1997 Mercury Grand Marquis light

300 Index
D
Daytime running light system....... 81
Defrost
rear window.............. 80
windshield............. 68,77
Dipstick................ 212
automatic transmission fluid...... 224
engine oil.............. 212
power steering fluid.......... 222
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 203
Dispute Settlement Board........ 264
Doors................. 103
door ajar warning message........ 39
lubricant specifications......... 255
Driving under special conditions..... 172
bad weather............. 172
heavy load.............. 169
high water.............. 173
slippery roads............ 172
tips for safe driving.......... 172
towing a trailer............ 171
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 184
fuses...............175, 182
Electronic message center
(see Message center)........... 31
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 50
tuning the radio.......... 46,56
warranty and service information..... 65
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 261
battery acid spills........... 198
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Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 238
jump-starting............. 198
towing................ 203
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 241
catalytic converter.......... 241
emissions warranty......... 4,241
Engine
check engine warning light..... 16,25
does not start..........153, 185
fuel injected engine, starting...... 151
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 185
preparing to start........... 151
refill capacities............ 254
service points............ 209
starting............... 152
starting after a collision........ 185
storing your vehicle.......... 256
Engine block heater........... 154
Engine coolant............. 217
checking and adding......... 217
checking hoses............ 218
disposal............... 220
drain and flush............ 221
preparing for storage......... 257
proper solution............ 206
recovery reservoir.......... 209
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17, 23
description............. 17,23
electronic............... 23
mechanical............... 17
Engine fan............... 206
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Engine oil............... 211
changing oil and oil filter....... 212
checking and adding......... 212
dipstick............... 212
disposal............... 213
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........211, 255
synthetic oil............. 211
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 211
Entry system
illuminated.............. 104
keyless................ 109
remote................ 114
Exhaust fumes............. 155
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 206
Federal Communications Commission.... 64
Flashers, hazard.............. 93
Flashing the lights............. 90
Flat tire................. 187
Floor mats............... 107
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 263
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 264
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 269
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 269
Foreign registration........... 270
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 234
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel......... 235
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
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H
Hazard flashers.............. 93
Headlamps
aiming................ 244
autolamp system............ 83
bulb specification........... 248
checking alignment.......... 244
cleaning............... 250
daytime running lights......... 81
flashing................ 90
high beam............... 90
replacing bulbs............ 244
turning on and off........... 82
Head restraints............. 119
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
High beams
indicator light........... 15,25
operation............... 90
High-mount brakelamp......... 246
description.............. 246
replacing the bulb.......... 246
Hood................. 208
latch location............. 208
release lever............. 208
working under the hood....... 206
Horn................... 94
Hoses, checking............. 218
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 264
Idle, relearning...........202, 227
Ignition
chime................. 88
positions of the ignition......... 87
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Ignition (continued)
removing the key............ 88
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 139
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 21
mechanical............... 9
Instrument panel............. 67
cleaning............... 251
lighting up panel and interior...... 84
Interval wipers.............. 91
J
Jack.................. 189
operation............... 192
positioning.............. 192
storage................ 189
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 200
disconnecting cables.......... 202
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 111
locking and unlocking doors...... 110
programming entry code........ 112
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 88
positions of the ignition......... 87
removing from the ignition....... 88
stuck in lock position.......... 87
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 83
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 248
checking............... 244
courtesy lamps............. 99
daytime running light system...... 81
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Lamps (continued)
dome lamps.............. 84
flashing the lamps........... 90
hazard flashers............. 93
headlamps............... 82
high beams.............. 90
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
illuminated entry system....... 104
illuminated mirrors.......... 102
instrument panel, dimming....... 84
interior lamps............. 81
replacing bulbs............ 244
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)............ 89
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 13,25
air suspension............. 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 11,41
brake............... 10,42
charging system.......... 13,26
check engine............ 16,25
door ajar................ 39
engine oil pressure......... 20,27
hazard warning light.......... 93
high beam............. 15,25
low fuel................ 15
low washer fluid............ 39
oil pressure............ 20,27
overdrive off............ 14,38
safety belt............. 12,24
trunk ajar............... 40
turn signal indicator........ 16,28
Load limits............... 169
GAWR................ 169
GVWR................ 169
trailer towing............. 171
Lubricant specifications......... 255
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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 243
Overdrive............... 168
Overseas offices............. 270
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 115
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light............ 10,42
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 253
PCV valve, specifications........ 253
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 175
Power door locks............ 104
Power features
door locks.............. 104
lumbar support............ 122
mirrors............... 106
seats................. 122
windows............... 105
Power steering
dipstick............... 222
driving with power steering...... 162
fluid, checking and adding...... 222
fluid, refill capacity.......... 254
fluid, specifications.......... 255
servicing............... 162
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 45
Rear air suspension system....... 163
Rear axle
refill capacity............. 254
Rearview mirror............ 100
Rear window
defroster................ 80
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Safety restraints (continued)
replacement............. 133
warning light and chime...... 12,24
Safety seats for children......... 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........127, 139
in front seat............. 140
in rear outboard........... 140
in rear seat.............. 139
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 123
Seats.................. 119
adjusting the seat, manual....... 120
adjusting the seats, power....... 122
child safety seats........... 139
cleaning upholstery.......... 251
head restraints............ 119
reclining the seat........... 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 264
Service concerns............ 262
Servicing your vehicle.......... 205
precautions when servicing...... 206
servicing when you tow........ 203
Shift-lock system............ 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 164
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 125
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 125
Side mirrors............... 99
adjusting............... 106
Snow tires and chains.......... 233
Spare tire................ 187
changing the tire.........187, 190
conventional spare.......... 189
finding the spare........... 189
removing the spare tire........ 189
storing the flat tire.......... 192
temporary spare........... 187
Spark plugs, specifications........ 253
Special driving conditions........ 172
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