Introduction
2
Instrumentation
6
Controls and features
24
Seating and safety restraints
109
Starting
149
Driving
156
Roadside emergencies
180
Maintenance and care
202
Capacities and specifications
266
Customer assistance
272
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only)
284
Index
285
Contents
Before driving
Starting and driving
Servicing
Summary of Contents for 2001 Mercury Cougar
Page 3: ...Introduction ICONS WARNINGS...
Page 4: ...Introduction BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE 0 1 0 1 INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
Page 5: ...Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 6 9 6 6 7 6 9 8 9 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9...
Page 6: ...Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary 9 3 3 8 6 6 5 8 9...
Page 7: ...Instrumentation 2 A A BA 9 AC A A AA 8 A B...
Page 8: ...Instrumentation 3 A B...
Page 9: ...Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES Check engine D 4 3 6 036 1 36 36...
Page 11: ...Instrumentation E F D 0 1...
Page 12: ...Instrumentation Air bag readiness 6 Foglamps Speed control if equipped Turn signals...
Page 13: ...Instrumentation High beams Traction control system if equipped Safety belt...
Page 14: ...Instrumentation Charging system Engine oil pressure Brake system warning 6 0 6 1...
Page 15: ...Instrumentation Low coolant if equipped 6 Anti lock brake system ABS if equipped 6 6...
Page 17: ...Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights G 0 4 1 6 0 1...
Page 19: ...Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge...
Page 20: ...3 Instrumentation Tachometer 0 1 Trip odometer Speedometer 3 Odometer...
Page 21: ...9 Instrumentation Fuel gauge 0 3 1 3 8 8 Low fuel reminder 8 3...
Page 22: ...Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS if equipped Service intervals C C 02 A 1 A 9 9 9 2...
Page 23: ...Instrumentation Frost warning H 0 H 1 2H 0 BH 1 Danger of ice warning H 0 H 1 I2 0 B 1...
Page 24: ...Instrumentation Washer fluid warning Door ajar...
Page 25: ...Controls and features INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Headlamp control 9 G G...
Page 27: ...Controls and features Trip computer 9 0 1 Temperature Average speed...
Page 29: ...Controls and features Traction control system if equipped Rear window defroster Front ashtray...
Page 30: ...Controls and features Climate controls D Vents 9 G G...
Page 31: ...Controls and features Temperature Fan speed Mode selector 0 1 2 0 B 1 4 K E F 3...
Page 32: ...Controls and features K 0 1G K 0 1G K G G 3...
Page 33: ...Controls and features G G LG...
Page 34: ...Controls and features LG 2 2 0 B 1 0 1 Operating Tips K 0 1...
Page 35: ...Controls and features 4 0 1 Cabin air filter D...
Page 37: ...Controls and features Radio reception AM reception FM reception G E F...
Page 38: ...Controls and features PREMIUM AM FM STEREO CASSETTE SINGLE CD Volume power control E F...
Page 47: ...Controls and features Speaker fade adjust G Tape CD select 0 1 0 1 Tape select 0 1...
Page 48: ...Controls and features Rewind 0 1 8 Fast forward Tape direction select Eject function...
Page 50: ...Controls and features Shuffle feature 9 9 Mute button...
Page 51: ...Controls and features 3 3 M 6 6 8 J...
Page 52: ...Controls and features 3 3 M 6 6 8 J...
Page 53: ...Controls and features On off Volume control Bass Treble control E6 69 F...
Page 55: ...Controls and features Band selector AM FM 0 1 AutoStore selector E F 8 3 0 1...
Page 58: ...Controls and features Fast forward rewind 0 1 Auto reverse 4...
Page 60: ...Controls and features Automatic Music Search AMS 8 0 1 Cassette care and maintenance 9...
Page 63: ...Controls and features Fast forward reverse J J Scan mode E F To end CD playback CD eject 8...
Page 69: ...Controls and features PREMIUM AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO Volume power control E F...
Page 73: ...Controls and features Radio station memory preset 0 1 Setting memory preset stations J 2 8 M...
Page 74: ...Controls and features Autostore Starting autostore 3 3 8 4...
Page 75: ...Controls and features CD select 93 9 0 N 1 3 3 0 1 Display description 8 0 N 1...
Page 76: ...Controls and features Load 93 0D 1 8 9 93 5 O 8 O 93 O...
Page 77: ...Controls and features Auto load 93 393 O 9 O O Eject D 0 N 1 O O 3 3...
Page 78: ...Controls and features Auto eject 3 3 Rewind 8 8 Fast forward 8...
Page 80: ...Controls and features Treble adjust 4 6 9 Speaker balance adjust 6 9 9 Speaker fade adjust 9...
Page 81: ...Controls and features Menu mode 8 G 9 3 P 9 P 3 P G 9 3 P 9 P 3 3 7 7 38 0 D 3 17...
Page 83: ...Controls and features 3 G Traffic announcements 8 9 3 8 3 3 9...
Page 84: ...Controls and features Program type 9 8 J G 3 Q6 2 Show 8 38...
Page 86: ...Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition 3 0 1...
Page 87: ...Controls and features 8 2 Tilt steering Hazard flasher control Horn...
Page 88: ...Controls and features Multi function switch Right turn signal Left turn signal...
Page 91: ...Controls and features Speed control if equipped To turn speed control on 3 M 2A 0 1 0 1...
Page 92: ...Controls and features To turn speed control off 3 3 To set a speed I 2A 0 1 0 1 R...
Page 93: ...Controls and features To set a higher speed I I 0 1 I D To set a lower speed 7 7 0 1 8 I...
Page 96: ...Controls and features DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Power mirrors 4 Heated mirrors if equipped...
Page 100: ...Controls and features 0 1 E F 0 1 E F 0 1 J 4...
Page 101: ...Controls and features 3 Closing the liftgate...
Page 102: ...Controls and features Cargo cover Removing the cargo cover Replacing the cargo cover...
Page 105: ...Controls and features To replace the battery 0I1 2 Replacing lost transmitters G 3 G 0 1 0 1...
Page 108: ...Controls and features Functional check 8...
Page 109: ...Controls and features Key coding C 7...
Page 111: ...Seating and safety restraints S 4 4...
Page 113: ...Seating and safety restraints Closing the liftgate Folding rear seats J...
Page 114: ...Seating and safety restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Important safety restraints precautions 6 4...
Page 115: ...Seating and safety restraints 4 0 E F 1 E F...
Page 117: ...Seating and safety restraints Vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode A 0 1...
Page 121: ...Seating and safety restraints Belt Minder 6 4 0 1 If Then 4 6 7 4 6 4 3 6...
Page 125: ...Seating and safety restraints 4 3 6 3 0 3 3 5 1 8 0 1 7 6 6 2 6...
Page 126: ...Seating and safety restraints 8 6 6 C 6 A 6 B...
Page 128: ...Seating and safety restraints 78...
Page 129: ...Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS 3 3...
Page 130: ...Seating and safety restraints 0 1 4 G 6 9...
Page 131: ...Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags 696...
Page 132: ...Seating and safety restraints How does the front air bag system work 0 1 0 1...
Page 133: ...Seating and safety restraints 8 6 G 0 1 3...
Page 134: ...Seating and safety restraints 0 1 Determining if the system is operational G...
Page 136: ...Seating and safety restraints How does the side air bag system work if equipped...
Page 137: ...Seating and safety restraints G 0 1 J 0 1...
Page 139: ...Seating and safety restraints CHILDREN AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS 7 T...
Page 140: ...Seating and safety restraints Important child restraint precautions D 0 A U2 V 1...
Page 141: ...Seating and safety restraints Children and safety belts 0 1 4 6 4 D...
Page 143: ...Seating and safety restraints 8 G J...
Page 145: ...Seating and safety restraints 8 4 6 2...
Page 146: ...Seating and safety restraints C A B 6 0 1...
Page 147: ...Seating and safety restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps 3 D 0 1G...
Page 148: ...Seating and safety restraints 3 9 2...
Page 149: ...Seating and safety restraints 4 C 3...
Page 150: ...Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 0 1 8...
Page 151: ...Starting IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION 0 1...
Page 152: ...Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes G...
Page 153: ...Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE 8 3 6 G...
Page 154: ...Starting G 0 1 G 0 1 0 1 G 0 1 6 4...
Page 155: ...Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 021 0 1 3 7 H 0 H 1 M G 2 2...
Page 156: ...Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 7 H 07 H 1 0 1...
Page 157: ...Driving BRAKES D E 5 F Anti lock braking system ABS if equipped 3 0 6 1 6 4...
Page 158: ...6 G 2 1 0 1 Driving Operation of the anti lock braking system 6 Braking with ABS 6 8...
Page 159: ...Driving Parking brake G G 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1...
Page 160: ...Driving TRACTION CONTROL D 4 Switching off traction control E F E F...
Page 163: ...R R R R G 5 2 5 3 R 5 2 R 5 Driving 3 0 1 2 0 1 8 0 1 0 1 3...
Page 164: ...Driving Driving Understanding gearshift positions M 0 1 8 3 0 1 0 1 P Park 0 1 0 1...
Page 166: ...Driving 03 1 G 03 1 3 3 2 Second 0 1 1 First 09 1 0 1 03 1 09 1 09 1...
Page 167: ...Driving Manual transaxle if equipped M Using the clutch 8 G 2 0 1 0 1...
Page 169: ...Driving Parking 0 1 2 0 1 Reverse 0 1G 0 1 2 8 0 1...
Page 170: ...Driving LOADING YOUR VEHICLE 6 Base curb weight 8 Payload GVW Gross Vehicle Weight 6 5M8...
Page 173: ...Driving 6 Driving with a heavy load 5M8 5 8 4 5M8 5 8 5M8 5 8 T 5M8 5 8 Using a luggage rack 8...
Page 174: ...Driving TRAILER TOWING D 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 C 02 1 2 2 0 1 D 9 4...
Page 175: ...Driving G 4 E 5 F A 0 1...
Page 176: ...Driving 9 Preparing to tow G A 0 1...
Page 177: ...Driving Using a hitch G W Using trailer lamps 4...
Page 178: ...Driving Using trailer brakes 4 4 4 D Using safety chains 4 0 1...
Page 179: ...Driving Driving while towing a trailer C 02 1 2 2 0 1 C 02 1 0 1 G 0 1 03 1 G...
Page 180: ...Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION G...
Page 181: ...Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH 3 4...
Page 182: ...Roadside emergencies G 2...
Page 183: ...Roadside emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS 6 4 4 4...
Page 187: ...Roadside emergencies Relays in the passenger compartment fuse panel below instrument panel 2 6...
Page 189: ...Roadside emergencies CHANGING TIRES 0 1...
Page 190: ...Roadside emergencies The temporary spare tire M 0 1 8 G A 0 1...
Page 191: ...Roadside emergencies Spare tire location Removing the spare tire and tools 9 2...
Page 192: ...Roadside emergencies Tire changing procedure Removing a tire 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 9 C A B...
Page 193: ...Roadside emergencies Replacing a tire 9 2...
Page 194: ...Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE D 6 4 Preparing your vehicle 8 234...
Page 195: ...Roadside emergencies 2 Connecting the jumper cables 0I1 0I1 E F 0 1...
Page 196: ...Roadside emergencies 0I1 0I1 071 071 2 071 4 0 E F 1 E F E F...
Page 197: ...Roadside emergencies 071...
Page 198: ...Roadside emergencies 6 Jump starting 3 Removing the jumper cables 5 E F...
Page 199: ...Roadside emergencies 071 4 0I1 4 2 0I1 4 E F...
Page 200: ...Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING 8...
Page 202: ...Roadside emergencies Automatic transaxle 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Manual transaxle B 0 1 D D...
Page 203: ...Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 8 8 E 5 F 9 E8 5 E...
Page 204: ...Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle 6 G J E F...
Page 207: ...Maintenance and care Opening the hood 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 0A 7 1...
Page 208: ...Maintenance and care 2 0 litre EFI engine compartment 0 1 6 6 8...
Page 209: ...Maintenance and care 2 5 litre EFI engine compartment 0 1 6 6 8...
Page 211: ...KX KX 3 3 Maintenance and care 0 1 Checking the engine oil G 0 1 3 2 9 8 0 K 1...
Page 212: ...Maintenance and care C Adding engine oil 7 7...
Page 213: ...Maintenance and care E 5 F 0 1 4 Engine oil filler cap...
Page 216: ...Maintenance and care Checking engine coolant E 5 F 7 2 07 1 0 6 2 1 K Adding engine coolant 8...
Page 217: ...Maintenance and care 9 Y B 22 8 BC622 4 4 6 63 42 4 0 6 647 4 9 8 0 1...
Page 218: ...Maintenance and care A T...
Page 219: ...Maintenance and care 6 8 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 8 0 1 K 0 1 0 1 0 7 2 7 1...
Page 220: ...Maintenance and care 8 0 1 D 3 Changing engine coolant E 5 F 4...
Page 223: ...Maintenance and care Checking and adding automatic transaxle fluid E 5 F D F 5 F 0 1 0 1...
Page 225: ...Maintenance and care High fluid level Adjusting automatic transaxle fluid levels 6 8 0 1 B B...
Page 226: ...Maintenance and care Battery D E 5 F J E F 0 1 D...
Page 227: ...Maintenance and care Battery replacement 9 T E 5 F 0 1 9...
Page 228: ...Maintenance and care 6 8 6 4...
Page 229: ...Maintenance and care Relearning the idle function 6 4 8 E F G 0 1 9 2 E F E F E F...
Page 230: ...Maintenance and care Checking wiper blades 8 Cabin air filter replacement E 5 F G 8...
Page 231: ...Maintenance and care 3 2...
Page 233: ...Maintenance and care Treadwear 0 1 Traction AA A B C 6 4...
Page 234: ...Maintenance and care Temperature A B C 0 1 6 4 M B 5 6...
Page 235: ...Maintenance and care Checking tire pressure 0 1 4 Rotating tires E 5 F...
Page 236: ...Maintenance and care Replacing tires D CF 5 8...
Page 237: ...Maintenance and care E F 8...
Page 238: ...Maintenance and care Using snow tires and chains G...
Page 239: ...Maintenance and care IMPORTANT FUEL INFORMATION Important safety precautions...
Page 240: ...Maintenance and care 3 G 0 1 6 E F 6...
Page 241: ...Maintenance and care Choosing the right fuel D 0 M 1...
Page 242: ...Maintenance and care Octane recommendations D 0 I 1 AC 8 E F A B...
Page 243: ...Maintenance and care Fuel quality 4 8 5 8 8 7...
Page 244: ...Maintenance and care Fuel filler cap D 8 G A 2 A F F...
Page 245: ...Maintenance and care 0 A 7 A 7 3 Calculating fuel economy 4 G 0 1 2 9 J 4...
Page 246: ...Maintenance and care EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM D G E 5 F E 5 F...
Page 247: ...Maintenance and care 8 E F E F...
Page 248: ...Maintenance and care 6 4 M E8 5 F...
Page 250: ...Maintenance and care BULB REPLACEMENT Removing the headlamps assembly 4 5 G 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 1...
Page 251: ...Maintenance and care Front turn signal 0 1 0 1 Opening the headlamp assembly...
Page 252: ...Maintenance and care Headlamps low beam Headlamps high beam Parking lamps...
Page 254: ...Maintenance and care Side marker lamps Brake turn signal tail backup lamps 2 Parking lamps...
Page 255: ...Maintenance and care License plate lamp Luggage compartment lamp High mounted brake lamp...
Page 258: ...Maintenance and care 0 1 4 4 0 1 Adjusting the vertical aim 0 1 C 0 21 2 0 21...
Page 259: ...Maintenance and care C 4 4 0 1 3 M 0 1 4 C M M M M M M M M A C 0 1 2...
Page 260: ...Maintenance and care VEHICLE CARE Washing your vehicle 3 8...
Page 261: ...Maintenance and care 9 Waxing your vehicle...
Page 263: ...Maintenance and care Cleaning the engine G 6 T...
Page 272: ...Capacities and specifications VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 0M 1 4 M...
Page 274: ...Customer assistance Ford extended service plan D 0 1 0 1 0 1 G M 9 8 T 0 1 D 9 0 1 8 9 3 4 9 5...
Page 282: ...Customer assistance Comfort and convenience 5 9 0 1 Travel equipment 0 2 9 1 3...
Page 285: ...Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY 0 1 A 2 2 B B 0 8 1 G 2 8 B D...
Page 286: ...Index C A 2 0 6 1 2 0 6 1 A 6 6 B 6 B 6 6 2 6 6 6 6 A 6 6 6 2B 6 2 B C A 2 2 A B 2 2 2...
Page 287: ...Index 2 A C B C 2 C 0 91 C C C C B B C C 6 A A A 2 C 2 A A B C A AA A A AA BC B CB 2...
Page 290: ...Index B A A 0 1 B C M A B B C A B B2 A AB C A A2 C 2 A C B B 9 C...
Page 291: ...Index A2 2 B B C C C AB B B B 2B A B2 B A AA 2 2 C AB BB A B C C A C A B 9 AC...
Page 292: ...Index 8 9 M B M 0M 1 2 2C M 0M 1 C M 2 M M B 8 8 B 8 8 B 8 2 8 B 8 8 AA 8 B 8 BB...
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