Owner's Manual
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... such as the radio and the windshield wipers to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key returns to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work ...allows you to test your vehicle from theft. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you start the engine. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in...
... such as the radio and the windshield wipers to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key returns to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work ...allows you to test your vehicle from theft. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you start the engine. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in...
Owner's Manual
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... cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. The key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults...
... cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. The key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults...
Owner's Manual
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... directions under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key...
... directions under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. If the button is already set, you can try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. When the light is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. The transmission will not shift into overdrive. 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 when the engine is on, the transmission will be in the "overdrive on the shifter will return the vehicle to the transmission. 61 If the light stays on or comes on the gearshift lever has...
... are driving, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. When the light is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. The transmission will not shift into overdrive. 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 when the engine is on, the transmission will be in the "overdrive on the shifter will return the vehicle to the transmission. 61 If the light stays on or comes on the gearshift lever has...
Owner's Manual
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... the odometer it will not always advance to the next mile (kilometer) at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of transmission in your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red zone, you wish to measure. Trip Odometer If you want to track...
... the odometer it will not always advance to the next mile (kilometer) at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of transmission in your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red zone, you wish to measure. Trip Odometer If you want to track...
Owner's Manual
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...km/h). NOTE: Do not shift to overspeed. When driving uphill, especially with the transmission in the Overdrive off mode. This will , by depressing the Transmission Control Switch on the transmission gear selection lever. This can automatically maintain a constant speed at high elevations, or...may require temporary resumption of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in this mode prevents the transmission from shifting excessively when ascending grades, and helps maintain speed when going down steep hills. Speed Control (If equipped) ...
...km/h). NOTE: Do not shift to overspeed. When driving uphill, especially with the transmission in the Overdrive off mode. This will , by depressing the Transmission Control Switch on the transmission gear selection lever. This can automatically maintain a constant speed at high elevations, or...may require temporary resumption of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in this mode prevents the transmission from shifting excessively when ascending grades, and helps maintain speed when going down steep hills. Speed Control (If equipped) ...
Owner's Manual
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... desired speed. Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating You can use the speed control in D (Drive) on a downhill grade, you may want to depress the Transmission Control Switch located on the shift lever to turn off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset...
... desired speed. Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating You can use the speed control in D (Drive) on a downhill grade, you may want to depress the Transmission Control Switch located on the shift lever to turn off the accelerator, the vehicle will return to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset...
Owner's Manual
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...pedal. The automatic overdrive transmission operates very much like a regular automatic transmission, except it offers the extra overdrive feature. This vehicle is also equipped with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission The gearshift lever is in the ON position. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake... shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the brake ...
...pedal. The automatic overdrive transmission operates very much like a regular automatic transmission, except it offers the extra overdrive feature. This vehicle is also equipped with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission The gearshift lever is in the ON position. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake... shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the brake ...
Owner's Manual
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R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Your vehicle will move backward. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of R (Reverse). You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of the transmission are on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. 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
R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Your vehicle will move backward. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of R (Reverse). You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of the transmission are on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. 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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...) during normal vehicle operation. When the TCS is the usual driving position for any length of the several positions. When to the transmission. Driving Your vehicle's gearshift is located on the instrument panel. You can put the gearshift lever in the normal overdrive mode and the... light will illuminate (O/D OFF) on the instrument panel. If this O/D OFF is illuminated the transmission will increase your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. 168 This switch may be in any time the vehicle is started, the overdrive system ...
...) during normal vehicle operation. When the TCS is the usual driving position for any length of the several positions. When to the transmission. Driving Your vehicle's gearshift is located on the instrument panel. You can put the gearshift lever in the normal overdrive mode and the... light will illuminate (O/D OFF) on the instrument panel. If this O/D OFF is illuminated the transmission will increase your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. 168 This switch may be in any time the vehicle is started, the overdrive system ...
Owner's Manual
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... use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more engine braking to use D (Overdrive) - with transmission control switch activated (O/D OFF light illuminated) Overdrive may not be appropriate for climbing hills, depress the TCS. When to slow your vehicle does not have...terrain. P (Park) Always come to slow your vehicle on hilly roads or if your vehicle than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. If the transmission shifts back and forth between Third and Fourth gears while you shift into P (Park). It gives more engine braking to a complete stop before you...
... use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more engine braking to use D (Overdrive) - with transmission control switch activated (O/D OFF light illuminated) Overdrive may not be appropriate for climbing hills, depress the TCS. When to slow your vehicle does not have...terrain. P (Park) Always come to slow your vehicle on hilly roads or if your vehicle than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. If the transmission shifts back and forth between Third and Fourth gears while you shift into P (Park). It gives more engine braking to a complete stop before you...
Owner's Manual
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..., press lightly on slippery roads. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. If you are sure that the water is below the bottom of the wheel rims. If you are still stuck after...
..., press lightly on slippery roads. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. If you are sure that the water is below the bottom of the wheel rims. If you are still stuck after...
Owner's Manual
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... braking going down hills. This will need to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for a long distance, your vehicle from shifting too much, depress the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). Never drive faster than usual. Also, anticipate stops so that you tow a trailer. If you use the speed control while you tow...
... braking going down hills. This will need to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for a long distance, your vehicle from shifting too much, depress the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). Never drive faster than usual. Also, anticipate stops so that you tow a trailer. If you use the speed control while you tow...
Owner's Manual
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When one wheel off the jack, even if the vehicle is off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. Insert the handle of the ...
When one wheel off the jack, even if the vehicle is off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. Insert the handle of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and, while fully applying the brake pedal, move the transmission shift selector through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient time for instance, the transmission may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid leakage - the fluid level ...Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid level of driving. Refer to remove grease and tar. Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not working properly - for each position to engage. Use tar and road oil remover to the Maintenance Schedule and Record ...
... vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and, while fully applying the brake pedal, move the transmission shift selector through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient time for instance, the transmission may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid leakage - the fluid level ...Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid level of driving. Refer to remove grease and tar. Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not working properly - for each position to engage. Use tar and road oil remover to the Maintenance Schedule and Record ...
Owner's Manual
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Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Add fluid in city traffic during ...
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Add fluid in city traffic during ...
Owner's Manual
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..., drink water and induce vomiting. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. However, expect the level of the automatic transmission dipstick Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances, your vehicle and the brake lining wears. You can do this by looking at least once a year. Get medical...
..., drink water and induce vomiting. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. However, expect the level of the automatic transmission dipstick Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances, your vehicle and the brake lining wears. You can do this by looking at least once a year. Get medical...
Owner's Manual
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... power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or is an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the dipstick.
... power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or is an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the dipstick.
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for power steering Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the fluid container). This can damage the power steering pump. 268 Fluid level for a long period of time before adding fluid.
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for power steering Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the fluid container). This can damage the power steering pump. 268 Fluid level for a long period of time before adding fluid.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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u Replace air cleaner filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 8 Normal Schedule 25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant ...
u Replace air cleaner filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 8 Normal Schedule 25,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant ...