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Ford 2001 Mercury Cougar manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Ford 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual (298 pages)
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Ford
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Automobile
| Size: 2.22 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
Icons
3
Warnings
3
Breaking in Your Vehicle
4
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
5
Instrumentation
7
Instrument Cluster Lights and Chimes
9
Check Engine
9
Light Is Blinking
11
Turn Signals
12
Controls and Features
12
Speed Control
12
Foglamps
12
Air Bag Readiness
12
High Beams
13
Traction Control System
13
Safety Belt
13
Seating and Safety Restraints
13
Charging System
14
Engine Oil Pressure
14
Brake System Warning
14
Low Coolant
15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
15
O/D off Indicator
16
Automatic Transaxle Warning
16
Testing the Warning and Indicator Lights
17
Headlamps on Warning Chime
18
Liftgate Ajar Warning Chime
18
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
18
Safety Belt Warning Chime
18
Instrument Cluster Gauges
19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
19
Tachometer
20
Trip Odometer
20
Speedometer
20
Odometer
20
Fuel Gauge
21
Low Fuel Reminder
21
To Reset the Light
22
Service Intervals
22
Overhead Warning Lights
22
Frost Warning
23
Danger of Ice Warning
23
Washer Fluid Warning
24
Door Ajar
24
Instrument Panel Controls
25
Headlamp Control
25
Controls and Features
25
Foglamp Control
26
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
26
Panel Dimmer Control
26
Average Speed
27
Trip Computer
27
Temperature
27
Tripmeter
28
Distance to Empty
28
Average Fuel Economy
28
Digital Clock
28
Rear Window Defroster
29
Front Ashtray
29
Climate Controls
30
Vents
30
Fan Speed
31
Mode Selector
31
Operating Tips
34
Cabin Air Filter
35
Audio System
36
Anti-Theft Protection Panel
36
Replacement Panels
36
Radio Reception
37
AM Reception
37
FM Reception
37
Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
38
Volume/Power Control
38
AM/FM Select
39
AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
39
AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
39
AM/FM Select in CD Mode
39
Tune Adjust
40
Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
40
Seek Function Radio Mode
41
Seek Function in Tape Mode
41
Seek Function for CD
41
Seek Function
41
Scan Function
43
Scan Function in Radio Mode
43
Scan Function in Tape Mode
43
Scan Function in CD Mode
43
Setting Memory Preset Stations
45
Autoset Memory Preset
45
Starting Autoset Memory Preset
45
Speaker Balance Adjust
46
Bass Adjust
46
Treble Adjust
46
Speaker Fade Adjust
47
Tape/CD Select
47
Tape Select
47
Rewind
48
Fast Forward
48
Tape Direction Select
48
Eject Function
48
Dolby Noise Reduction
49
Compression Adjust
49
Shuffle Feature
49
Mute Button
50
On/Off
53
Volume Control
53
Bass/Treble Control
53
Fade/Balance Control
54
Seek Tuning Control (SEEK)
54
Scan Tuning Control
54
Band Selector (AM/FM)
55
Autostore Selector
55
Station Preset Buttons
56
Stereo Indicator
56
Manual Tuning
56
Tape Control Buttons
57
Cassette Radio Units Only
57
Automatic Volume Control
57
Fast Forward/Rewind
58
Auto Reverse
58
Tape Side Selection
59
Tape Eject
59
To Pause Tape Playback
59
To Restart Tape Playback
59
Automatic Music Search (AMS)
60
Dolby Br Noise Reduction
61
AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Player with Premium Sound
62
CD Playback
62
Track Selection
62
CD Eject
63
Scan Mode
63
To End CD Playback
63
Fast Forward/Reverse
63
CD Care and Maintenance
64
CD Error Codes
64
Random Track Playback (SHUF)
65
Track Compression (COMP)
65
Premium Am/Fm Stereo in Dash Six CD Radio
69
Autostore
74
Starting Autostore
74
CD Select
75
Display Description
75
Load
76
Auto Load
77
Eject
77
Auto Eject
78
Compression Feature
79
Menu Mode
81
To Activate RDS
82
RDS Features
83
Traffic Announcements
83
Program Type
84
Show
84
RDS Clock Feature
85
Mute Mode
85
Setting the Clock
85
Steering Column Controls
86
Ignition
86
Horn
87
Tilt Steering
87
Hazard Flasher Control
87
Multi-Function Switch
88
Right Turn Signal
88
Left Turn Signal
88
Flash-To-Pass
89
High Beam Headlamps
89
Windshield Wipers and Washer
89
Intermittent Wiper Control
90
Washer
90
Rear Window Wipers and Washer
90
To Turn Speed Control on
91
To Set a Speed
92
To Turn Speed Control off
92
To Set a Higher Speed
93
To Set a Lower Speed
93
Overhead Controls
94
To Disengage Speed Control
94
To Return to a Set Speed
94
Interior Lamps
94
Reading Lamps
95
Sunroof
95
To Lift the Rear of the Sunroof
95
To Open and Close the Sunroof
95
Heated Mirrors
96
Door Mounted Controls
96
Power Mirrors
96
Power Windows
97
One Touch down
97
Power Door Locks
97
Floor Mounted Controls
97
Positive Retention Floor Mat
98
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
98
Roadside Emergencies
98
Luggage Compartment
99
Remote Luggage Compartment Control
99
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
99
Closing the Liftgate
101
Replacing the Cargo Cover
102
Cargo Cover
102
Removing the Cargo Cover
102
Remote Keyless Entry System
103
Locking the Doors
103
Unlocking the Doors
103
Sounding the Panic Alarm
104
Replacing the Battery
104
To Deactivate the Alarm
104
To Replace the Battery
105
Replacing Lost Transmitters
105
Disarming the System
106
Alarm
106
Anti-Theft Alarm System
106
Passive Anti-Theft System
107
Automatic Arming
107
Automatic Disarming
107
Keys
107
Functional Check
108
Key Coding
109
Head Restraints
110
Seating and Safety Restraints
110
Power Height Adjustment
112
Adjusting the Power Seats
112
Seat
112
Seatback
112
Folding Rear Seats
113
Safety Restraints
114
Using Safety Restraints Properly
116
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
116
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
117
Automatic Locking Mode
118
Using Automatic Locking Mode
118
Canceling Automatic Locking Mode
119
Front Seat Safety Belt Height Adjustment
119
To Lower the Height of the Shoulder Belt
119
To Raise the Height of the Shoulder Belt
119
Safety Belt Warning Light and Warning Chime
120
Conditions of Operation
120
Belt Minder
121
One Time Disable
124
Deactivating/Activating the Belt
124
Minder Feature
124
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
127
Safety Belt Maintenance
127
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
129
Children and Air Bags
131
How Does the Front Air Bag System Work?
132
Determining if the System Is Operational
134
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
135
Side Air Bag System
135
How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
136
Children and Safety Restraints
139
Children and Safety Belts
141
Safety Seats for Children
142
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
142
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
143
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
147
Important Safety Precautions
150
Starting
150
Important Ventilation Information
151
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
152
Preparing to Start the Vehicle
153
If Starting a Vehicle with an Automatic Transaxle
154
If Starting a Vehicle with a Manual Transaxle
154
Starting the Engine
155
Using the Engine Block Heater
156
Brakes
157
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
157
Driving
157
Operation of the Anti-Lock Braking System
158
Braking with ABS
158
Parking Brake
159
To Engage the Parking Brake
159
Traction Control
160
Switching off Traction Control
160
Automatic Transaxle
161
Transaxle Operation
161
Steering Your Vehicle
161
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
162
Overriding the Brake-Shift Interlock Feature
162
Understanding Gearshift Positions
164
Manual Transaxle
167
Using the Clutch
167
Recommended Shift Speeds
168
2.0 Litre Engine 5-Speed Transaxle Shift Speed Schedules
168
2.5 Litre Engine 5-Speed Transaxle Shift Speed Schedules
168
Parking
169
Reverse
169
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
170
Payload
170
Base Curb Weight
170
Loading Your Vehicle
170
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
171
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
171
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
171
Driving with a Heavy Load
173
Using a Luggage Rack
173
Trailer Towing
174
Preparing to Tow
176
Using a Hitch
177
Using Trailer Lamps
177
Using Trailer Brakes
178
Using Safety Chains
178
Driving While Towing a Trailer
179
Fuel Consumption
180
Roadside Emergencies
181
Fuses and Relays
183
Power Distribution Box
184
Fuses in the Power Distribution Box (Engine Compartment)
185
Relays in the Power Distribution Box (Engine Compartment)
186
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
186
Relays in the Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel (below Instrument Panel)
188
Changing Tires
189
The Temporary Spare Tire
190
When Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
190
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
191
Spare Tire Location
191
Tire Changing Procedure
192
Removing a Tire
192
Replacing a Tire
193
Jump Starting
194
Preparing Your Vehicle
194
Connecting the Jumper Cables
195
Removing the Jumper Cables
198
Wrecker Towing
200
Towing Your Vehicle
201
Recreational Towing
201
Service Recommendations
203
Maintenance and Care
203
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
204
Working with Engine off
205
Working with Engine on
206
Opening the Hood
207
2.0 Litre EFI-Engine Compartment
208
2.5 Litre EFI-Engine Compartment
209
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
210
Checking the Engine Oil
211
To Check the Oil
211
Adding Engine Oil
212
Engine Oil Filler Cap
213
Windshield Washer System
214
Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir
214
Capacities and Specifications
214
Cooling System – Engine Coolant
215
The Importance of Engine Coolant
215
Checking Engine Coolant
216
Adding Engine Coolant
216
Coolant Usage in Severe Winter Climate
221
Coolant Usage in Hot Climate
221
Use of Recycled Engine Coolant
221
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
222
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
222
Checking and Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
223
Low Fluid Level
224
Correct Fluid Level
224
High Fluid Level
225
Adjusting Automatic Transaxle Fluid Levels
225
Battery
226
Battery Replacement
227
Relearning the Idle Function
229
Checking Wiper Blades
230
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
230
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
232
Treadwear
233
Traction AA a B C
233
Temperature a B C
234
Checking Tire Pressure
235
Rotating Tires
235
Replacing Tires
236
Using Snow Tires and Chains
238
Important Fuel Information
239
Choosing the Right Fuel
241
Octane Recommendations
242
Fuel Quality
243
Fuel Filler Cap
244
When Fueling Your Vehicle
244
Calculating Fuel Economy
245
Emission Control System
246
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
249
Bulb Replacement
250
Removing the Headlamps Assembly
250
Front Turn Signal
251
Opening the Headlamp Assembly
251
Parking Lamps
252
Headlamps – Low Beam
252
Headlamps – High Beam
252
Headlamp Alignment
253
Reinstalling the Headlamp Assembly
253
Side Marker Lamps
254
Brake/Turn Signal/Tail/Backup Lamps
254
License Plate Lamp
255
Luggage Compartment Lamp
255
High Mounted Brake Lamp
255
Bulb Specifications
256
Headlamp Aiming
257
Adjusting the Vertical Aim
258
Vehicle Care
260
Washing Your Vehicle
260
Waxing Your Vehicle
261
Repairing Paint Chips
262
Cleaning the Wheels
262
Cleaning the Engine
263
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
264
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
264
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
264
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
264
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
265
Cleaning Leather Seats
265
Cleaning Seats Equipped with Side Air Bags
265
Customer Assistance
266
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
266
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
266
Motorcraft Parts
267
Capacities and Specifications
267
Lubricant Specifications
269
Engine Data
270
Dimensions
271
Vehicle Identification Number
272
Customer Assistance
273
Reporting Safety Defects (U. S. Only)
285
Index
286
Filling Station Information
297
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