1996 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 83

Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, and tail lamps, use the rotary knob that is to the left of the steering wheel. The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps (shown with autolamp feature - other models similar) When you turn on the headlamps, the parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers automatically turn on. But you can turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers without turning on the headlamps. For more information about how the high beams work, refer to the Steering Column Controls chapter. 83