1996 Mercury Grand Marquis no heat

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[SV22014( ALL)03/95]
q
With the engine OFF and cool, remove the
pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir.
Remove the heater hose and clamp, located
on the rear of the intake manifold.
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[SV22021( ALL)03/95]
q
Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to the coolant reservoir. Refer toRefill
Capacitieslater in this chapter for the correct
amount. Add coolant to the reservoir until
the coolant continuously flows out of the tube
in the rear of engine. Reattach hose and
secure clamp.
[SV22026( ALL)03/95]
q
Continue to fill the reservoir until the coolant
is at the FULL COLD level.
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[SV22031( ALL)05/95]
q
Reinstall the pressure cap to the fully
installed position.
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[SV22036( ALL)05/95]
q
Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm (this indicates the
thermostat is open and coolant is flowing
through the entire system).
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[SV22041( ALL)03/95]
q
Immediately shut off the engine and let cool.
Cautiously remove the pressure relief cap and
add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water until the coolant is at the COLD FILL
level in the coolant reservoir.
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[SV22046( ALL)03/95]
q
Reinstall the pressure cap securely.
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[SV22050( ALL)03/95]
q
Check for leaks at the draincock.
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[SV22055( ALL)03/95]
q
Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
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[SV28499( ALL)01/95]
Traction A B C
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[SV28500( ALL)01/95]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
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[SV28599( ALL)01/95]
Temperature A B C
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[SV28600( ALL)01/95]
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature
grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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[SV53075( ALL)03/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[SV53150( ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emissions control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV53175( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[SV53200( ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV53300( ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 145
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 182
see also Rear air suspension system . . 182
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 132
Aluminum wheels............ 208
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 154
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 179
see also Brake............ 179
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 144
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 213
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316 Index
Chime
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 279
see also fuses............. 271
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 239
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............ 103
fabric................ 139
headlamps.............. 103
instrument panel............ 88
instrument panel lens......... 110
interior lamps............. 109
mirrors................ 141
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 17
tail lamps.............. 103
upholstery and interior trim...... 139
washing................ 5
wheels................ 266
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 88,90
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 90
heating............... 88,90
Clock.................. 110
Cold engine starting............ 40
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 249
drain and flush............ 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
refill capacities............ 291
refill procedure............ 253
specifications............. 293
temperature gauge......... 58,64
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318 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 213
battery acid spills........... 195
jump-starting............. 195
towing................ 211
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 180
Emission control system,
catalytic converter........... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 246
dipstick............... 246
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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Index 321
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 171
column-mounted........... 173
positions............... 171
shift-lock............... 172
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 186
definition.............. 186
location............... 186
H
Hazard flashers............. 115
Headlamps
autolamp system........... 104
bulb specification........... 285
checking alignment.......... 281
cleaning............... 103
daytime running lights........ 102
flashing............... 112
high beam.............. 112
replacing bulbs............ 280
turning on and off.......... 103
Head restraints............. 135
Heated mirrors............. 142
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
High beams, indicator light...... 54,66
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 283
replacing the bulb.......... 284
Hitch................. 190
Hood
latch location............. 236
lubrication specifications........ 293
release lever............. 236
Horn.................. 116
Hoses, checking............. 250
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324 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............. 51,65
trunk ajar............... 82
turn signal indicator......... 57,70
Load limits
GAWR................ 186
GVWR................ 186
trailer towing............. 188
Lubricant specifications......... 293
Luggage compartment.......... 146
Lug nuts, tightening sequence...... 207
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 233
Map pockets.............. 146
Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Message center
door ajar................ 82
english/metric button.......... 75
low washer fluid............ 81
reset button.............. 75
select button.............. 75
trunk ajar............... 82
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 140
heated................ 142
rearview............... 140
side view mirrors (power)....... 141
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 292
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 221
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