Owner's Manual
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... option to stop. - Begin braking well in period, you need to pay careful attention to buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for a longer period of charge. See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the ...sudden stops. If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you may still be eligible. During the break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you drive your vehicle. Because your vehicle. You do not have to how you should take advantage of the Ford Extended ...
... option to stop. - Begin braking well in period, you need to pay careful attention to buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for a longer period of charge. See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the ...sudden stops. If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you may still be eligible. During the break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you drive your vehicle. Because your vehicle. You do not have to how you should take advantage of the Ford Extended ...
Owner's Manual
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... if your vehicle as often as necessary to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by a Ford representative. 5 The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of Your Vehicle Pollen, bird droppings and tree...
... if your vehicle as often as necessary to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by a Ford representative. 5 The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of Your Vehicle Pollen, bird droppings and tree...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle, close the door and lock it latch. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest. However, if you best. Combination Lap and...
... your vehicle, close the door and lock it latch. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest. However, if you best. Combination Lap and...
Owner's Manual
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... front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. Fastening the rear seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to lock by...
... front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. Fastening the rear seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to lock by...
Owner's Manual
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... combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to follow these precautions could increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. 14 RWARNING Failure to your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection...
... combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to follow these precautions could increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. 14 RWARNING Failure to your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection...
Owner's Manual
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...OFF allows 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 your vehicle from theft. LOCK is not running. ON allows you to test ...your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is ...
...OFF allows 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 your vehicle from theft. LOCK is not running. ON allows you to test ...your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is ...
Owner's Manual
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... you release it. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. The key should return to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. The START position also allows you to ON when you do not damage the starter. If the driver's door is... that the gearshift is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. Turn the ignition key to people as well as animals. 46 Set the parking brake fully.
... you release it. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. The key should return to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. The START position also allows you to ON when you do not damage the starter. If the driver's door is... that the gearshift is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. Turn the ignition key to people as well as animals. 46 Set the parking brake fully.
Owner's Manual
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... you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you turn the key. 2. 3. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Refer to make sure that the gearshift is...
... you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you turn the key. 2. 3. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Refer to make sure that the gearshift is...
Owner's Manual
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... way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in gear. Then drive away in the normal manner. For directions on the brake pedal. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These faster engine speeds will ... idle speed. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the START position. When you start after a short time.
... way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in gear. Then drive away in the normal manner. For directions on the brake pedal. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These faster engine speeds will ... idle speed. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Turn the ignition key to the START position. When you start after a short time.
Owner's Manual
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... optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is low in the... light stays on briefly when you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Some of these indicators means. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on after the engine starts...
... optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is low in the... light stays on briefly when you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Some of these indicators means. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on after the engine starts...
Owner's Manual
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...anti-lock light will go on each time you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is a normal part of the self-check feature. This ...is disabled and should shut off your vehicle. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). Anti-Lock...
...anti-lock light will go on each time you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature is a normal part of the self-check feature. This ...is disabled and should shut off your vehicle. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). Anti-Lock...
Owner's Manual
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...u If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. u If the safety belt is buckled before... the key is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to ...for 4 to fasten your safety belt. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is 59 u If the safety belt is buckled while the...
...u If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. u If the safety belt is buckled before... the key is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to ...for 4 to fasten your safety belt. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is 59 u If the safety belt is buckled while the...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is turned on or off. Turn on in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. The Interior and Exterior Lights Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with...
... the vehicle is turned on or off. Turn on in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. The Interior and Exterior Lights Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with...
Owner's Manual
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... the speed control to a lower speed, use the accelerator pedal to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system. 99 u Lightly tap the brake pedal. If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of the following procedures: u COAST - Press and hold the COAST switch. RWARNING...
... the speed control to a lower speed, use the accelerator pedal to a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system. 99 u Lightly tap the brake pedal. If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of the following procedures: u COAST - Press and hold the COAST switch. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... speed and then maintain it immediately. You can return to the previously set speed by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you press the brake pedal, speed control is shut off. 100 To Turn Speed Control Off Press the OFF switch. vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL...
... speed and then maintain it immediately. You can return to the previously set speed by pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you press the brake pedal, speed control is shut off. 100 To Turn Speed Control Off Press the OFF switch. vehicle attains the desired speed, press the SET ACCEL...
Owner's Manual
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... Depress and hold the brake pedal down while you do not hold the brake pedal. Move the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is floor mounted. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which... prevents shifting the transmission out of P (Park). 165 Putting Your Vehicle in Gear RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure ...
... Depress and hold the brake pedal down while you do not hold the brake pedal. Move the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is floor mounted. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which... prevents shifting the transmission out of P (Park). 165 Putting Your Vehicle in Gear RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure ...
Owner's Manual
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...also not be moved from the steering column. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be functional. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. Please refer to N (Neutral) and... start the engine. This feature is active when the ignition is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Your vehicle is...
...also not be moved from the steering column. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be functional. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. Please refer to N (Neutral) and... start the engine. This feature is active when the ignition is equipped with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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The positions 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. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of the console-mounted gearshift Once the gearshift is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on . 167 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 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. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of the console-mounted gearshift Once the gearshift is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on . 167 Your vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse).
Owner's Manual
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... use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169 You can upshift from 1 (Low) to slow your vehicle on downgrades. P (Park) Always come to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) ...
... use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. It gives more engine braking to 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169 You can upshift from 1 (Low) to slow your vehicle on downgrades. P (Park) Always come to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) ...
Owner's Manual
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... does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the P (Park) and you cannot move it is running. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in effectiveness. Traction-Lok Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added traction on a Traction-Lok...
... does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the P (Park) and you cannot move it is running. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in effectiveness. Traction-Lok Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added traction on a Traction-Lok...