1996 Mercury Grand Marquis wheel

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[RE11815( GV)01/95]
Install the center ornament on the wheel and be
sure it is snapped into place all the way around
using the palm of the hand or a rubber mallet.
[RE11835( GV)05/92]
Steel wheel with full wheelcover
[RE11837( GV)05/92]
half page art:0010615-C
Steel wheel with full wheelcover
[RE11838(M GV)03/93]
Remove the wheelcover from the wheel using
the flanged end of the wheel nut wrench by
inserting the handle and then prying against the
inner wheelcover flange.
[RE11842(M GV)03/93]
Install the wheelcover on the wheel with the
valve stem extension in the wheel matching the
hole in the wheelcover. Push by hand on the
outside edges of the wheelcover until it is
snapped firmly in place on the wheel.
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210 [RE11850( GV)11/92]NOTE: DO NOT USE A STEEL HAMMER.
[RE11900( GV)03/91]
If you have the anti-theft locking spoked wheel
cover, each wheel cover has a lock bolt behind
the center hub ornament. You need a special key
wrench (stored in the glove box) to pry this
ornament off and to remove the lock bolt. Do
not lose this wrench or you will not be able to
remove the wheel cover.
[RE12000( GV)05/95]
The key wrench has a registration number
attached to it. Keep the registration number in a
safe place. Complete the registration card and
return it to the manufacturer as soon as you buy
the vehicle. To replace the key wrench, send the
I.D. card to the manufacturer.
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[RE13800( ALL)02/95]
If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[RE13810( ALL)04/95]
The Fuel System Shut-off Switch
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[RE13900( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel system shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel system
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[RE14000( ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel system shut-off switch, seeFuel system
shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE14100( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE14201( ALL)01/96]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Recommended towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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[RE14205( GV)01/96]
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Grand Marquis be
towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If
slingbelt equipment must be used, the towbar
will deform the soft fascia (bumper). However, it
will return to an acceptable shape.
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[SV02100( ALL)01/95]
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200( ALL)01/95]
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02800( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV03000( BCGV)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
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[SV03100( ALL)03/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV03150( ALL)03/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03200( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV03400( BCGV)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
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[SV03501( ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03600( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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261 [SV26200( GV)05/89]
two third page art:0010381-B
Rotating the tires
[SV26350( GV)03/94]
NOTE: Use the five tire rotation only when
the conventional spare wheel is the
same as the road wheels. (Do not mix
the steel wheel with aluminum wheels
in tire rotation sequence.)
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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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[SV29600( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29700( ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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[SV29800( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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[SV30450( ALL)01/95]
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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[SV30475( ALL)01/95]
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transmission, since
your vehicle does not use up transmission fluid.
Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for replacement intervals. However, if
the transmission is not working properly Ð for
instance, the transmission may slip or shift
slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid
leakage Ð the fluid level should be checked.
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[SV30550( ALL)02/95]
Checking the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
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[SV30560( ALL)02/95]
It is preferable to check the transmission fluid
level at normal operating temperature
150ÊF-170ÊF (66ÊC-77ÊC),after approximately
20 miles (30 km) of driving. However, if
necessary, you can check the fluid level without
having to drive 20 miles (30 km) to obtain a
normal operating temperature if outside
temperatures are above50ÊF (10ÊC).
[SV30575( ALL)03/94]
With the vehicle on a level surface, start the
engine and, while fully applying the brake
pedal, move the transmission shift selector
through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient
time for each position to engage.Securely latch
the transmission shift selector in the P (Park)
position, fully set the parking brake and leave
the engine running.
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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV35200( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV35300( ALL)05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV35420( GV)11/94]
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
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[SV35550( GV)11/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
[SV35650( GV)12/94]
6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly
back on the reservoir.
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