2002 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 51

Lights BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • High-mount brakelamp • Turn signal lamps • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Number of Trade number bulbs Front park/turn lamps 2 3157 NA Headlamps (high) 2 9005 Headlamps (high) 2 9006 Foglamps 2 893 Rear tail/turn/brake lamp 2 1157 Backup lamp 2 1156 High-mount brakelamp 1 2825/W5W License plate lamp 2 168 Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer Function 51