1997 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual - Page 22
1997 Mercury Cougar Manual
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3. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground. If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for service as soon as possible. 4. For more information about adding oil, see Adding engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this guide. Low Fuel Light This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/8 to 1/16 of a tank. Your vehicle must be turned to ON for this light to come on. This light will either flicker or glow steadily. The low fuel light 19