1996 Mercury Grand Marquis seats

136 % [FV15850( GV)03/94]Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat
Manually
*
[FV16000( ALL)02/89]
In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
*
[FV16150( GV)01/95]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV16200( BCGV)04/95]
1. Find the adjustment bar underneath the front
part of the seat.
[FV16400( BCGV)04/95]
2. Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
*
[FV16600( ALL)04/95]
3. Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV16700( BCGV)04/95]
4. Release the bar to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
[FV17050( GV)05/92]
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The front seat adjustment bar
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138 %
*
[FV18500( BCGV)05/95]
Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
[FV18700( GV)10/94]
If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
them in several directions. The controls are
located on the driver and passenger door trim
panels or on the side of the driver's seat.
[FV18810( GV)10/94]
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The power seat controls on the driver's seat Ð Base models
*
[FV18850( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
% [FV18920( GV)10/90]
Power Seat Recliner/Lumbar Option
[FV18960( GV)10/90]
The arrows on the power seat control panel
indicate the direction the seat or seatback will
move. To adjust the seat or seatback move the
control knob in the desired direction.
[FV18980( GV)03/94]
The power lumbar switch controls the inflation
of the lumbar support pad in the seatback. To
inflate the lumbar pad, push the forward portion
of the switch. To deflate the pad, press the rear
portion of the switch.
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139 [FV18990( GV)05/95]
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The power lumbar switch
%*
[FV20500( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
*
[FV20600( ALL)05/95]
Leather and vinyl
*
[FV20650( ALL)05/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
%*
[FV20700( ALL)04/95]
Fabric
*
[FV20750( ALL)04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
*
[FV20775( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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%*
[FV32875( ALL)01/95]
Storage Compartments
*
[FV32900(M GV)01/95]
Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
[FV33000( BCGV)11/94]
q
a glove compartment that locks. Use the
round key to lock and unlock it.
*
[FV33100( BCGV)01/95]
q
two map pockets on the panels of the front
doors.
*
[FV33210( G )01/95]
q
two map pockets on the back of the front
seats.
*
[FV33300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put objects on the ledge between
the back seat and the rear window, as
they can become dangerous projectiles and
injure someone.
%
*
[FV33400( ALL)01/95]
Trunk
*
[FV33500( ALL)01/95]
Opening the Trunk Manually
[FV34200( GV)05/94]
The trunk in your vehicle gives you plenty of
room for storage Ð 20.6 cubic feet (.58 cubic
meters).
%*
[FV34600( ALL)03/95]
To open and close the trunk from the outside:
[FV34950( BCGV)03/95]
1. Insert the key into the lock on the trunk.
[FV35100( ALL)11/90]
2. Turn the key to the right until the trunk
opens.
[FV35300( ALL)11/90]
3. Remove the key before you close and lock
the lid.
[FV35450( ALL)06/93]
4. Shut the trunk lid completely.
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Index 315
Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications.......... 293
front disc.............. 179
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 180
parking............... 180
trailer................ 192
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Brake-shift interlock........... 172
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 281
specifications............. 285
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 222
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 222
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 291
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 43
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 26
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 159
Catalytic converter........... 286
Chains, tires.............. 265
Changing a tire............. 200
Charging system gauge.......... 60
Charging system warning light..... 52,69
Childproof locks............ 123
Child safety restraints........... 24
child safety belts............ 35
child safety seats............ 26
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 19,26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard seat.......... 28
in rear center seat........... 34
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322 Index
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 216
Idle
relearning.............. 256
speed................. 41
Ignition
chime................. 38
positions of the ignition......... 37
removing the key............ 38
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 26
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 62
mechanical............... 48
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 110
lighting up panel and interior..... 106
location of components......... 87
Interval wipers............. 113
J
Jack
operation............... 205
positioning.............. 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 197
disconnecting cables.......... 199
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 127
locking and unlocking doors...... 126
programming entry code........ 128
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 38
positions of the ignition......... 37
removing from the ignition....... 38
stuck in lock position.......... 38
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Index 325
O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 245
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 175
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 132
Parking brake
operation.............. 180
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 124
Power features
antenna............... 154
door locks.............. 124
lumbar support............ 138
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 138
windows............... 134
Power point electrical outlet....... 145
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 178
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 178
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Index 327
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 19,26
attaching with tether straps....... 26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in center seating positions........ 34
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard............ 28
tether anchorage hardware....... 26
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 136
adjusting the seats, power....... 138
child safety seats............ 26
cleaning upholstery.......... 139
head restraints............ 135
reclining the seat........... 138
Serial number (VIN)........... 216
Service concerns............ 215
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 234
Shift-lock system............ 172
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 141
heated................ 142
Snow tires and chains.......... 265
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 203
conventional spare.......... 201
finding the spare........... 202
removing the spare tire........ 202
temporary spare........... 200
Spark plugs, specifications........ 292
Specification chart, lubricants....... 293
Speed control
accelerating............. 120
cancelling a set speed......... 122
resetting............... 120
resuming a set speed......... 122
tap up/tap down........... 121
turning off.............. 122
when towing a trailer......... 194
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