User manual MERCURY COUGAR 1999

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright E 1999 Ford Motor Company 2 4 20 89 120 127 150 171 230 236 248 249 Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] 131 Driving Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature If you cannot move the gearshift lever from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Turn the ignition off and remove the ignition key. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal. Insert a screwdriver or similar item about 5 cm (2 inches) into the square opening to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console. On vehicles without the opening, insert a screwdriver or similar item about 5 cm (2 inches) inward, directly below the arrow symbol located to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console. Push and hold the thumb button and move the gearshift. Remove the screwdriver when the gearshift moves from the P (Park) position. This procedure may have to be repeated each time the gearshift is placed in park until repairs are completed. 132 Driving The brake shift interlock feature is designed to further enhance the safety of vehicle occupants when the vehicle is placed into gear. To preserve the benefits of this feature, have any repairs completed promptly. The console mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to the lock position. When the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to lock or removed from the steering column. To remove the key, the gearshift lever must be in P (Park). Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Driving Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4 with overdrive Gear 1 to 3 with overdrive cancelled . . P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. 133 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. [. . . ] 143 249 Index E Page Electrical system . 182, 232 Engine coolant temperature gauge . 178, 231, 232 Engine oil pressure warning light 11 Engine, cleaning . 204 Fuel, octane recommendations 205 Fuel, safety information . [. . . ]