1996 Mercury Grand Marquis traction assist

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[DR09750( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[DR09760( BCGV)03/95]
Traction Assist
TM
(If equipped)
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[DR09770( BCGV)01/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional
Traction Assist
TM
system. This system helps
prevent wheel spin in order to improve tire
traction and is an especially useful feature when
you drive in hilly areas or on slippery, icy or
snowy roads.
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[DR09780( BCGV)03/95]
Traction Assist
TM
works automatically by rapidly
applying and releasing the brakes to prevent one
or both of the rear drive wheels from spinning
during acceleration.
[DR09785( BCGV)03/95]
During the Traction Assist
TM
function, which
most often occurs during low speed acceleration
on slippery surfaces, a noise may be heard
coming from the engine compartment. This noise
is created by the ABS pump and is normal and
may last for a few seconds during the
acceleration of the vehicle.
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[DR09790( BCGV)03/95]
In general, this system improves your vehicle's
stability and acceleration performance when road
conditions warrant. Traction Assist
TM
is fully
effective up to approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). At 25 mph (40 km/h) the function
begins to taper off until it no longer operates
above 34 mph (55 km/h).
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178 [DR09793( BCGV)01/95]If the Traction Assist
TM
system is cycled
excessively, the system will shut down to
prevent the rear brakes from overheating.
During this shutdown period, the word OFF in
the traction assist switch will be illuminated
showing that the traction assist system is
inoperative. A cooling down period is required
to prevent damage to the rear brakes. This time
period varies and depends on brake usage
during the cooling down period. Anti-Lock
braking is not affected and will function
normally during the cool down period.
[DR09795( BCGV)05/95]
NOTE: Traction-Lok axles are not an available
option on vehicles equipped with
traction assist.
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[DR09800( ALL)01/95]
Steering Your Vehicle
%*
[DR09900( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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[DR09950( ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR10000( ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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Index 329
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 188
Towing your vehicle,
with a tow truck........... 211
Traction assist............. 177
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 176
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 189
safety chains............. 192
tips................. 194
trailer brakes............. 192
trailer lamps............. 193
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
lubricant specifications........ 293
Transmission control switch....... 174
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 130
Trip odometer.............. 60
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 147
trunk ajar warning light......... 82
using the keys to open........ 146
using the remote entry
system to open........... 131
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 288
Turn signal
indicator lights........... 57,70
lever................ 111
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 248
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Update:Wed Jan 31 09:58:27 1996