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2002 Cougar Where To Add Coolant
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Accessories Index
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All rights reserved. Table of Contents
Customer Assistance
Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company
3 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm
Engine Coolant
Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas
Battery Acid
Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter
MAX MIN
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Owner's Manual - Page 12
... Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. If this lamp remains on adding engine coolant, refer to confirm that the air bags (front and side) are operational. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Instrument Cluster
Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"); if the needle...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
Add a bulb by pushing it in place. Replace the bulb socket and turn it clockwise to secure it out. 4. Replace the defective bulb. 5. Replacing foglamp bulbs (...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... an engine block heater is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 170
Air filter assembly 4. Power distribution box 5. Maintenance and Specifications
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L I4 engine
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1. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
170 Battery 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Brake fluid reservoir 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... engine oil Refer to fill the reservoir if the level is securely latched in this chapter. Open the hood. Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Add fluid to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for fuel. State or local regulations on level ground. 2. The reservoir is on volatile...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
...remove it is fully seated. 173 Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is acceptable. Maintenance and Specifications
• 2.0L I4 engine
• 2....is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range.
• Oil levels above the MAX mark...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
... and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. They are designed for this chapter. 2. Make sure the oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for added engine protection and long life. If the engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
... service interval schedules. Refer to the battery terminals. If possible, however, try to only fill the battery cells with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which can add plain tap water to the battery, as long as you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...; C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of -36° C (-34° F). If the concentration of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the scheduled maintenance guide.
The level of coolant should be maintained at the "cold full" of "cold fill range" level in a responsible manner. Call your local authorized...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
..., until the appropriate fill level is obtained. Refer to the reservoir. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make it is hot. do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Add the mixture to see through the windshield. Maintenance and Specifications
When the engine is...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to reach a vehicle service location. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. Adding/mixing a yellow-colored extended life coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... can result in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is not 50/50 (protection to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration see above), to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Replace the cap. Your cooling system...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive. Severe climates If...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
... that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Many of 87. It should be necessary to add any engine damage. We do not recommend the use of the recommended octane rating. Fuel...problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to improve air quality.
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185 For Cougar S vehicles, please use of 91. In Canada, look for your fuel supplier about gasolines that are...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
... Engine/Service Engine Soon" light on -board diagnostics system. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some localities, it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be a legal requirement to a "not ready for the service interval schedules. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...for the service interval schedules. 1. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. If necessary, add brake fluid from entering the reservoir.
2. DOT 3 fluid is toxic. Seek medical attention if ... not DOT 3 or DOT 4, you use DOT 5 or any other brake fluid that is low, add fluid in the reservoir. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Do not fill above this range. 5. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
...Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Application Capacity All Fill to MAX mark
Engine coolant1
2.0L engine 2.5L engine
...filling the transmission to the bottom of reservoir
Windshield washer fluid
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Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to top ...
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