1011 Mercury Grand Marquis AUX

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment
•Power point (inside storage bin)
•Cupholders
•Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only)
WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located under the cup holder and ashtray
drawer in the center stack. The auxiliary power point for five passenger
vehicles is located in the floor console storage bin.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not
covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s)
over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigar
lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information on
checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Driver Controls
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Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front of the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Taxi
Pin Function Gauge Color
6 50A Battery 10 Tan/Yellow
7 20A Run/Acc 12 White/Pink
8 10A Run/Acc 14 Light Blue/White
9 50A Battery 10 Yellow
10 Not used — —
11 50A Battery 10 Red/White
12 10A Run/Acc 14 Gray/White
The mating connector is provided on the end of the power distribution
connector. The vehicle modifier can either purchase pins for the mating
connector and install them on the wires before they are inserted into the
connector, thereby avoiding any splicing, or purchase an optional power
pigtail for the interface. The power pigtail (P/N 14A411) plugs into the
power distribution connector and provides blunt cut wires ready for
splicing by the vehicle modifier.
See thePolice Interceptor Modifier Guidefor more details.
Rear power point - police
The rear power point is a battery access port for police auxiliary
equipment mounted in the trunk. It is capable of supplying 80 amps of
battery power. The front power distribution box (PDB) contains two
50 amp fuses, which protect the power point. Battery access is via two
studs contained in an enclosure, mounted in the trunk, on the right side
fender support. The terminal with the red wires is the battery positive,
and the terminal with the black wire is the ground. Remove both fuses in
the front PDB before removing the cover to the rear power point. Ensure
load devices can be turned off, and are switched off when reinserting
fuses.
WARNING:Under no circumstance should the rear power point
cover be removed without first pulling the two fuses in the front
power distribution box. Removing cover without pulling fuses could
result in an electrical hazard, and result in personal injury. Shut off
load devices before inserting fuses.
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Headlight flashers (wig-wags) - police
An interfacing connector is provided on the headlight circuit for use of
the headlights as alternating flashers (wig-wags). The connector is
located in front of the radiator. A protective cap is attached to prevent
contaminants from entering the connector when a wig-wag module is not
installed. When installing a headlight flasher (wig-wag) module, remove
the connector and tape it to the wigwag module harness. This will ensure
that the cap is available to be reattached if the wig-wag module is
removed. For additional information, refer to theCrown Victoria
Wiring Diagram Manual.
If your vehicle is equipped with one of the optional Police Interceptor
Equipment packages, the connector will already be used by the supplied
wig-wag module that comes with the option package.
Note:Use of the wig-wag feature overrides normal operation of the high
beam headlights, including flash-to-pass. However, the low beam
headlights will remain on and unaffected.
HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION - POLICE
This option includes certain heavy duty components that contribute to
the vehicle’s stability and road handling capability under extremes of
operation. The police vehicle has a heavy duty steering gear, extra
control shock absorbers and heavy duty front and rear stabilizer bars.
COOLERS
It is strongly recommended that auxiliary devices such as lights not be
installed at the grille. Such devices will reduce airflow through the grille
and could potentially impact the cooling system performance.
Oil cooler - police
The 4.6L engine has an engine oil cooler to maintain engine oil
temperatures.
Engine and transmission coolers
External transmission and power steering coolers are located behind the
grille and in front of the radiator. It is strongly recommended that
auxiliary devices such as lights and sirens not be installed in the air path
of these coolers as they will impact cooling system performance.
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................180
Accessory delay ..........................68
Airbags (police) ........................290
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................112, 122
and child safety seats ............114
description ......................112, 122
disposal ....................................124
driver airbag ....................115, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................115, 123
passenger airbag .............115, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Air cleaner filter ...............260, 263
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Alternator ..................................273
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................180–181
Anti-theft system ........................84
Audio system
(see Radio) ................26, 28, 32, 37
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................257
fluid, checking ........................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
Police and fleet vehicles ........272
refill capacities ........................264
traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................272
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................107
Booster seats .............................139
Brakes ................................179–180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
police .......................................281
shift interlock ..........................185
Bulbs ............................................53
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety seats ......................129
attaching with tether straps ..137
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 133
LATCH .....................................134
recommendations ...................127
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