Gauges - Mercury 2002 Cougar Owner's Manual

Instrument Cluster
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is
opened.
Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped)
Sounds when the liftgate is ajar or open and the key is in the ignition.
The interior dome lamp will also be illuminated.

GAUGES

Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the "H" and "C"); if the
needle goes above the normal range,
the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine immediately
and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolant in the
Maintenance and specifications chapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
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