Mercury 1998 Mystique User manual

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Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 14

Seating and safety restraints 44

Starting and driving

Starting 76

Driving 84

Roadside emergencies 107

Servicing

Maintenance and care 125

Capacities and specifications 183

Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 189

Index 190

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read the

following section on Warnings for

a full explanation.

Indicates that vehicle information

related to recycling and other

environmental concerns will follow.

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment.

Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste

cleaning and lubrication materials

are significant steps toward this

aim.

BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in

rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid

driving too fast during the first

1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary

speeds frequently. This is

necessary to give the moving parts

a chance to break in.

WARNINGS

How can you reduce the risk of

personal injury and prevent

possible damage to others, your

vehicle and its equipment?

In this owner’s guide, answers to

such questions are contained in

comments highlighted by the

warning triangle symbol.

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Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

GUIDE

The information found in this guide

was in effect at the time of

printing. Ford may change the

contents without notice and

without incurring obligation.

If possible, you should avoid hard

braking for the first 1 600 km

(1 000 miles).

From 1 600 km (1 000 miles)

onwards you can gradually increase

the performance of your vehicle up

to the permitted maximum speeds.

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Instrumentation

Page 27

Turn signal/high beam

Page 6

Instrument cluster

Page 26

Hazard flasher

control

Page 28

Windshield

wiper/washer

control

Page 129

Hood release

Page 14

Headlamp control/

Foglamp control*

Page 26

Horn

Page 25

Tilt steering

wheel lever

Page 16

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

Page 24

Ignition switch

Page 29

Speed control*

Page 17

Power mirrors

CHECK

ENGINE

O/D

OFF

Off

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

x 1000

456

000123

0000

4050 60 70 8090

100

110

120

130

MPH

80 120

100 140

160

180

200

E F

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

BRAKE

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Instrumentation

Page 18

Clock

Page 16

Rear window

defroster control*

On various models the

appearance and location of

some items may differ from

those shown here. However,

the page references given

still apply.

POWER AUDIO AM/FM SCAN

SEEK

31 2

64 5

ANS

SIDE 1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

DEF

OFF PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

FLR

DEF

MAX

A/C

I0 20

Page 19

Climate control system

Page 42

Anti-theft system status

indicator*

Electronic sound system;

refer to “Audio Guide”

* if equipped

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High beams

Illuminates when the headlamp

high beams are on.

Instrumentation

Turn signal

Flashes when the left or right turn

signal or hazard lights are

activated.

Charging system

Briefly illuminates when the

ignition is turned on and the engine

is off. The light also illuminates

when the battery is not charging

properly and the vehicle may

require electrical system service.

000123

0 0 0 0

4050 60 70 8090

110

120

130

MPH

80 120

100 140

160

180

200

100

E F

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

x 1000

456

BRAKE

CHECK

ENGINE

TRACTION

CONTROL

O/D

OFF

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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Instrumentation

Safety belt

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on as a reminder to fasten

the safety belts. For more

information, refer to Safety belt

indicator light and warning

chime in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter.

O/D Off indicator

(Automatic transaxle only)

Illuminates and remains

illuminated when the transaxle

control switch (TCS) on the end of

the gearshift lever is pressed and

overdrive is turned off.

Indicates the status of the

transaxle and will flash steadily if a

malfunction is detected. If the

flashing persists, have your

transaxle serviced by your dealer

or a qualified service technician as

soon as possible.

If the condition persists, your

transaxle may be damaged.

TRACTION

CONTROL

O/D

OFF

TRACTION

CONTROL

O/D

OFF

Low coolant (if equipped)

Briely illuminates when the ignition

is turned on and the engine is off.

Illuminates when the engine

coolant level is low. Refer to the

Maintenance and care chapter to

check the engine coolant level.

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Instrumentation

Check engine

Illuminates when the ignition is

turned on and the engine is off.

Also illuminates when the engine’s

emission control system requires

service or if the fuel filler cap is

not fitted correctly.

CHECK

ENGINE

CHECK

ENGINE

Air bag readiness

Briefly illuminates when the

ignition is turned on. If the light

fails to illuminate, continues to

flash or remains on, have the

system serviced immediately.

000123

0 0 0 0

4050 60 70 8090

110

120

130

MPH

80 120

100 140

160

180

200

100

E F

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

x 1000

456

BRAKE

CHECK

ENGINE

TRACTION

CONTROL

O/D

OFF

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level is

low.

CHECK

ENGINE

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Instrumentation

Front foglamps

Illuminates when foglamps are

switched on.

Refer to Foglamps control in the

Controls and features chapter for

notes on use.

CHECK

ENGINE

Brake system warning light

Extinguishes when the parking

brake is released. Illuminates after

releasing the parking brake to

indicate low brake fluid level.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

(if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned on and the engine

is off. If the light stays on or

continues to flash, the ABS needs

to be serviced.

Engine oil pressure

Briefly illuminates when the

ignition is turned on and the engine

is off. The light also illuminates

when engine oil pressure has been

lost. Refer to the Maintenance

and care chapter to check the

engine oil level as soon as possible.

If the engine oil level is correct and

the light stays on, see your dealer

or qualified service technician.

BRAKE

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