Air Bag Readiness; Safety Belt; Brake System Warning; Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual

Instrumentation

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the
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ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional.
BRAKE
Also illuminates if the parking brake
is engaged. If the brake warning
lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately.
Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid
level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
ABS
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light remains on, continues to
flash or fails to illuminate, have the
system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
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