1996 Mercury Grand Marquis engine

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[ST13500( ALL)01/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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[ST13600( ALL)02/95]
q
your vehicle is raised for service
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[ST13700( ALL)02/95]
q
the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST13800( ALL)01/95]
q
your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[ST13900( ALL)01/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
[ST14000( ALL)12/94]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, the
heating or air conditioning system should be set
to any function except MAX A/C or AUTO.
[ST14125( BCGV)05/94]
q
If you use the heater, set the fan speed on
MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control
on any position except OFF and the
temperature control at any desired position.
[ST14250( BCGV)12/88]
q
If you use the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the
function control on any position except OFF
or MAX and the temperature control at any
desired position.
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[ST17100( ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[ST17110( ALL)04/95]
Fuel System Shut-off Switch
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[ST17200( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
system when your vehicle has been involved in
a substantial jolt.
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[ST17400( BCGV)01/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk.
[ST17900( GV)10/94]
half page art:0010014-D
The fuel system shut-off switch
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[ST18700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ST18800( ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ST18900( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST19000( ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST19100( ALL)03/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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[ST19200( ALL)03/95]
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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[ST19300( ALL)03/95]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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[ST19350( ALL)03/95]
6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
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[ST19400( ALL)01/95]
Pushing
[ST19600( BCGV)03/95]
Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing. Follow the directions under
If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start.
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[LG02700( BCGV)06/94]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[LG02800( BCGV)06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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[LG02900( ALL)03/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03000( ALL)03/95]
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
[LG03035( GV)05/95]
one inch art:0010681-C[LG03100( ALL)01/95]
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to START. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and you
release the parking brake. If the light stays on
after you have fully released the parking brake,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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50 % [LG03475( ALL)05/94]Anti-Lock Brake System Light
(If equipped)
[LG03500( ALL)05/94]
This warning light will go on each time you
start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer
than five seconds, you should shut off your
engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light
stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature
is disabled and should receive immediate
attention by a qualified service technician.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake
warning light is also lit.
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[LG03505( BCGV)01/95]
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As previously described, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light is out, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for
approximately 1/2 second. At this time a
mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal
part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is
found during this check the anti-lock light will
come on.
[LG03680( ALL)05/95]
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[LG04610( ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG04620( ALL)05/94]
The air bag system uses a readiness light to
indicate the condition of the system. If the
system is functioning properly, the light will
stay on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
[LG04630( ALL)05/94]
If there is a problem with the system, two things
may happen: the readiness light will either flash
or stay lit up, or you will hear a beeping sound.
If either of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
[LG04640(M GV)05/95]
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[LG04700( ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG04800( ALL)03/95]
This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
[LG04900( ALL)05/92]
one inch art:0010119-A*
[LG05100( ALL)02/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position
(engine off). The light should go off when the
engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG05200( ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG05205( BCGV)05/95]
Overdrive Off Indicator
[LG05210( ALL)06/93]
one inch art:0010730-A*
[LG05220( BCGV)01/95]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) on the gearshift lever has been
pushed. When the light is on, the transmission
will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the
button on the shifter will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
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[LG05230( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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55 % [LG09410( GV)12/91]
Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
[LG09420( GV)05/92]
This light tells you if the air suspension needs
repair or if the air suspension switch (in the
trunk on the right side) is OFF.
[LG09430( GV)05/92]
one inch art:0010643-A[LG09440( GV)05/92]
Normally, the light will glow momentarily as
you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If
it glows continuously:
[LG09450( GV)05/92]
1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and
ON again.
[LG09460( GV)05/92]
2. If the light still glows, check to see if the air
suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push
the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch
OFF and have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
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