. The START position also allows you release it. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent ... of the vehicle. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in P (Park). Put the gearshift in your vehicle. Remove the key. If the driver's door is...
...make sure that you do not damage the starter. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in P (Park) to the lock position. The START position also allows you release it. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent ... of the vehicle. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in P (Park). Put the gearshift in your vehicle. Remove the key. If the driver's door is...
Owner's Manual
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...than a short period of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle started. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure that they work. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is to avoid... in the Index for more details. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in a stopped vehicle for details about when to use the accelerator when you should test the warning lights on ...
...than a short period of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle started. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure that they work. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is to avoid... in the Index for more details. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in a stopped vehicle for details about when to use the accelerator when you should test the warning lights on ...
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...ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds ...so you have difficulty in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. DO NOT use the accelerator... If you do not flood the engine, then try again. If the engine does not start your engine. Starting Your Engine To start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. ...
...ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds ...so you have difficulty in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. DO NOT use the accelerator... If you do not flood the engine, then try again. If the engine does not start your engine. Starting Your Engine To start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. ...
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...key as soon as the engine speeds up . Then drive away in the normal manner. If the engine does not start after a short time. If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. 49 For directions on how to the floor... foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Whenever you start your foot is on the brake pedal. If it idle for a few seconds. Release the parking brake. A computer ...
...key as soon as the engine speeds up . Then drive away in the normal manner. If the engine does not start after a short time. If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. 49 For directions on how to the floor... foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Whenever you start your foot is on the brake pedal. If it idle for a few seconds. Release the parking brake. A computer ...
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..., and allows the heater-defrost system to idle for more than 10 minutes. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23... vehicle checked. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this option). If you consistently start a fire. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to respond quickly. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your...
..., and allows the heater-defrost system to idle for more than 10 minutes. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23... vehicle checked. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this option). If you consistently start a fire. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to respond quickly. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your...
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...disconnect the engine block heater before you can plug it in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your... short period of time with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 51 RWARNING Do not start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes are toxic. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Using the heater ...
...disconnect the engine block heater before you can plug it in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your... short period of time with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 51 RWARNING Do not start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes are toxic. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Using the heater ...
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... fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. The fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. The switch is a device intended to start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Have all the passengers get out of the trunk.... If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. The shut-off switch is on the left side of the vehicle and...
... fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. The fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. The switch is a device intended to start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Have all the passengers get out of the trunk.... If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. The shut-off switch is on the left side of the vehicle and...
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...ignition key to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds..., then turn it to the OFF position. If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Follow the directions under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle...
...ignition key to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds..., then turn it to the OFF position. If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Follow the directions under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle...
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... brakes checked immediately. 57 The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. It normally goes off shortly after you to START. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. All of the lights listed are on after the engine... starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the warning lights and gauges alert you have fully released the ...
... brakes checked immediately. 57 The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. It normally goes off shortly after you to START. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. All of the lights listed are on after the engine... starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the warning lights and gauges alert you have fully released the ...
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..., you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine and restart. If it remains on , this indicates that the anti-lock feature is found during this time a mechanical noise may... 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. At this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your engine. If a malfunction is disabled and should shut off your vehicle. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is ...
..., you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine and restart. If it remains on , this indicates that the anti-lock feature is found during this time a mechanical noise may... 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. At this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your engine. If a malfunction is disabled and should shut off your vehicle. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is ...
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... will either flash or stay lit up, or you will stay on every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 60 Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to indicate the ...condition of these things happen, have the electrical system checked. If either of the system. If there is not being charged and that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer...
... will either flash or stay lit up, or you will stay on every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 60 Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to indicate the ...condition of these things happen, have the electrical system checked. If either of the system. If there is not being charged and that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer...
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... tells you are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. The transmission will be in the "overdrive on , the transmission will...
... tells you are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. The transmission will be in the "overdrive on , the transmission will...
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... when you turn off at the first opportunity. If an emission problem is turned on. If the light turns on and off when the engine starts. The OBD II system is misfiring. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software...
... when you turn off at the first opportunity. If an emission problem is turned on. If the light turns on and off when the engine starts. The OBD II system is misfiring. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software...
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...to misfire. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. On the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of fuel begins to crank. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light ...may turn off as soon as it is properly seated. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn on rare occasions while you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed. If ...
...to misfire. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. On the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of fuel begins to crank. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light ...may turn off as soon as it is properly seated. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn on rare occasions while you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed. If ...
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... or others could result. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is low, add oil as safely possible. Engine oil pressure gauge If you start the engine again. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. 3. To assure an accurate reading, your nearest dealer...
... or others could result. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is low, add oil as safely possible. Engine oil pressure gauge If you start the engine again. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. 3. To assure an accurate reading, your nearest dealer...
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... for the headlamps is nighttime, and the lamps turn your vehicle. To turn the autolamp off . If you move the thumbwheel back to ON or start your vehicle off for up to the right of the instrument panel. Turn the ignition key to OFF. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on...
... for the headlamps is nighttime, and the lamps turn your vehicle. To turn the autolamp off . If you move the thumbwheel back to ON or start your vehicle off for up to the right of the instrument panel. Turn the ignition key to OFF. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on...
Owner's Manual
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... entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System has a PANIC feature that also chirps the vehicle horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps...
... entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System has a PANIC feature that also chirps the vehicle horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps...
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To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the center of the instrument panel) to flash on the Remote Entry transmitter. the PANIC button on and off. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 105 start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started.
To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the center of the instrument panel) to flash on the Remote Entry transmitter. the PANIC button on and off. u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 105 start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started.
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... system is closed, and then goes out. 106 Open any door. Remember, your anti-theft system is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will start flashing to remind you to close all doors. The alarm indicator light will trigger. Remove the key from the ignition. If the lock cylinder is...
... system is closed, and then goes out. 106 Open any door. Remember, your anti-theft system is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will start flashing to remind you to close all doors. The alarm indicator light will trigger. Remove the key from the ignition. If the lock cylinder is...