1996 Mercury Grand Marquis lock

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[IP39275( BCGV)01/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top left corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
[IP39401( GV)05/95]
You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
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[IP39500( BCGV)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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Using the Automatic Illuminated Entry
System (If equipped)
[IP45650( GV)03/91]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds when either front door
handle is lifted, any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed, or the remote entry system
UNLOCK button is pushed. If the amount of
light outside your vehicle is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lights will also
illuminate.
[IP45900( BCGV)01/89]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
[IP46000( BCGV)01/89]
Tips on the illuminated entry system:
[IP46100( BCGV)01/89]
q
The illuminated entry timer will not turn off
the courtesy lamp if that lamp has been
turned on manually or by the door switch.
[IP46200( BCGV)01/89]
q
Occasionally, you will need to clean the lens
of the door lock assembly. Use Ford
Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, a mild
soap, or household ammonia and water
solution. Apply with a soft cloth or cotton
swab, followed by a clear water rinse.
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[IP47300( ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP47451( GV)05/94]
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The digital clock
[IP47500( ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the
H button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
[IP47600( ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
M button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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[IP49400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP49500( ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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[SC07300( ALL)01/95]
Tilt Steering
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[SC07400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[SC07850( GV)11/92]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[SC08000( ALL)04/95]
To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Features
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[FV00300( ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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[FV00400( ALL)01/95]
Doors
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[FV01105( GV)02/95]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[FV01110( GV)01/95]
In addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[FV01130( GV)11/90]
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The childproof locks for the rear doors
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[FV01140( GV)03/95]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
[FV01160( GV)03/95]
Find the lever inside the label with the word
LOCKED. Move the lever up.
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[FV01180( GV)03/95]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside.
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[FV01195( GV)03/95]
Move the lever down.
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[FV01400( ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV01600( ALL)03/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual
door locks will override the power controls.
Pulling on a front inside door handle will
automatically override and release the front door
lock.
[FV02100( GV)05/94]
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The power locks on the driver's door
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[FV02600( BCGV)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV02700( CGV)05/95]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds when either front door
handle is lifted, any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed, or the remote entry system
UNLOCK button is pushed. If the amount of
light outside your vehicle is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lights will also
illuminate.
[FV03200( BCGV)02/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
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[FV03598( BCGV)05/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV03600( BCGV)06/92]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system
are above the outside door handle on the
driver's side.
[FV03850( GV)05/94]
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The keyless entry buttons
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[FV03900( BCGV)04/95]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given
a computer code that operates the system for
your vehicle. For your convenience, we have
duplicated this code in three places.
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[FV04000( BCGV)02/95]
The code is:
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[FV04100( BCGV)02/95]
q
on your owner's wallet card found in the
glove compartment
[FV04400( BCGV)02/95]
q
taped to the underside of the trunk lid
[FV04800( GV)10/94]
q
taped to the computer module behind the
driver's door trim panel.
[FV04925( BCGV)05/95]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up.
Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint
pen, pencil, or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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[FV04950( BCGV)02/95]
Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry
system
[FV05000( BCGV)02/95]
You must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more than five seconds pass between pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have
to enter the code again. The system has shut
down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless
entry system does not work properly, use the
key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the
doors or unlock the trunk.
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[FV05100( BCGV)02/95]
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have
five numbers. After you press the fifth
number, the driver's door unlocks.
[FV05140( GV)03/92]
2. To unlock the passenger's doors, press the
3/4 button within five seconds of unlocking
the driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the
code to open the driver's door, then press
3/4.
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