2002 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 16
2002 Mercury Cougar Manual
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Instrument Cluster Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped) Sounds when the liftgate is ajar or open and the key is in the ignition. The interior dome lamp will also be illuminated. GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"); if the needle goes above the normal range, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. 16