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Question posted by BRUvro on April 18th, 2014
How To Tell If You Have An Anti-lock-brake-system On 97 Cougar
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... time you start your vehicle. If the anti-lock brake light stays on, this time a mechanical noise may be heard. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)
This warning light will come on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... remains operational. turned to the ON position, the light will not come on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on for 4 to fasten your safety belt. Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... System in which you set speed.
This light is turned off when the brakes are used or if the cruise control is used when you are going to tell when the cruise control is actively maintaining the set the anti-theft alarm system. It will flash to indicate the direction in the Controls...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... the engine starts so that allows you do not damage the starter. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to remove the key. LOCK locks the steering wheel. OFF allows you start the engine. START cranks the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
...lock position. Remove the key. If the driver's door is open while the key is still in P (Park).
The Turn Signal Lever
You can use the turn signal lever on /off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Set the parking brake... fully. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is stuck in P...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... started To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm:
u only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the
alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index.
96 u only the Anti-Theft alarm ...disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started .
Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
...remind you to arm the system. At this point, the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm indicator light remains ... the following steps in sequence: 1. If the lock cylinder is closed to arm the system. The hood must be closed , and then goes out.
97 When the light goes out, the system is armed...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
...work with your key without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
u the trunk lock cylinder is arming and then turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
Triggering the Alarm... entry systems.
Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
You can open the trunk with the factory installed remote entry system. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. Remove key from the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... the shoulder portion of the door coming open in a collision. If it . RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to your shoulder and chest. Insert the belt tongue into your... After you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your vehicle, close the door and lock it is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
... the occupant freedom of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. This mode provides the following:
u A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of movement. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be placed in the front seats. u Child seat or infant carrier installation...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
... release button on the end of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your movement. However, if you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap.../shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to unlatch from the buckle.
While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of the buckle. To unfasten all the...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
...gradually. The anti-lock brakes automatically start releasing and reapplying the front brakes independently and the rear brakes together whenever your control of the steering. On vehicles without anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels lock and slide, possibly decreasing your wheels start to roll while you press down hard on the brake pedal with anti-lock brakes, the wheels...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... and is normal. However, if mobile radio transmitting equipment is installed in your vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at any detrimental effects of the brake pedal.
152
you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... a click. Turn off the pedal. The brake system warning light will glow. The parking brake
RWARNING Always set the parking brake while parking your vehicle, apply the brake pedal with your right foot and hold it while you push the parking brake down on will cause the brakes to lock the next time you start your engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked. Anti-Lock braking is cycled excessively, the system will function normally during the cool down period. If ... During the Traction AssistTM function, which most often occurs during low speed acceleration on brake usage during the cooling down period. This time period varies and depends on slippery ...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
...limits than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if the lever is...GVWR and GAWR on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar. Also, the weight that your ...parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in the thumb button.
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... mud or snow), you may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
169 u Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply to stop. If your vehicle more distance to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.)
u Consider using one of the spot. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
...Air bag supplemental restraint system...and child safety seats ...description ...driver air bag ...indicator light ...operation ...passenger air bag ...service and information labels . Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...see Engine coolant) . . tone generator ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...semi-automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 289
... ...high-mount brakelamp ...Brakes ...adjustment ...anti-lock ...anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding . fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...front disc ...if brakes do not grip well . . master cylinder ...new brake linings...noise ...parking ...power braking ...servicing ...stopping distances...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
...-mount brakelamp ...illuminated entry system . . interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...anti-theft ...brake ...charging system ...door ajar...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low coolant ...low fuel ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure ...overdrive off...
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