Mercury 2000 Mystique User manual

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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 22
Seating and safety restraints 74
Starting and driving
Starting 108
Driving 116
Roadside emergencies 141
Servicing
Maintenance and care 162
Capacities and specifications 223
Customer assistance 223
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 241
Index 242
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Introduction
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ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section on Warnings for
a full explanation.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps toward this
aim.
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too fast during the first
1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary
speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle, and its equipment?
In this owner’s guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
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Introduction
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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.
If possible, you should avoid hard
braking for the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles).
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles)
onwards, you can gradually
increase the performance of your
vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
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Introduction
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Vehicle symbol glossary
These are some of the symbols you
may have on your vehicle.
Safety Alert
Fasten Safety Belt
Airbag - Side
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Master Lighting Switch
Fog Lamps - Front
Fuel Pump Reset
Windshield Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear
See Owner’s Guide
Airbag - Front
Child Seat
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Anti-Lock Brake System
Traction Control
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fuse Compartment
Windshield Wash/Wipe
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Window Lockout
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Vehicle symbol glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery
Battery Acid
Fan Warning
Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
Engine Air Filter
Jack
Panic Alarm
Engine Coolant
Do Not Open When Hot
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Explosive Gas
Power Steering Fluid
Emission System
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
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Rear window
defroster control*
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Instrumentation
Page 57
Turn signal/high beam
Page 8
Instrument cluster
Page 56
Hazard flasher
control
Page 58
Windshield
wiper/washer
control
Page 166
Hood release
Page 22, 23
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*
Page 56
Horn
Page 55
Tilt steering
wheel lever
Page 54
Ignition switch
Page 59
Speed control*
Page 24
Traction control*
Page 25
Power mirrors*
TRACTION
CONTROL CHECK ENGINE
O/D
OFF
Res
Set
Acc
CoastOff
On
EF
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MPH
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BRAKE
CH
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Instrumentation
On various models the
appearance and location of
some items may differ from
those shown here. However,
the page references given
still apply.
OFFLO PNL/FLR
PANEL
A/C FLOOR
DEF
FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C
HI /
POWER AUDIO AM/FM SCAN
SEEK
31 2
45
ANS
SIDE 1-2
EJECT
VOLUME CLOCK
Page 26
Climate control system
Page 72
Anti-theft system status
indicator*
Page 34
Electronic sound system
* if equipped
Page 25
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
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Instrumentation
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Turn signal
Flashes when the left or right turn
signal or hazard lights are
activated.
000123
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MPH
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EF
1
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0
3
x 1000
456
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8
O/D
OFF
CHECK
ENGINE
BRAKE
TRACTION
CONTROL
CH
000123
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4050 60 70 8090
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120
130
MPH
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100 140
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180
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EF
BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
O/D
OFF
TRACTION
CONTROL
CH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
There are two different instrument
cluster designs. The individual
warning and indicator lights are
described on the following pages.
Alternative design
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High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illuminates
when the battery is not charging
properly and the vehicle may
require electrical system service.
O/D
OFF
TRACTION
CONTROL
Air bag secondary warning
Flashes periodically when there is a
malfunction with the air bag
system.
For more information, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on as a reminder to fasten
the safety belts. For more
information, refer to Safety belt
indicator light and warning
chime in the Seating and safety
restraints chapter.
Alternative design
Alternative design
Alternative design
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000123
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100 140
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180
200
100
EF
1
2
0
3
x 1000
456
7
8
O/D
OFF
CHECK
ENGINE
BRAKE
TRACTION
CONTROL
CH
Instrumentation
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Traction control system light
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the
traction control system has been
disengaged. It may flash on and off
while driving to indicate the system
is operating.
O/D
OFF
TRACTION
CONTROL
000123
0 0 0 0
10
20
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4050 60 70 8090
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120
130
MPH
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40
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80 120
100 140
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EF
BRAKE
O/D
OFF
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
CH
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