Mercury 1996 Cougar Owner's Manual page 73

Low Coolant Light
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low inside the coolant recovery bottle
and that you should add more coolant. See
Engine Coolant in the Index.
The low coolant light
Low Fuel Light
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. Your car
must be turned to ON for this light to come on.
This light will either flicker or glow steadily.
The low fuel light
Washer Fluid Low Light
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
The low washer fluid light
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