1996 Mercury Cougar Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31

1996 Mercury Cougar Manual

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u When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. your transmission occur, check the transmission fluid level. function. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) including the brakelamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. nuts. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug Owner Maintenance Checks 31

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Owner Maintenance Checks
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❑
When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds,
pulling to one side
, increased brake
pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
❑
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transmission occur, check the
transmission fluid level.
❑
Check automatic transmission P (Park)
function.
❑
Check parking brake.
❑
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal).
❑
Check warning lights and gauges.
At least monthly:
❑
Check the tire pressure — check tires when
cold, not after a long drive.
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
❑
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
❑
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
❑
Check the power steering fluid level.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean
cloth dampened with washer fluid.
❑
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts.