Mercury Tracer 1997

BEFORE DRIVING
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and Features 15
Seating and Safety restraints 53
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting 85
Driving 93
Roadside Emergencies 107
SERVICING
Maintenance and Care 124
Capacities and Specifications 179
Reporting Safety Defects 186
Index 187
Contents
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Mercury Tracer 1997 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Tracer 1997
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Vehicle Operation: Before Driving

Instrument Panel and Gauges

Details dashboard components like speedometer, gauges, and warning lights.

Interior Controls and Features

Seats and Safety Restraints

Explains front/rear seat adjustments, head restraints, and safety belt usage.

Vehicle Operation: Starting

Pre-Start Vehicle Checks

Engine Starting Conditions

Vehicle Operation: Driving

Brakes: Operation and Systems

Discusses power-assisted brakes, ABS, and parking brake operation.

Transmission (Transaxle) Operation

Explains automatic and manual transmission operation and gear shifting.

Vehicle Loading and Weight Limits

Roadside Emergencies

Fuses, Relays, and Circuit Breakers

Details fuse panel locations and how to replace fuses and circuit breakers.

Jump-Starting the Vehicle

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a dead battery.

Vehicle Maintenance and Care

Engine Oil: Checking and Adding

Guides on how to check, add, and change engine oil and filter.

Brake Fluid: Checking and Adding

Engine Coolant: Checking and Adding

Tire Care: Servicing and Replacement