Owner's Manual
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...or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that comes with your option to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you may still be eligible. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle. Contact any Ford or... Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of time than the basic ...
...or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that comes with your option to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 4 has new brake linings, you may still be eligible. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle. Contact any Ford or... Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of time than the basic ...
Owner's Manual
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The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by warranty. Your vehicle is not related to chemical industrial fallout. Ford, however, believes that Ford recommends. Customers may be required ...
The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for inspection by warranty. Your vehicle is not related to chemical industrial fallout. Ford, however, believes that Ford recommends. Customers may be required ...
Owner's Manual
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... the twist. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your vehicle, close the door and lock it. However, if you...
... the twist. To fasten the belt, pull the lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you get into the proper buckle until you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of the belt crosses your vehicle, close the door and lock it. However, if you...
Owner's Manual
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...) locking mode In this chapter. Safety Belts 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 the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for rear outboard passengers. Automatic locking...
...) locking mode In this chapter. Safety Belts 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 the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat passengers and a locking "cinch tongue" for rear outboard passengers. Automatic locking...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear edge of injury in a collision. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. However, if you are fastened in a collision. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more than one person. Pull them out so they will become...
... the rear edge of injury in a collision. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. However, if you are fastened in a collision. While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more than one person. Pull them out so they will become...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. LOCK locks the steering wheel. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to... operate while the engine is the only position that allows you to remove the key. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle from theft.
... engine. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. LOCK locks the steering wheel. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to... operate while the engine is the only position that allows you to remove the key. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle from theft.
Owner's Manual
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...the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the ignition key to the lock position. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park) to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. The key should return to ON when you to move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns... the key is stuck in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that you do not damage the starter. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the parking...
...the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the ignition key to the lock position. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park) to test the brake warning light. Remove the key. The key should return to ON when you to move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns... the key is stuck in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that you do not damage the starter. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure that they work. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before or during starting. Make sure you start your vehicle. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your...
... safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure that they work. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before or during starting. Make sure you start your vehicle. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your...
Owner's Manual
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... and drive away in the normal manner. Then drive away in the normal manner. When you start the engine, let it . Release the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. For directions on how to the floor and hold ... runs higher than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These faster engine speeds will make your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Whenever you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the...
... and drive away in the normal manner. Then drive away in the normal manner. When you start the engine, let it . Release the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. For directions on how to the floor and hold ... runs higher than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. These faster engine speeds will make your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Whenever you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not set, it comes on the mechanical ...cluster. Some of these indicators means. If the light stays on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. This light comes on after the engine starts and...
... 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. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not set, it comes on the mechanical ...cluster. Some of these indicators means. If the light stays on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. This light comes on after the engine starts and...
Owner's Manual
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...also lit. The system turns on , this time a mechanical noise may be heard. If it remains on for approximately 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. As previously...anti-lock light will go on each time you start your vehicle. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. 58 If the anti-lock brake light stays on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you should receive ...
...also lit. The system turns on , this time a mechanical noise may be heard. If it remains on for approximately 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. As previously...anti-lock light will go on each time you start your vehicle. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. 58 If the anti-lock brake light stays on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you should receive ...
Owner's Manual
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... the chime will sound for 1 to fasten your safety belt. u If the safety belt is buckled while the light 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. RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off...
... the chime will sound for 1 to fasten your safety belt. u If the safety belt is buckled while the light 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. RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off...
Owner's Manual
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... active until the automatic system turns on the headlamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. This is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Failure to -pass mode during nighttime driving. The Interior and Exterior Lights Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system...
... active until the automatic system turns on the headlamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. This is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. Failure to -pass mode during nighttime driving. The Interior and Exterior Lights Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system...
Owner's Manual
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... speed control to a lower speed, use one of the above methods, then you take your foot off overdrive to the set speed. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. 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...
... speed control to a lower speed, use one of the above methods, then you take your foot off overdrive to the set speed. u Lightly tap the brake pedal. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... maintain it immediately. When the switch. 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
... maintain it immediately. When the switch. 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
Owner's Manual
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.... To operate: 1. 2. 3. Start the engine. The automatic overdrive transmission operates very much like a regular automatic transmission, except it offers the extra overdrive feature. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the...
.... To operate: 1. 2. 3. Start the engine. The automatic overdrive transmission operates very much like a regular automatic transmission, except it offers the extra overdrive feature. Driving Your Cougar Driving with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the...
Owner's Manual
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... the alternate procedure described above, it is in P (Park). 166 Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. Apply parking brake. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the LOCK position. The console-mounted gearshift will lock in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking ...and replacing fuses. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in P (Park) when you need to the first position (OFF...
... the alternate procedure described above, it is in P (Park). 166 Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. Apply parking brake. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the LOCK position. The console-mounted gearshift will lock in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking ...and replacing fuses. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Cougar in P (Park) when you need to the first position (OFF...
Owner's Manual
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The positions of the transmission are on. 167 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 the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). Your vehicle will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
The positions of the transmission are on. 167 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 the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). Your vehicle will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
Owner's Manual
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... P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). When to Overdrive at any speed. When to a complete stop before you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on downgrades. P (Park) Always come to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. ...When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle on the downgrades. You can upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169
... P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). When to Overdrive at any speed. When to a complete stop before you more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on downgrades. P (Park) Always come to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for climbing hills, depress the TCS. ...When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle on the downgrades. You can upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from rotating. 169
Owner's Manual
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...) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as a standard rear axle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is on a poor traction surface. You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is securely latched in the thumb button...
...) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off the ground, such as a standard rear axle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is on a poor traction surface. You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is securely latched in the thumb button...