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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG15200( ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG15300( ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset button firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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[LG15350( ALL)01/95]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
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Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/94]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
(when the engine is off, or idling at a low
speed), the pointer may move toward the lower
end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functio Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owners Manuals 73
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A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functio](/manual-img/33/10922/w960_10922-75.png)
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[LG31500( GV)01/95]
A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functions display
the letters ªCOº or ªCSº. If this happens, contact
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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[LG33600( GV)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG33700( GV)05/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It
indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to
195 km/h.
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[LG34000( GV)01/95]
You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button
located just below the message center display to
show the speed you are going in either miles
per hour or kilometers per hour.
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Odometer
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[LG34200( GV)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If
the cluster is replaced, and the accumulated
mileage on the odometer is unknown, the
replacement cluster will have the circled ªSº
illuminated with zero miles on the odometer. If
the actual vehicle mileage can be verified, then
an authorized service center can program the
actual mileage into the odometer of the
replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if
known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is
shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.
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Temperature display
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The selected temperature displayed in the
window can be set for either 0ÊF or0ÊC.Your
car may have an English/Metric (E/M) Button
to change your speedometer from miles to
kilometers. When pressed, this button also
changes the temperature display. With or
without an E/M Button, the temperature display
can also be changed to 0ÊF or 0ÊC using the
MAX A/C and DEFrost override buttons.
[IP18100( GV)05/95]
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To change the temperature display to 0ÊF or0ÊC,
press and hold the MAX A/C and DEF Buttons
at the same time for 3/4 second. The display
will change. If you continue to press the two
buttons, the display will continuously switch
between 0ÊF and0ÊC. If thetemperature display
does not agree with the speedometer on vehicles
with an E/M button, pressing the E/M button
will make them agree.
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Replacing the Tires
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[SV26600( ALL)01/95]
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only
1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.
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[SV26500( ALL)04/95]
Replacing the Tires
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[SV26600( ALL)01/95]
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only
1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.
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[SV26500( ALL)04/95]
Replacing the Tires
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[SV26600( ALL)01/95]
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only
1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.
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A worn-out tire
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[SV26800( ALL)01/95]
Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly,
you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread. Some spots
wear more heavily than others.
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RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
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Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
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320 Index
Fuel and distance computer (continued)
select button.............. 75
to empty indicator........... 76
trip distance.............. 79
trip/reset button............ 79
Fuel cap, removing........... 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 292
Fuel gauge.............. 58,71
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting
after a collision............. 45
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 275
high current fuse panel........ 276
instrument panel........... 271
Fuses
charts................ 273
checking and replacing........ 278
circuit breakers............ 279
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 239
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 64
fuel gauge............... 71
odometer................ 73
speedometer.............. 73
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 60
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 58
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
fuel gauge............... 58
odometer................ 60
speedometer.............. 60
trip odometer.............. 60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 186
definition............... 186
location............... 186
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328 Index
Speedometer............. 60,73
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 39
starting a cold engine.......... 40
starting after a collision......... 45
starting a warm engine......... 40
Steering, power............. 178
Steering wheel
horn................. 116
locking................. 37
speed controls............ 118
tilting................ 117
Storage compartments, map pockets.... 146
Storing your vehicle........... 294
Sun visor................ 143
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 52, 68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 17
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 285
cleaning............... 103
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 88
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 26
Tilt steering wheel............ 117
Tires
changing............... 200
checking the pressure......... 260
cleaning............... 266
replacing............... 262
rotating............... 260
snow tires and chains......... 265
storing your vehicle.......... 296
tire grades.............. 263
treadwear.............. 263
wear bands.............. 262
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