Pages 2–9 (8 pages)

Registered Owner Plan and Warranties

From the 1963 Mercury Comet Owner’s Manual

Contents list, the Mercury Registered Owner Plan, the dealer's 12-month or 12,000-mile new car warranty, the tire guarantee statement and the 24-month battery warranty with its prorated credit. It also lists dealer and owner responsibilities before and after delivery.

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What this section covers

  • Mercury Registered Owner Plan
  • 12-month or 12,000-mile new car warranty
  • Tire guarantee statement
  • Battery warranty and prorated credit
  • Dealer pre-delivery checks
  • Owner maintenance responsibilities
Year
1963
Make
Mercury
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Comet Standard and Custom sedans, S-22, convertible and station wagons; 144 and 170 six
Pages
69

What’s inside

Owner's guide

  1. Registered Owner Plan and Warrantiespp. 2–9
  2. Keys, Locks and Door Handlespp. 9–13
  3. Instruments and LightsSpeedometer, odometer and gasoline gauge, the oil pressure and generator indicator lights, the temperature gauge, light switch, headlight beam foot switch, turn signals and back-up lights.pp. 14–17
  4. Steering, Foot Pedals and BrakesParking brake handle operation and the self-adjusting service brakes, with the reverse-stop procedure used to adjust them.pp. 18–19
  5. Starting and Drivingpp. 20–26
  6. Wipers, Seats, Windows, Convertible Top and Station Wagonpp. 27–32
  7. Ventilation, Heating and Air ConditioningHeater, defroster and ventilation knob settings for ventilating, heating, defrosting and defogging, and operation of the Comet air conditioner with its temperature and fan knobs.pp. 33–35
  8. Tires and Wheelspp. 36–39
  9. Special Appointments and AccessoriesAsh trays, cigarette lighter, sun visors, coat hooks, the AM push button radio with Conelrad marks, rear seat speakers, safety seat belts and a list of optional accessories.pp. 40–42

Maintenance and specifications

  1. Periodic and Mechanical Maintenancepp. 43–47
  2. Occasional Maintenance and LubricantsItems to adjust when symptoms appear (idle, points, Merc-O-Matic bands, steering gear preload, wiper blades, top fluid) and the lubricant recommendations with Ford part numbers for each component.pp. 48–50
  3. Beauty MaintenanceCare of the Super-Enamel finish, polishing, chrome, anodized aluminum, convertible top and plastic rear window, white sidewall tires, and upholstery stain removal.pp. 50–53
  4. Road Safety and Specificationspp. 54–57
  5. Trip Planning, Repair Costs and Economy Tipspp. 58–61

Maintenance coupons

  1. Maintenance Service Coupons and Schedulepp. 62–69

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