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Adding
engine
oil
1.
Check
the
engine
oil.
For
instructions,
refer
to
Checking
the
engine
oil
in
this
chapter
.
2.
If
the
fluid
level
is
not
within
the
normal
range,
add
engine
oil
by
removing
the
engine
oil
filler
cap
and
pouring
in
oil.
3.
Confirm
that
the
oil
level
is
full,
but
be
careful
not
to
overfill
the
engine.
Continuous
contact
with
USED
motor
oil
has
caused
cancer
in
laboratory
rats.
Maintenance
and
care
132
131
133
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Icons
2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
2
Warnings
2
Information about this Guide
3
Instrumentation
4
Instrument Clusters
6
Instrument Cluster Lights
6
Sport Cluster Lights
6
Base Cluster Lights
6
Low Fuel
7
Service Engine Soon
7
Air Bag Readiness
7
Safety Belt
8
Upshift (if Equipped)
8
Brake
8
Anti-Theft (if Equipped)
9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
9
High Beams
9
Turn Signal
9
Engine Coolant
10
Liftgate Ajar (if Equipped)
10
Warning Chimes
10
Safety Belt Warning Chime
10
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
11
Headlamps-On Warning Chime
11
Instrument Cluster Gauges
12
Base Cluster Gauges
12
Sport Cluster Gauges
12
Speedometer
13
Fuel Gauge
13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
13
Tachometer
14
Trip Odometer
14
Odometer
14
Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch
15
Controls and Features
15
Power Outside Mirrors
16
Audio System
17
Climate Controls
17
Vents
18
Operating the Climate Control
18
Using the MAX A/C Mode
19
Using the A/C Mode
19
Using the Panel Mode
20
Using the Floor Mode
20
Using the Panel/Floor Mode
20
Using the Defrost/Floor Mode
21
Manual Heating System
22
Using the Defrost Mode
22
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
22
Special Features
23
For Better Airflow
23
Rear Window Defroster
24
Ignition
25
Headlamp Switch
26
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
26
Speed Control (if Equipped)
27
Foglamps (if Equipped)
27
High Beams and Flash-To-Pass
27
Tilt Steering (if Equipped)
29
Hazard Flasher Switch
29
Windshield Wipers and Washer
30
Wipers
30
Washer
30
Rear Window Wipers and Washer (if Equipped)
30
Power Door Locks (if Equipped)
31
Door Mounted Controls
31
Overhead Lamps
31
Overhead Controls
31
Driver Side
32
Front Passenger Side
32
Childproof Locks
33
Illuminated Entry (if Equipped)
33
Power Windows (if Equipped)
34
Driver Side Controls
34
Right Rear Passenger Window
35
Passenger Controls
35
One-Touch down Feature
35
Console Controls
36
Rear Passengers
36
Gearshift
36
Parking Brake
38
Floor Controls
39
Floor Mat Hook (if Equipped)
39
Wagon Liftgate Lamp
40
Trunk/Liftgate Controls
40
Compact Disc Changer
40
Wagon Sliding Shade
41
Rewinding the Sliding Shade
41
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
43
Remote Entry and Anti-Theft System
45
Remote Entry System
45
Unlocking the Doors and Wagon Liftgate
46
Opening the Trunk (if Equipped)
47
Locking the Doors
47
Sounding a Panic Alarm
49
Illuminated Entry
49
Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
50
Arming the System
50
Disarming an Untriggered System
51
Disarming a Triggered System
52
Front Seats
53
Seating and Safety Restraints
53
Rear Seats
54
Head Restraints
54
Safety Restraints Precautions
55
Using the Safety Restraints Properly
56
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
56
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
57
Automatic Locking Mode
57
Canceling the Automatic Locking Mode
58
Using the Automatic Locking Mode
58
Front Seat Safety Belt Height Adjustment
59
Lap Belt
59
Adjusting the Lap Belt
59
Safety Belt Maintenance
60
Safety Belt Indicator Light and Warning Chime
62
Conditions of Operation
62
Air Bag Precautions
62
Air Bag System Description
63
Air Bag Warning Light and Warning Chime
64
Child Restraint Precautions
65
Children and Safety Belts
66
Children and Infant or Child Safety Seats
67
Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
68
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Rear Center Seating Position
70
Using a Tether Strap
71
Tether Anchor Hardware
72
Built-In Child Seat
74
Placing Your Child in the Built-In Child Seat
75
Activating the Automatic Locking Mode on the Built-In Child Seat
81
Canceling the Automatic Locking Mode on the Built-In Child Seat
81
Removing Your Child from the Built-In Child Seat
82
Inspecting the Built-In Child Seat after a Collision
84
Starting
85
Preparing to Start the Vehicle
86
Before Starting the Vehicle
86
Starting the Vehicle
88
Special Conditions When Starting
89
Starting the Engine after Two Failed Attempts
89
Starting a Cold Engine
89
Starting a Warm Engine
89
Using the Engine Block Heater
90
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
91
Brakes
93
Power-Assisted Brakes
93
Driving
93
ABS Warning Light
94
To Release the Parking Brake
95
Transaxles
96
Automatic
96
Moving a Locked Gearshift
97
Manual
99
Upshifting
100
Upshift Light (if Equipped)
100
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
101
Loading Your Vehicle
101
Payload
101
Base Curb Weight
101
Trailer Towing
102
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
102
Preparing to Tow
103
Using a Hitch
103
Using Trailer Brakes
104
Using Safety Chains
104
Using Trailer Lamps
104
Driving While Towing a Trailer
105
Servicing While Towing
105
Fuel Consumption
106
Towing Behind a Recreational Vehicle (RV)
106
Luggage Rack (if Equipped)
106
Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
107
Using the Hazard Switch
107
Roadside Emergencies
107
Fuses and Relays
109
Fuse Rating
111
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
111
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
113
Changing the Tires
114
Temporary Spare Tire Information
114
Tire Changing Procedure
115
Jump-Starting a Disabled Vehicle
120
Before Jump-Starting a Vehicle
120
To Jump Start the Vehicle
121
Wrecker Towing
123
Service Recommendations
124
Maintenance and Care
124
Working with the Engine off
125
Working with the Engine on
127
Opening the Hood
128
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
129
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
130
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
130
Oil Change Intervals
130
Checking the Engine Oil
130
To Check the Engine Oil
131
Adding Engine Oil
132
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
133
Checking and Adding Manual Transaxle Clutch Fluid
134
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
134
Washer Fluid for the Windshield Reservoir
135
Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
135
Adding Engine Coolant
136
Recycled Engine Coolant
137
Coolant Refill Capacity
138
Severe Winter Climate
138
Checking and Adding Transaxle Fluid
139
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
139
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
140
When Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
141
Checking and Adding Manual Transaxle Fluid
142
What You Should Know about Your Battery
142
Servicing Your Battery
143
Checking and Changing Your Air Filter
145
Changing Your Air Filter
146
Checking and Changing Your Wiper Blades
146
Replacing Wiper Blades
147
What You Should Know about Tire Grades
148
Treadwear
148
Traction a B C
149
Temperature a B C
149
Servicing Your Tires
150
Checking the Tire Pressure
150
Replacing the Tires
151
Rotating Your Tires
151
Identifying Tire Types
152
Using Snow Tires and Chains
152
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuel
153
Choosing the Right Fuel
155
Octane Recommendation
156
Fuel Quality
156
Cleaner Air
156
What You Should Know about the Emission Control System
157
Important Emission Control Information
158
Preparing Your Vehicle for Inspection / Maintenance (I/M) Testing
158
Exterior Lamps
160
Replacing the Exterior Bulbs
160
Headlamps
162
To Change the Headlamp Bulbs
162
To Change the Foglamp Bulbs
163
High-Mount Brakelamp (Sedan)
164
Liftgate Lamp (Wagon)
164
License Plate Lamps
165
Tail Lamps / Backup Lamps
167
Tail Lamps/Backup Lamps
168
To Replace the Backup Lamp Bulbs
169
Interior Overhead Lamp
170
Map Lamp
171
Hazard Flasher
171
Bulb Specifications
172
Aiming the Headlamps
173
Adjusting the Horizontal Aim
174
Adjusting the Vertical Aim
174
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
175
Washing Your Vehicle
175
Repairing Paint Chips
176
Cleaning the Wheels
176
Cleaning Plastic Parts
176
Cleaning the Engine
177
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
177
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
177
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
178
Cleaning the Built-In Child Seat
178
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
178
Motorcraft Part Numbers
179
Refill Capacities
179
Capacities and Specifications
179
Lubricant Specifications
180
Engine Data
182
Vehicle Dimensions
182
Identifying Your Vehicle
185
Vehicle Identification Plate
185
Vehicle Identification Number
185
Engine Number
185
Reporting Safety Defects
186
Index
187
Filling Station Information
192
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Mercury Tracer 1997 Specifications
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Brand
Mercury
Model
Tracer 1997
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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