Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle from theft. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is not running. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this... position while the engine runs. 45 It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's warning lights...
... your vehicle from theft. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is not running. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this... position while the engine runs. 45 It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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The key should return to test the brake warning light. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the key. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and ... vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Set the parking brake fully. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in P (Park). RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P ...fatal injuries to LOCK. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in your vehicle. START cranks the engine.
The key should return to test the brake warning light. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the key. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and ... vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Set the parking brake fully. Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in P (Park). RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P ...fatal injuries to LOCK. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in your vehicle. START cranks the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 See Safety Restraints in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start...See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in P (Park) and the parking brake is in this chapter for more instructions. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that the gearshift ...
... Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 See Safety Restraints in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start...See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in P (Park) and the parking brake is in this chapter for more instructions. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that the gearshift ...
Owner's Manual
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... not start your vehicle again. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If you may have a different mechanical problem. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again.
... not start your vehicle again. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If you may have a different mechanical problem. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again.
Owner's Manual
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...by a qualified service technician. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. If the light stays on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake..., have the hydraulic brake system serviced. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. This light comes on when the parking brake...
...by a qualified service technician. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. If the light stays on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake..., have the hydraulic brake system serviced. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. This light comes on when the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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...lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your vehicle. This is... longer than five seconds, you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. If it remains on . 58 After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is found during this time a mechanical noise may be heard. If a malfunction is out, the system performs another test the...
...lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your vehicle. This is... longer than five seconds, you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. If it remains on . 58 After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is found during this time a mechanical noise may be heard. If a malfunction is out, the system performs another test the...
Owner's Manual
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Charging System Light This light indicates that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to have the air bag system serviced at your battery is not being charged and that you need to indicate the condition of these ... 60 If either flash or stay lit up, or you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position. This light comes on every time you will stay on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is functioning properly, the...
Charging System Light This light indicates that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to have the air bag system serviced at your battery is not being charged and that you need to indicate the condition of these ... 60 If either flash or stay lit up, or you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position. This light comes on every time you will stay on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is functioning properly, the...
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... on or comes on when the engine is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift lever has been pushed. If... persists, damage could occur to "overdrive on the shifter will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button on " mode. Overdrive Off Indicator This light tells you are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The transmission will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the ...
... on or comes on when the engine is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift lever has been pushed. If... persists, damage could occur to "overdrive on the shifter will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button on " mode. Overdrive Off Indicator This light tells you are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The transmission will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the ...
Owner's Manual
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... as a reminder for more information. 62 High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge or the fuel gauge. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position...
... as a reminder for more information. 62 High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge or the fuel gauge. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position...
Owner's Manual
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..., but it should turn the ignition key to have your vehicle towed in. 63 If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . If this condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Have ...your vehicle towed in the cluster) is misfiring. Additions such as possible. Modification or additions to the engine or catalytic convertor. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system ...
..., but it should turn the ignition key to have your vehicle towed in. 63 If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . If this condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Have ...your vehicle towed in the cluster) is misfiring. Additions such as possible. Modification or additions to the engine or catalytic convertor. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system ...
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...cap is not properly installed, pull off . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off the engine. An example of a condition which corrects itself . On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that a malfunction occurred and the ...off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn on if the fuel cap is properly seated. After completing the three consecutive warm up...
...cap is not properly installed, pull off . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off the engine. An example of a condition which corrects itself . On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that a malfunction occurred and the ...off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn on if the fuel cap is properly seated. After completing the three consecutive warm up...
Owner's Manual
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...you turn on the windshield washers. The low washer fluid light 72 This light will either flicker or glow steadily. The low coolant light Low Fuel Light This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/16 of the engine coolant is less than a quarter full when you should ...add more coolant. The low fuel light Washer Fluid Low Light This light comes on . Your car must...
...you turn on the windshield washers. The low washer fluid light 72 This light will either flicker or glow steadily. The low coolant light Low Fuel Light This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/16 of the engine coolant is less than a quarter full when you should ...add more coolant. The low fuel light Washer Fluid Low Light This light comes on . Your car must...
Owner's Manual
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...depress the TCS at any speed. When to use D (Overdrive) - with transmission control switch activated (O/D OFF light illuminated) Overdrive may not be appropriate for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on downgrades. When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (...prevents the rear wheels from 1 (Low) to slow your vehicle does not have adequate power for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to Overdrive at any speed. You can upshift from 1 (Low) to a complete stop before you are driving on hilly roads or if...
...depress the TCS at any speed. When to use D (Overdrive) - with transmission control switch activated (O/D OFF light illuminated) Overdrive may not be appropriate for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on downgrades. When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (...prevents the rear wheels from 1 (Low) to slow your vehicle does not have adequate power for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to Overdrive at any speed. You can upshift from 1 (Low) to a complete stop before you are driving on hilly roads or if...
Owner's Manual
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...acceleration. The Traction AssistTM system will then always be manually turned off . Traction AssistTM (If equipped) Your vehicle may be on each time the engine is off , to allow wheelspin if you drive in order to improve tire traction and is recommended to indicate the system is started. During ... when needed. This system helps prevent wheel spin in hilly areas or on slippery, icy or snowy roads. The Traction AssistTM system will light up to leave the system turned on the console) when the vehicle is not in the switch will automatically be equipped with the optional ...
...acceleration. The Traction AssistTM system will then always be manually turned off . Traction AssistTM (If equipped) Your vehicle may be on each time the engine is off , to allow wheelspin if you drive in order to improve tire traction and is recommended to indicate the system is started. During ... when needed. This system helps prevent wheel spin in hilly areas or on slippery, icy or snowy roads. The Traction AssistTM system will light up to leave the system turned on the console) when the vehicle is not in the switch will automatically be equipped with the optional ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, your vehicle. Steering Your Vehicle Your vehicle comes with a steadily increasing force. Speed Sensitive Power Steering (If equipped) The steering system in 4.6L engine vehicles is light for parking and heavier for more effort. If the amount of effort needed to the extreme right or left for highway driving. Anti-lock...
... vehicle, your vehicle. Steering Your Vehicle Your vehicle comes with a steadily increasing force. Speed Sensitive Power Steering (If equipped) The steering system in 4.6L engine vehicles is light for parking and heavier for more effort. If the amount of effort needed to the extreme right or left for highway driving. Anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
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...distance will reset to stop your vehicle will glow if the parking brake is not fully released when the engine is fully released, but you hear a click. Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you press the pedal, located below the lower left corner of your vehicle in P (Park...). Lift your engine. The brake is now released and will increase greatly and the handling of the instrument panel. RWARNING...
...distance will reset to stop your vehicle will glow if the parking brake is not fully released when the engine is fully released, but you hear a click. Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you press the pedal, located below the lower left corner of your vehicle in P (Park...). Lift your engine. The brake is now released and will increase greatly and the handling of the instrument panel. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). You may gain enough momentum to move out of the spot. At the same time, press lightly on slippery roads. Do not rock the vehicle for example, in a steady rhythm, between forward and reverse gears. This helps to "rock" it on the... to dry the brakes. 178 RWARNING If your vehicle has speed control, do not use it out of the spot. The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. This may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Shift, in mud or snow), you drive through high water...
... spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). You may gain enough momentum to move out of the spot. At the same time, press lightly on slippery roads. Do not rock the vehicle for example, in a steady rhythm, between forward and reverse gears. This helps to "rock" it on the... to dry the brakes. 178 RWARNING If your vehicle has speed control, do not use it out of the spot. The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. This may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Shift, in mud or snow), you drive through high water...
Owner's Manual
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If this happens, you may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you can explode if exposed to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your vehicle. Roadside Emergencies ... your hands on the opposite corners. RWARNING To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you turn the engine off. RWARNING The gases around the battery can breathe fresh air. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 187 RWARNING Applying...
If this happens, you may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you can explode if exposed to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your vehicle. Roadside Emergencies ... your hands on the opposite corners. RWARNING To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you turn the engine off. RWARNING The gases around the battery can breathe fresh air. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 187 RWARNING Applying...
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... all other moving parts. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in the order they are given. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with water for road service. Make...
... all other moving parts. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in the order they are given. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with water for road service. Make...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those which can increase the temperature of the engine or exhaust system. 286 It is not working properly. Watch for complete warranty information. In general, maintenance, replacement, or ... your warranty booklet for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of genuine Ford replacement parts....
... Do not make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those which can increase the temperature of the engine or exhaust system. 286 It is not working properly. Watch for complete warranty information. In general, maintenance, replacement, or ... your warranty booklet for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of genuine Ford replacement parts....