Mercury 1996 Tracer Manual 

Introductory Information ............................. 1 Safety Restraints ............................................ 7 Starting Your Tracer ................................... 81 Warning Lights and Gauges ..................... 93 Instrument Panel Controls ...................... 107 Steering Column Controls ...................... 131 Features ........................................................ 143 Electronic Sound Systems ......... ...

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worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society. Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know whic ...

Index. If you do not know which illustrated features and components apply to your vehicle, talk to your dealer. This guide has a table of contents at the beginning of the book to show chapter titles. To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related wor ...

addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this owner guide. Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to promote durability. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract provides service protection for ...

— Apply the brakes gradually. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. KUse only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils. Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of your vehicle, including th ...

miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Customers may be required to bring their vehicle in for inspection by a Ford representative. Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish. Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of y ...

The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires their use. Safety belts provide best restraint when: Kthe seatback is upright Kthe occupant is sitting upright (not slouched) Kthe lap belt is snug and low on the hips Kthe shoulder belt is snug against the chest Kthe knees are straight forward To help you remember to f ...

in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Never swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Never use a single belt for more than one pers ...

seatback in the fully upright position. When the seatback is not fully upright, there is a greater risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seriously injured in a collision. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to les ...

System The front seat shoulder belts automatically adjust and together with the manual lap belt, help to provide added restraint in the event of a collision. While you drive, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your car receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement. The proper position of the front ...

1. Get into your vehicle and close the door. Check to be sure the shoulder belt is latched to the emergency release buckle. 2. If it is not latched, pull the shoulder belt from the retractor and buckle it to the emergency release buckle. Note the twist in the shoulder belt as in Figures 1 and 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. A motor causes the shoulder belt to slide along its track from the A-pillar ...

the ignition key is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to eight (8) seconds. The safety belt warning indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will also illuminate for one to two minutes. In the unlikely event the shoulder belt should stall before it reaches the B-pillar, the indicator light will flash continuously until the shoulder belt is in its locked position at the B-pillar. If the indi ...

collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Important For Your Safety Before driving your vehicle, read the label on the back of the sun visor or on the headliner above the driver’s seat (Canadian vehicles). See the following figures. Driver and passenger sun visor labels ...

An additional warning label is located on the headliner (U.S. vehicles only). On vehicles equipped with a moon roof, the label is located on the manual override access panel. What To Do If Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly If your shoulder belt does not move all the way across to the locked position on the B-pillar, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. 2. ...

the doors are fully closed and the shoulder belts are in the locked position. 3. Unbuckle the shoulder belt by pressing the red emergency release button on the buckle. Then, reinsert the shoulder belt tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. 4. Turn the key to the ON position. 5. If the shoulder belt doesn’t move across you, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position an ...