1996 Mercury Grand Marquis open hood

130 % [FV08007( GV)10/94]Battery Saver
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[FV08012( GV)01/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as
follows:
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[FV08016( GV)01/95]
q
Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a
door is opened): after 10 minutes.
[FV08020( GV)10/94]
q
Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood
lamps: after 30 minutes.
[FV08023( GV)10/94]
q
Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp
switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10
minutes.
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[FV08027( BCGV)02/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
%
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[FV08030( ALL)02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV08036( ALL)03/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[FV08040( ALL)02/95]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[FV08047( GV)10/94]
The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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236 %
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[SV03650( ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
[SV03800( ALL)03/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
[SV03850( GV)03/94]
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The hood release under the instrument panel
[SV04000( ALL)03/95]
2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.
[SV04050( GV)05/94]
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The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood
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[SV04200( BCGV)01/95]
3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
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[SV13670( ALL)01/95]
Neveruse:
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[SV13680( ALL)01/95]
q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[SV13690( ALL)04/95]
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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[SV13700( ALL)01/95]
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
%*
[SV13702( ALL)03/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
%*
[SV13703( ALL)03/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
%*
[SV13775( ALL)01/95]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800( ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[SV13900( ALL)04/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000( ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14025( BCGV)03/95]
2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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[SV14100( ALL)02/95]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[SV14200( ALL)03/95]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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one third page art:0010432-BHeadlamp bulb removal
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[SV46600( ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV46700( ALL)01/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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[SV46810( GV)01/95]
2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
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[SV47000( GV)01/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling
off the bulb base.
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[SV47150( GV)01/95]
4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn
to free it from the socket.
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[SV47400( ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV47500( GV)01/95]
1. Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the
socket while aligning the locking tabs.
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[SV47700( GV)01/95]
2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.
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[SV47900( ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV48050( GV)01/95]
4. Close the access panel.
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