1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) These lights illuminate briefly when the ignition key is turned to the on position. Service intervals Illuminates after approximately 7 700 km (4 800 miles) or 358 days to indicate that routine service should be performed. Check your maintenance schedule to determine the routine service to be completed. Routine service should be performed by an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer. The light should be switched off by your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer after completing the service. To reset the light, hold the SELECT and UNITS buttons on the trip computer for 5 seconds. The service interval light will be illuminated and then extinguish after approximately 4 seconds. Frost warning Illuminates when ambient air temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). The yellow sign warns of possible ice on the roads. 18