Mercury Mystique (2000 year). Manual - part 2

Instrumentation

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Alternative design

BRAKE

BRAKE

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.

Brake system and ABS warning
lights

If both warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving, stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Have the braking system
checked by your dealer or qualified
service technician before
continuing your journey.

When stopping the vehicle, slowly
reduce the speed. Use the brakes
with great care.

Have the system checked by your
dealer or qualified technician
before continuing your journey.

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

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F

BRAKE

O/D
OFF

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TRACTION

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ENGINE

BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off.
The light also illuminates when
engine oil pressure falls below
normal range when the engine is
running. Refer to the Maintenance
and care chapter to check the
engine oil level as soon as possible.
If the engine oil level is correct, do
not start the engine, see your
dealer or qualified service
technician.

BRAKE

BRAKE

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Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is open.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the driver’s door is open.

Safety belt warning chime 

For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.

Testing the warning and
indicator lights and chimes

Turn the ignition key to the on
position without starting the
engine. The following warning and
indicator lights will illuminate
briefly: charging system, safety belt
(does not illuminate, if the driver’s
safety belt is fastened), traction
control, ABS, brake, low coolant,
low fuel, engine oil pressure, check
engine and air bag readiness.

If any of these lights do not
illuminate, see your dealer or
qualified service technician.

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C

H

Trip odometer

The trip odometer can register the
mileage of individual journeys. To
reset, depress the button.

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Speedometer

Odometer

Trip odometer

Reset button

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BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle
speed.

Odometer

Registers the total mileage of the
vehicle.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge

Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. If it enters the red
section, the engine is overheating.
Turn off the engine and determine
the source of the problem. Refer to
Checking/Adding engine coolant
in the Maintenance and care
chapter.

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E

F

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the tank (when the key is in the
ON position). The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when the vehicle is in
motion. The ignition should be in
the OFF position while the vehicle
is being refueled. When the gauge
first indicates empty, there is a
small amount of reserve fuel in the
tank. When refueling the vehicle
from empty indication, the amount
of fuel that can be added will be
less than the advertised capacity
due to the reserve fuel.

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ENGINE

BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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Tachometer 

Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).

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M

IRRORS

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

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2

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ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

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BRAKE

CHECK
ENGINE

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TRACTION
CONTROL

CLOCK

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS

Headlamp control 

Lamps off.

Turn one position clockwise:

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps, and tail
lamps on

Turn two positions clockwise:

Headlamps on.

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Daytime running light (DRL)
(Canadian vehicles only)

The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:

• the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the on position and

• the headlamp system is in the off
position.

Foglamp control 
(if equipped)

Pull out the control while the
headlamps are on to turn the
foglamps on.

Push the control in to deactivate
the foglamps.

The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not

illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.

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Rear window defroster 
(if equipped)

Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.

The ignition must be in the on
position to operate the rear
window defroster.

The defroster turns off
automatically after 10 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the
off position. To manually turn off
the defroster, push the control
again.

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

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POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

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5

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SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

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ENGINE

TRACTION
CONTROL

O/D
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CLOCK

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IRRORS

TRACTION

      TROL

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H

Traction control system
(if equipped)

This button turns the traction
control system off and on.  See
Driving for more information.

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Panel dimmer control

Adjust the control to vary the
intensity of the panel lighting.
Operates only when the exterior
lights are switched on.

To switch on the interior lamp,
rotate the control completely to the
left.

Power mirrors

The control can be swivelled and
turned. 

Turn the control counterclockwise
to adjust the driver’s side mirror,
clockwise to adjust the passenger’s
side mirror. Adjust the selected
mirror by moving the center
control in the desired direction.
Then turn the control back to the
center position.

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IRRORS

M

IRRORS

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OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

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POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

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SIDE

1-2

EJECT

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ENGINE

TRACTION
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IRRORS

CLOCK

TRACTION

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Climate control system

Vents

Airflow from the vents may be
adjusted by moving the horizontal
control or vertically adjusting the
vent (except passenger side outer
vent) according to your airflow
preference.

Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:

• Manual heating system

• Manual heating and air

conditioning system

In some modes, the two systems
function similarly. In modes where
the systems do not function
similarly, the different functions
are noted.

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Heater only system 
(if equipped)

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

HI

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LO

HI

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

• PANEL – Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel
registers.

• OFF – Outside air is shut out and
the fan will not operate.

• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside
air through the instrument panel
registers and the floor ducts.

• FLOOR – Allows for maximum
heating. Distributes outside air
through floor ducts.

Fan speed control 

Controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle.

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• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside
air through the floor ducts and the
windshield defroster ducts.

• DEF – Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF
before driving. This will help to
reduce fogging on your windshield.
After a few minutes, select any
desired position.

• To reduce humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, don’t drive with
the climate control system in the
OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front
seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under the
hood).

• Do not place objects over the
defroster outlets. These objects
can block airflow and reduce your
ability to see through your
windshield. Also, avoid placing
small objects on top of your
instrument panel. These objects
can fall down into the defroster
outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate
control system.

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Manual heating and air
conditioning system 
(if equipped)

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

LO

HI

Fan speed control 

Controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.

OFF

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

/

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor
will operate in all modes except
PANEL, PNL/FLR, and FLOOR.
However, the air conditioning will
only function if the outside
temperature is about 10°C (50°F )
or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes
considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if
clear water drips on the ground
under the air conditioner drain
while the system is working and
even after you have stopped the
vehicle.

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Under normal conditions, your
vehicle’s climate control system
should be left in any position other
than MAX A/C or OFF when the
vehicle is parked. This allows the
vehicle to “breathe” through the
outside air inlet duct.

In snowy or dirty conditions, leave
the mode selector in the OFF
position when the ignition is off.

• MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air
to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is
noisier than A/C but more
economical and will cool the inside
of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be
from the instrument panel
registers. This mode can also be
used to prevent undesirable odors
from entering the vehicle.

• A/C – Uses outside air to cool the
vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C
but not as economical. Airflow will
be from the instrument panel
registers.

• PANEL – Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel
registers. However, the air will not
be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air
conditioning does not operate in
this mode.

• OFF – Outside air is shut out and
the fan will not operate. For short
periods of time only, use this mode
to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.

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• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside
air through the instrument panel
registers and the floor ducts.
However, the air will not be cooled
below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does
not operate in this mode. For
added customer comfort, when the
temperature control knob is
anywhere in between the full hot
and full cold positions, the air
distributed through the floor ducts
will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the instrument panel
registers. 

• FLOOR – Allows for maximum
heating by distributing outside air
through the floor ducts. However,
the air will not be cooled below the
outside temperature because the
air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.

• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside
air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the floor ducts.
Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this
mode. For added customer
comfort, the air distributed through
the floor ducts will be slightly
warmer than the air sent to the
windshield defroster ducts. If the
temperature is about 10°C (50°F)
or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to
reduce fogging.

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• DEF – Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. If the
temperature is about 10°C (50°F)
or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to
reduce fogging.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF
before driving. This will reduce
fogging on your windshield. After a
few minutes, select any desired
position.

• To reduce humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, don’t drive with
the climate control system in the
OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front
seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under the
hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked
with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do
a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with
the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.

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