Mercury 1999 Cougar User manual

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Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 89
Starting 120
Driving 127
Roadside emergencies 150
Maintenance and care 171
Capacities and specifications 230
Customer assistance 236
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 248
Index 249
Contents
Before driving
Starting and driving
Servicing
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Introduction
2
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on 
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste,
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
WARNINGS
Provide information which may
reduce the risk of personal injury
and prevent possible damage to
others, your vehicle and its
e uipment.
BREAKING
IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breakingĆin
rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of
driving, vary speeds fre uently.
This is necessary to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.

Introduction
3
If possible, you should a oid full
use of the brakes for the first 1 600
km (1 000 miles).
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this guide
was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents
without notice and without
incurring obligation.

Instrumentation
4
Page 20, 21
Head amp contro /
Fog amp contro *
Page 69
Ti t steering
whee ever
Page 175
Hood re ease
Page 80
Luggage compartment
re ease
Page 21
Pane dimmer
contro
Page 70
Turn signa /
high beams
Page 69
Hazard
f asher
contro
Page 71
Windshie d
wiper/washer
contro
Page 6
Instrument
c uster
Page 72
Speed contro *
Page 100
Air bag system
Page 68
Ignition switch

Instrumentation
5
On various models the a earance
and location of some items may
differ from those shown here.
However, the age references
given still a ly.
Page 24
Rear window defroster control
Page 30
Audio system
Page 10
Traction control system *
Page 25
Climate controls
Page 86
AntiĆtheft system
status indicator
Page 22
Tri com uter
* if equi ed

Instrumentation
6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Check engine
Yo r vehicle is eq ipped with a
comp ter that monitors the
engine's emission control system.
This system is commonly known as
the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD II). This OBD II system
protects the environment by
ens ring that yo r vehicle
contin es to meet government
emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service
technician in properly servicing
yo r vehicle.

Instrumentation
7
The chec engine" indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the  position to chec
the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the
engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light
may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted.
The vehicle will usually be drivable
and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check
engine light illuminates
   
This means that the OBD II system
has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause
your chec engine" light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.
(The engine may misfire or run
poorly).
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the
fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been
properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can
be corrected by filling the fuel tan
with good quality fuel and/or
properly installing and securely
tightening the gas cap. After three
drive cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions
present, the chec engine" light
should turn off. (A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway
driving). No additional vehicle
service is required.

Instrumentation
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If the check engine" light remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at
the first available opportunity.
  
Engine misfire is occurring hich
could damage your catalytic
converter. You should drive in a
moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire
conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter,
the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle
components, possibly causing a
fire.

Instrumentation
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Air bag readiness
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Foglamps
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Turn signals
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