Mercury 1999 Mystique Manuale Utente

1ContentsBefore drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 4Controls and features 20Seating and safety restraints 72Starting and drivingStarting 104Driving

Instrumentation10Check engineYour vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors theengine’s emission control system.This system is commonly knownas

1001. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder bel

1015. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and

102seat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place.10. Try to pull the belt out of theretractor to make su

103tether hook into the hole in thetongue of the center rear lap belt.After the hook is in the hole, pullon the loose end of the lap beltwebbing to sh

Starting104Extended idling at highengine speeds can producevery high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire or otherda

Starting105IMPORTANT VENTILATIONINFORMATIONIf the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open thewindow

Starting106Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet vents clear ofsnow, leaves, and other debris.Guarding against exhaustfumesAlthough odor

Starting107PREPARING TO START THEVEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all Canadian Interference-Causing

Starting108If starting a vehicle with a manualtransaxle:• Make sure the parking brake isset.• Push the clutch pedal to thefloor. Otherwise, the engine

Starting1093. Turn the key to the on position(without turning the key to start).Make sure the following lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toi

Instrumentation11What you should do if the checkengine light illuminatesLight turns on solid:This means that the OBD II systemhas detected a malfuncti

Starting110STARTING THE ENGINE1. Turn the key to the startposition (4) without pressing theaccelerator pedal and release assoon as the engine starts.

Starting111USING THE ENGINE BLOCKHEATER (if equipped)An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the enginefaster

Driving112BRAKESYour brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the “ScheduledMaintenance Guide” formaintenance intervals.Anti-lock braking system (ABS)(if eq

Driving113Two importantrules whenbraking inemergencies withABS:1.Apply full forceon both brakeand clutch pedal(if equipped).Braking with ABS• In an em

Driving114Parking brakeTo engage the parking brake:Pull the handle upward.To release the parking brake:1. Press and hold the releasebutton.2. Push han

Driving115TRACTION CONTROL(if equipped)This system prevents wheel spin atall speeds. The control will togglethis function on and off, but thefeature d

Driving116STEERING YOUR VEHICLEYour vehicle comes with powersteering. Power steering usesenergy from the engine to helpsteer your vehicle.If the amoun

Driving117TRANSAXLE OPERATIONAutomatic transaxle(if equipped)Vehicles equipped with anautomatic transaxle are equippedwith a brake-shift interlock fea

Driving118Overriding the brake-shiftinterlock featureIf it is necessary to use thisprocedure to move the gearshiftlever, it is possible that a fuse ha

Driving119•P(Park)Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Thislocks the transaxle and preventsthe front wheels from rotating.•R (

Instrumentation12These temporary malfunctions canbe corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/orproperly tightening the fuel cap.Af

Driving120•D (Overdrive)Note that the vehicle’s gearshift isconsole-mounted on the floor. Thetransaxle control switch (TCS) islocated on the gearshift

Driving121O/DOFFTRACTIONCONTROL• D (Drive)D (Drive) provides more enginebraking than overdrive and isuseful when driving through hillyterrain or if y

Driving122•1 (First)Use the 1 (First) position toprovide maximum engine brakingon steep downgrades. Upshifts willnot occur while the gearshift leverre

Driving123Manual transaxle (if equipped)Vehicles equipped with a manualtransaxle have a starter interlockthat prevents cranking the engineunless the c

Driving124*The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy.22Recommended shift speeds2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxleshift speed

Driving125Parking1. Apply the brake and the clutchand shift into neutral.2. Engage the parking brake.3. Shift into 1 (First) or R(Reverse).4. Turn the

Driving126LOADING YOUR VEHICLEBefore loading your vehicle,familiarize yourself with theseterms.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)Base curb weight plus the pay

Driving127GCW (Gross Combined Weight)The GCW is the maximumcombined weight of the towingvehicle (including passengers andcargo) and the loaded trailer

Driving128-9%-6%-3%900 m(3000 ft)600 m(2000 ft)300 m(1000 ft)0Payload = GVWR minus Basecurb weightTo obtain the correct weight foryour vehicle, try ta

Driving129It is extremly dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely t

Instrumentation13CHECKENGINECHECKENGINELow fuelIlluminates when the fuel tank hasapproximately eight liters (twogallons) remaining. The lamp willalso

Driving130TRAILER TOWINGYour vehicle is capable of towing atrailer of up to a maximum of454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailerweight with a maximum tonguelo

Driving131Follow these guidelines to ensuresafe towing procedure:• Stay within your vehicle’s loadlimits.• Thoroughly prepare your vehiclefor towing.

Driving132Preparing to towUse the proper equipment fortowing a trailer and make sure thatit is properly attached to yourvehicle. See your dealer or ar

Driving133Using a hitchDo not use hitches that:• Clamp onto the vehicle bumper.• Attach to the axle.Distribute the load so that only 10to 15% of the t

Driving134Using safety chainsAlways connect the trailer’s safetychains to the vehicle. To connectthe chains, cross the chains underthe trailer tongue

Driving135Driving while towing a trailerDo not drive faster than 72 km/h(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg(1 000 lb) trailer. Do not drivefaster than 72 k

Driving136FUEL CONSUMPTIONFuel economy can be improved byavoiding:• lack of regular, scheduledmaintenance,• excessive speed,• rapid acceleration,• dri

Roadside emergencies137HAZARD FLASHER CONTROLUse only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown orapproaching danger. Depress toactivate. De

Roadside emergencies138If your engine cranks but does notstart after a collision or substantialjolt:1. Turn the ignition key to the offposition.2. Che

Roadside emergencies139Even after a fuse is replaced, it willcontinue to blow if the cause of theoverload is not identified andcorrected. If the fuse

Instrumentation14EFBRAKEO/DOFF0001230 0 0 0102030405060708090110120130MPH204060558012010014016018020010 0CHECKENGINETRACTIONCONTROLCH0001230 0 0 01020

Roadside emergencies1401Power distribution boxTo check or replace a fuse or arelay, remove the cover of the fusebox in the engine compartment byreleas

Roadside emergencies141AmpereratingCircuits protected1234567891011121314151617183940414243444546474849505152—7.520——320—15—20—207.57.57.57.57.5—20*20*

Roadside emergencies142Passenger compartment fusepanel To check or change a fuse or arelay, open the fuse box by pullingdown the lock release lever (1

Roadside emergencies143A blown fuse can be identified by abreak in the wire.All fuses are a push fit.Five reserve fuses with differentcurrent ratings

Roadside emergencies1441920212223242526272829303132333435363738—C10407.51515207.51530307.57.57.57.57.57.5—30—Not usedWiper motors (circuit breaker)Pow

Roadside emergenciesFuse rating7.5 amp10 amp15 amp20 amp30 amp30 amp fuse link40 amp60 amp fuse link80 amp fuse link100 amp fuse linkColorbrownredligh

Roadside emergencies146CHANGING TIRESPark your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered whenchanging the t

Roadside emergencies14780MAXkm/hWhen driving with a temporaryspare tire:• Do not exceed the maximumspeed of 80 km/h (50 mph) andonly drive the shortes

Roadside emergencies148Removing a tire1. Apply the parking brake and 1(first) gear (manual transaxle) orthe P (Park) position (automatictransaxle).2.

Roadside emergencies149Replacing a tire1. Push the spare tire onto thewheel studs.2. Screw on the wheel nuts,ensuring the tapered end of thewheel nuts

Instrumentation15Alternative designBRAKEBRAKEAnti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and the e

Roadside emergencies150JUMP STARTING YOURVEHICLEThe gases around thebattery can explode ifexposed to flames, sparks, or litcigarettes. An explosion co

Roadside emergencies1513. Park the booster vehicle close tothe hood of the disabled vehicle,making sure the two vehicles donot touch. Set the parking

Roadside emergencies1522. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assistingbattery.3. Connect the negative (

Roadside emergencies153Do not connect the end ofthe second cable to thenegative (-) terminal of thebattery to be jumped. A spark maycause an explosion

Roadside emergencies1545. Be sure that the cables are clearof fan blades, belts and othermoving parts of both engines.Jump starting1. Start the engine

Roadside emergencies1552. Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable fromthe pos

Roadside emergencies156If towing is necessary, it isrecommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow withslingb

Roadside emergencies157Never use a tow bar thatattaches to the bumperwhen you tow your vehicle. Thiscould damage the bumper andcause an accident.TOWIN

Maintenance and care158SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS• We highlight do-it-yourself itemsin the engine compartment for easylocation.• As possible, we design p

Maintenance and care159Precautions when servicingyour vehicleBe especially careful wheninspecting or servicing yourvehicle. Here are some generalpreca

Instrumentation16EFBRAKEO/DOFF0001230 0 0 0102030405060708090110120130MPH204060558012010014016018020010 0CHECKENGINETRACTIONCONTROLCH0001230 0 0 01020

Maintenance and care160Working with engine off (manual transaxle)1. Set the parking brake, depressthe clutch and place the gearshiftin 1 (first) or R

Maintenance and care161Working with engine on(automatic transaxle)1. Set the parking brake fully andensure the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park

Maintenance and care162Opening the hood• Pull the handle (1) locatedunder the instrument panel.0001230 0 0 010203040506070809010 0110120130MPH20406055

Maintenance and care163For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick aremarked yellow/black. 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartmen

Maintenance and care164PowersteeringreservoirEnginecoolantreservoir2.5 litre EFI-engine compartmentFor ease of identification, all filler caps and the

Maintenance and care165ADDFULLEngine oilUse SAE 5W-30 motor oilCERTIFIED FOR GASOLINEENGINES by the AmericanPetroleum Institute.Do not use supplementa

Maintenance and care1666. If the oil level is below theminimum line, add engine oil asnecessary. If the oil level is beyondthe maximum line, engine da

Maintenance and care167Empty and used oilcontainers must be disposedof at an authorized waste disposalfacility.Engine oil filler capThe design of the

Maintenance and care168Brake/clutch fluid reservoirBrake and clutch fluid systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.The level of the fluid must lieb

Maintenance and care169Engine coolant maintenanceMAXMINChecking and adding enginecoolantCheck the level of the coolant inthe reservoir at least once a

Instrumentation17Headlamps on warning chimeSounds when the headlamps areon, the ignition is off (and the keyis not in the ignition) and thedriver’s do

Maintenance and care170When adding engine coolantFord recommends Ford PremiumCooling System Fluid, which is anoptimized formula that will protectall m

Maintenance and care171Always dispose of usedautomotive fluids in aresponsible manner. Follow yourcommunity’s standards forrecycling and disposing ofa

Maintenance and care172MAXMINAdding engine coolant1. Before removing the enginecoolant recovery cap, turn theengine off and allow it to cool.2. When t

Maintenance and care173Checking and adding powersteering fluidSwitch off the engine. With thesteering system at normaloperating temperature, the fluid

Maintenance and care174Automatic transaxle fluidFollow the scheduled serviceintervals outlined in themaintenance guide and or serviceguide.Before addi

Maintenance and care175The transaxle fluid should be inthis range if at normal operatingtemperature 66°C - 77°C (150°F - 170°F).The transaxle fluid sh

Maintenance and care176BatteryYour vehicle may be equipped witha Motorcraft maintenance-freebattery. The Motorcraftmaintenance-free battery normallydo

Maintenance and care177Battery replacementIf your original equipment batteryrequires replacement while underwarranty, it will be replaced with aMotorc

Maintenance and care178Batteries normally produceexplosive gases which cancause personal injury. Do not allowflames, sparks or lit tobacco tocome near

Maintenance and care179Relearning the idle functionBecause your vehicle’s engine iselectronically controlled, somecontrol conditions are maintainedby

Instrumentation18CHEngine coolant temperaturegaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. If it enters the redsection, the engine is overheat

Maintenance and care180Checking wiper bladesCheck the wiper blades on yourvehicle for roughness by runningthe tips of your fingers over theedge of the

Maintenance and care1812. Remove the plastic caps fromthe screws on the grille. Removethe screws.3. Open the hood. Pull off therubber weatherstrip at

Maintenance and care182New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have their Tire Quality Grade(described below) molded into thetire’s sidewall. These Tir

Maintenance and care183TreadwearThe treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on

Maintenance and care184Temperature A B CThe temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representingthe tire’s resistance to thegeneration of hea

Maintenance and care185Checking tire pressureCheck the tire pressureperiodically after the vehicle hasbeen parked for at least one houror has been dri

Maintenance and care186Failure to follow theseprecautions may adverselyaffect the handling of the vehicleand make it easier to lose controland roll ov

Maintenance and care187Dispose of worn tires inaccordance with localenvironmental regulations.Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification label to det

Maintenance and care188The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide tractionin rain and snow. However, in someclimates, using snow tir

Maintenance and care189Change over from winter tosummer tires as soon as roadconditions allow, this will reducefuel consumption and noise in thevehicl

Instrumentation19Trip odometerThe trip odometer can register themileage of individual journeys. Toreset, depress the button.0001230 0 0 01020304050607

Maintenance and care190IMPORTANT FUELINFORMATONImportant safety precautionsDo not overfill the fuel tank.The pressure in an overfilledtank may cause l

Maintenance and care191Observe the following guidelineswhen handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames before fuel

Maintenance and care192Choosing the right fuelUse only UNLEADED FUEL. Theuse of leaded fuel is prohibited bylaw and could damage your vehicle.The dama

Maintenance and care193Octane recommendationsYour vehicle is designed to useregular gasoline with an (R+M)/2octane rating of 87. We do notrecommend ga

Maintenance and care194Fuel filler capIf the “check engine” indicatorcomes on and stays on when youstart the engine, the fuel filler capmay not be pro

Maintenance and care195Calculating fuel economyTo accurately calculate yourvehicle’s fuel economy:1. Fill the tank completely andrecord the initial od

Maintenance and care196EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped withvarious emission controlcomponents and a catalyticconverter which will enab

Maintenance and care197Watch for fluid leaks, strangeodors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,engine overheating, illumination ofthe charging system warning

Maintenance and care198Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine.By law, vehicle owners and anyonewho manufactures, repairs,servic

Maintenance and care199If the vehicle’s powertrain systemor its battery has just beenserviced, the OBD-II system isreset to a “not ready for I/M test“

Introduction2ICONSIndicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings fora full explanation.Indicates that vehicle informationrelated to recycl

Controls and features20MIRRORSOFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/POWER AUDIO AM/FMSCANSEEK31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME0001230 0 0 0102

Maintenance and care200112The bulbs for the low beam, highbeam, turn signals and side lampsare housed in the lamp assembly.To replace a bulb, the comp

Maintenance and care201Reinstalling the headlampassemblyThe gasket lining must be seatedproperly around the lamp assemblywhen reinstalling.All bulb co

Maintenance and care202Front turn signal/side lampsPull the socket out. Pull the bulbout and replace it.Foglamps (if equipped)1. Turn the bulb counter

Maintenance and care203License plate lampUnscrew the bulb holder with ascrewdriver. Remove the bulb fromthe clip holder.Replace the new bulb in revers

Maintenance and care204High-mounted brake lampEnter the rear seat compartment.1. Remove the high mounted stoplamp assembly.2. Remove the red bulb cove

Maintenance and care205Interior lamps(sunroof equipped vehicles)Open the lamp assembly.The bulbs can be replaced after thecontact plate has been hinge

Maintenance and care206Function Trade number3457 NA9005900689311571156Front /turn lampHeadlamp (high)Headlamp (low)Foglamp/License plate lampRear tail

Maintenance and care207Aiming the headlampsYour vehicle is equipped with aVehicle Headlamp Aim Device(VHAD) on each headlamp body.Each headlamp may be

Maintenance and care208Adjusting the horizontal aim1. Make sure the vehicle is on alevel surface.2.With the hood open, locate thehorizontal indicator

Maintenance and care209Adjusting the vertical aimThe numbers shown on the vialindicate beam direction in degreesup or down.1. Make sure the vehicle is

Controls and features21Daytime running light (DRL)(Canadian vehicles only)The DRL system turns on thehighbeam headlamps, with areduced light output, w

Maintenance and care210Washing your vehicleOnly use car washing areasthat have environmentallyfriendly drainage systems. VEHICLE CAREWash your vehicle

Maintenance and care211Waxing your vehicleThe best way to determine whenthe paintwork needs waxing is bynoting when water stops beadingon the surface.

Repairing paint chipsMinor scratches or paint damagefrom road debris may be repairedwith touch-up paint, paint repairfoil or aerosol spray from the Fo

Maintenance and care213Cleaning the engineEngines are more efficient whenthey are clean because grease anddirt buildup act as insulators andkeep the e

Cleaning plastic exterior partsUse a vinyl cleaner for routinecleaning of plastic. Clean with a tarremover if necessary. Do not cleanplastic parts wit

Maintenance and care215Cleaning the interior fabricRemove dust and loose dirt with awhisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.Remove fresh spots immediately.Fol

Maintenance and care216Cleaning and maintaining thesafety beltsClean the safety belts with a mildsoap solution recommended forcleaning upholstery or c

Capacities and specifications217* Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap specifications.** If a spark plug

Capacities and specifications218Engine oil- with filter- withoutManual transaxle1.9 l (2.0 qts)Automatic transaxlewith oil coolerPower steeringCooling

Capacities and specifications219Lubricant SpecificationsItemFord part nameor equivalentHigh performanceDOT 3 brake fluid,DOT 4 brake fluidor Super DOT

Controls and features22Rear window defroster (if equipped)Press the defroster control to clearthe rear window of thin ice and fog.The ignition must be

Capacities and specifications2202.0 litreEngine2.5 litreEngine1988 254496 (125)5500125 (170)6250176 (130)4000220 (162)4250615067006375 6925800±50(880±

Capacities and specifications221DAEBCDimensions mm (inches)4556 (179.4)1751 (68.9)1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2)2704 (106.5)1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8)1483

Capacities and specifications222VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONNUMBERThe vehicle identification number(VIN) is attached to a metal tagand is located on the fro

Customer assistance223GETTING ROADSIDEASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you havea vehicle concern. Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistancepr

Customer assistance224Ford extended service planYou can get more protection foryour new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended ServicePlan (For

Customer assistance225Getting the service you needAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford ofCanada have authorizeddealerships to service your vehicle.When

Customer assistance226Please have the followinginformation available whencontacting Ford CustomerAssistance:• Your telephone number (homeand business)

Customer assistance227• sales disputes between customerand dealer except those associatedwith warranty repairs or concernswith the vehicle's perf

Customer assistance228To properly review your case, theBoard needs the followinginformation:• legible copies of all documentsand maintenance or repair

Customer assistance229After a case is reviewed, the Boardmails you a decision letter and aform on which to accept or rejectthe Board's decision.

Controls and features23Panel dimmer controlAdjust the control to vary theintensity of the panel lighting.Operates only when the exteriorlights are swi

Customer assistance230If your vehicle must be servicedwhile you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, theCaribbean, or the Middle East,c

Customer assistance231Ford Triple CleanFord Ultra-Clear Spray GlassCleaner* May be sold with the MotorcraftnameA wide selection of accessories isavail

Customer assistance232Travel equipmentConsoleConsole armrestDaytime running lightsFactory luggage rackFactory luggage rack adaptersFog lightsFramed lu

Customer assistance233For maximum vehicle performance,keep the following information inmind when adding accessories orequipment to your vehicle:• When

Customer assistance234ORDERING ADDITIONALOWNER'S LITERATURETo order the publications in thisportfolio in the United States:Make checks payable to

Reporting safety defects235REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash,or could cause inj

Index236A PageAccessory position on the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Additives, engine oil . . . . . . . . .165Air bag supplementalr

237IndexC PageChild safety restraintsbuilt-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .93child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . .99children and safety belts

Index238E PageEngine oilchanging oil and filter . . . . . . .165checking and adding . . . . . . . .165dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Index239H PageHigh-mount brakelamp . . . . . . .204Hoodlatch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Horn

Controls and features24OFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/POWER AUDIO AM/FMSCANSEEK31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME0001230 0 0 01020304050

Index240M PageMaintenance (see Servicing)Manual transaxlebacking up (reverse) . . . . . . . .125clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123fluid

Index241S PageSafety belts (see Safety restraints)Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Safety Compliance Cer

Index242T PageTireschanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146checking tire pressure . . . . . .185cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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244Filling station informationUNLEADED FUEL ONLYOctane 8758.5 litres (15.4 gallons)Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula EFuel Economy Motor Oil, Fordspecifica

Controls and features25Heater only system (if equipped)OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL FLOORDEFFLR DEFHI/LOHITemperature control knobControls the temperatur

Controls and features26• FLR/DEF – Distributes outsideair through the floor ducts and thewindshield defroster ducts.• DEF – Distributes outside airthr

Controls and features27Manual heating and airconditioning system (if equipped)OFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/LOHIFan speed contro

Controls and features28Under normal conditions, yourvehicle’s climate control systemshould be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C or OFF when theve

Controls and features29• PNL/FLR – Distributes outsideair through the instrument panelregisters and the floor ducts.However, the air will not be coole

Introduction3INFORMATION ABOUT THISGUIDEThe information found in this guidewas in effect at the time ofprinting. Ford may change thecontents without n

Controls and features30• DEF – Distributes outside airthrough the windshield defrosterducts. It can be used to clear ice orfog from the windshield. If

Controls and features31Cabin air filterYour vehicle is equipped with an airfilter that removes pollen and roaddust from outside air before it isdirect

Controls and features32MIRRORSOFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/POWER AUDIO AM/FMSCANSEEK31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME0001230 0 0 0102

Controls and features33Electronic stereo radio with cassetteElectronic stereo radio 13MCten 4/13/99 3:35 PM Page 33

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Controls and features36Power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Volume controlPress the control to raise or lowervolume.If the

Controls and features37The tune adjust with electronicstereo radio• Press (–) to move to the nextfrequency down the band (whetheror not a listenable s

Controls and features38• Within approximately fiveseconds, press and release eitheror on the SEEK control tochange to the next frequency up ordown.•

Controls and features39Scan functionThe scan function works in radioand CD mode (if equipped).Scan function with electronicstereo cassette radioPress

Page 22Rear window defroster control*4InstrumentationPage 55Turn signal/high beamPage 6Instrument clusterPage 54Hazard flashercontrolPage 56Windshield

Controls and features403. Press and hold a memory presetcontrol until the sound returns,indicating the station is held inmemory on the control yousele

Controls and features412. Press the AUTO PRESETcontrol.3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 w

Controls and features42• Press (+) or (–) on the volumecontrol to increase or decreasetreble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution c

Controls and features43Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the front andrear speakers.• Push the AUDIO controlrepeate

Controls and features44Setting the clockPress and hold CLOCK, then pressSEEK to increase the hours orto increase minutes.The clock will display 12-ho

Controls and features45Rewind/fast forward in CDmode• Press the control for less thanthree seconds for slow rewind.• Press the control for more thanth

Controls and features46CD ejectPress the control to stop and ejecta CD.If a disc is ejected from the CDplayer but is not removed withinapproximately 1

Controls and features47DISPLAY SCREENThe display screen givesinformation on the status of theaudio system.Display InformationAM, FM1 or FM2 Indicates

Controls and features48Troubleshooting the CD PlayerThe laser beam used in thecompact disc player isharmful to the eyes. Do notattempt to disassemble

Controls and features49CD and CD player care• Handle discs by their edges only.Never touch the playing surface.• Do not insert more than one discat a

5InstrumentationOn various models theappearance and location ofsome items may differ fromthose shown here. However,the page references givenstill appl

Controls and features50• Remove loose labels beforeinserting tapes.• Do not leave tapes in the cassetteplayer for a long time when notbeing played.RAD

Controls and features51• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tallbuildings between your vehicle’santenna and the radio stationsignal can cause FM receptionp

Controls and features52STEERING COLUMNCONTROLSIgnition1. Ignition off, steering wheellocked.On vehicles with automatictransaxles, the ignition key can

Controls and features53OFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/POWER AUDIO AM/FMSCANSEEK31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME0001230 0 0 01020304050

Controls and features54Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown orapproaching danger. Depress toactivate. D

Controls and features55OFFLO PNL/FLRPANELA/CFLOORDEFFLR DEFMAXA/CHI/POWER AUDIO AM/FMSCANSEEK31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME0001230 0 0 01020304050

Controls and features56WipersLift the windshield wiper lever tothe desired speed interval.• Intermittent: push lever up to thefirst position.• Low: pu

Controls and features57Do not use the speed controlin heavy traffic or on roadsthat are winding, slippery, orunpaved.OffOnSpeed control (if equipped)T

Controls and features58To set a speedPress Set Acc. For speed control tooperate, the speed control must beon and the vehicle speed must begreater than

Controls and features59ResSetAccCoastTo set a lower speed• Press and hold Coast. Releasethe control when the desiredvehicle speed is reached, or• pres

Instrumentation6Turn signalFlashes when the left or right turnsignal or hazard lights areactivated.0001230 0 0 0102030405060708090110120130MPH20406055

Controls and features60ResSetAccCoastTo return to a set speed• Press Res. For Res to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).To

Controls and features6112SECOn Off 12 SECInterior lamps (sunroof equipped vehicles)The reading lamps are operated byseparate on/off switches and can b

Controls and features62Power door locks (if equipped)Push to lock or unlock all doors.Power windows (if equipped)The windows will only operatewhen the

Controls and features63Safety switchMove the switch to the left toprevent passengers from operatingthe windows.Move the switch to the right toallow pa

Controls and features64PULLRemote luggage compartmentcontrolPull the control located on the leftof the driver seat to open theluggage compartment.FLOO

Controls and features65Fuel pump shut-off switchFor information on the fuel pumpshut-off switch, refer to Fuelpump shut-off switch in theRoadside emer

Controls and features66TRUNKUNLOCKPANICLOCKREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYSYSTEM (if equipped)If your vehicle has a remote entrysystem, you can lock and unlockth

Controls and features67Opening the luggagecompartmentPress the TRUNK control.Sounding the panic alarmPress the PANIC control. The hornwill sound and t

Controls and features68Replacing lost transmittersTake your transmitters to thedealer for reprogramming if:• a transmitter is lost, or• you want to pu

Controls and features69PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped)The Passive Anti-Theft system(PATS) is an engine immobilizationsystem. It is an addition

Instrumentation7High beamsIlluminates when the headlamphigh beams are on.Charging systemBriefly illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engi

Controls and features70Functional checkWhen the ignition is switched on,the control light will illuminate forapproximately three seconds toindicate th

Controls and features71Spare key programmingA maximum of 8 keys in all can becoded with any two coded keys.• Insert the first key in theignition switc

72Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired height. SEATINGManually adjusting the seatsPull the lever located at the frontedge of the seat to move

73respective direction to adjust theseat as follows:1234Seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Height of the entire seat(3) Height of the front of the seat

74the seat. The seat back cannot bereleased while the built-in childseat (if equipped) is open.If you are carrying objects thatmight damage the center

75The use of safety belts helps torestrain both driver and passengerin case of a collision. In most statesand Canada, the law requires theuse of safet

76Insert the tongue into the slot inthe buckle to fasten.Push the red release button andremove the tongue from the slot tounfasten.The passenger safet

77Automatic locking modeIn this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically prelocked; however,the belt will react to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt

78Canceling automatic lockingmodeDisconnect the combination lapand shoulder belt and allow it tocompletely retract. This will cancelthe automatic lock

79To lower the height of the shoulderbelt:1. Push the control down.2. Slide down.To raise the height of the shoulderbelt:1. Slide up.2. Pull down on t

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80Safety belt indicator light andwarning chimeIlluminates in the instrumentcluster and a chime sounds toremind the occupants to fastentheir safety bel

81Safety belt extension assemblyThe safety belt may be too shorteven when fully extended.Approximately 20 cm (8 inches)may be added to the length of t

82security of the anchorage pointsand the locking action of the inertiareels by giving each belt a sharptug.Belts subjected to strain, as in theresult

83Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautionsThe supplemental restraint system(SRS) is designed to:• work with the safety belt toprotect t

84When installing forward-facing child seats in thefront seat always move thepassenger seat as far back fromthe instrument panel as possible.Never ins

85The SRS is designed to activatewhen the vehicle is in a collision,similar to hitting a fixed barrierhead-on at 12-24 km/h (8-14 mph).The fact that t

86The SRS consists of the following:• driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include theinflators and air bags),• one impact and one safingsensor,

87the instrument cluster or asecondary warning light to indicatethe condition of the system. Referto the Air bag readiness section inthe Instrumentati

88equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or a qualified technician.Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.ResCoastSetAccOffOn

89It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely to be se

Instrumentation9O/D Off indicator(Automatic transaxle only)Illuminates and remainsilluminated when the transaxlecontrol switch (TCS) on the side ofthe

90safety restraints for children in theU.S. and Canada. If small childrenride in your vehicle (generallychildren who are 4 years old oryounger and who

91child safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts.Follow all the important safetyrestraints and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult

92positioning booster seat that islabelled as conforming to all federalmotor vehicle safety standards.Belt-positioning booster seats raisethe child an

93All built-in child restraints,including seats, buckles,retractors, seat latches, interlocks,and attaching hardware should beinspected by a qualified

94Built-in child seat retractorsThe belts on built-in child seats areequipped with a retractor. Theretractor will automatically snugthe belts around t

951. Make sure that the seatback issecurely latched in place.2. Grasp the child seat cushion andpull the top forward to release thelatch. Continue to

964. If connected, squeeze the tabson the top and bottom of the chestclip and pull the halves apart toopen the chest clip. Then releasethe lower half

97If both tongues do not latchin the buckle, do not use thechild seat. See your dealer forrepairs.7. Fasten both halves of the chestclip below the chi

98To stow the built-in child seatReturn the child seat cushion tothe upright position, then pressfirmly in the center and top of thechild seat.Inspect

99included with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop