1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner's Manuals

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[CF31700( ALL)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF31760( GV)03/96]
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF31800( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF31900( ALL)05/96]
q
Press OFF, OR
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[CF32000( ALL)05/96]
q
Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32100( ALL)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32200( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32300( ALL)05/96]
q
Press ON
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[CF32400( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Speed
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[CF32500( ALL)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32600( ALL)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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97
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[CF32700( ALL)05/96]
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill inj(Overdrive),
you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.
[CF32850( BCGV)05/96]
If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.
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[CF32900( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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[CF33000( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Higher Set Speed
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[CF33100( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the
switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR
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[CF33200( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR
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[CF33300( ALL)05/96]
q
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
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[CF33400( ALL)05/96]
You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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98
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[CF33500( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Lower Set Speed
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[CF33600( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR
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[CF33700( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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[CF33800( ALL)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.
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[CF33900( ALL)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
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[CF34000( BCGV)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal.
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[CF34100( ALL)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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[CF34200( ALL)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF34300( ALL)04/96]
q
Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h).
[CF35500( ALL)03/96]
Map and Reading Lamps
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[CF35600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle has two map lamps for the
passenger and the driver. To turn on the map
lamps, push the switch next to each lamp.
[CF36100( GV)12/95]
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Front seat map and dome lamps
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[CF36200( ALL)12/95]
The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
% [CF36300( G )03/96]Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
(If equipped)
[CF36400( G )12/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
courtesy/reading lamp located at the rear-center
of the headliner (roof). The right lamp is for the
right side passenger and the left lamp is for the
left side passenger.
[CF36500( G )12/95]
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Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps (optional)
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[CF36600( G )01/96]
With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
[CF36700( G )12/95]
With the lens in the rotated position and the key
in the ON or ACC position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.
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[CF38400( ALL)03/96]
Mirrors
[CF38600( ALL)04/96]
You can adjust your rearview mirror in any
direction. The special swivel bracket lets you
move the mirror up or down and from side to
side.
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100
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[CF38700( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
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[CF39100( GV)05/96]
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview
Mirror (If equipped)
[CF39200( GV)12/95]
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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[CF39300( GV)01/96]
The electronic day/night mirror will change
from the normal state to the non-glare state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. This
mirror functions at night, and has a limited
function at dusk or dawn. From the non-glare
state, the mirror will return to the normal state
after a short delay. The delay starts when the
glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive
changing of the mirror as traffic moves behind
and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and
curves.
[CF39400( GV)12/95]
To turn the mirror on, push the ON/OFF
switch, located on the bottom of the mirror, to
latch it in the ON position. The switch will
illuminate and the mirror will be in the
automatic dimming mode. To turn the switch
illumination and automatic dimming feature off,
push the ON/OFF switch again.
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[CF39500( GV)01/96]
The electronic mirror measures the brightness of
the light coming in from the rear of the vehicle.
It automatically makes a correction in the glare
state. The mirror may be turned off in either the
normal or non-glare position.
[CF39600( GV)12/95]
There are two light sensors (photocells) in this
mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is
located inside a window in the center of the
mirror. The second light sensor which
determines outside light level is located on the
backside of the mirror case.
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[CF39605( GV)05/96]
NOTE: Do not block the sensor on the
backside of the mirror (i.e., with a
parking tag, car deodorizer, etc.) since
this may impair proper mirror
performance.
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[CF39700( GV)05/96]
One important safety feature is that the mirror
automatically returns to the normal position
whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)
(when the mirror is in the ON position). This
feature ensures a bright clear view in the mirror
when backing up.
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102
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[CF39800( ALL)05/96]
Sun Visors
% [CF40300( ALL)04/96]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[CF40400( ALL)12/95]
To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror
cover.
[CF40700( GV)12/95]
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The mirror on the sun visor
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103
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[CF40800( ALL)02/96]
Doors
[CF40850( BCGV)03/96]
Two map pockets are provided on the panels of
the front doors.
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[CF40900( GV)04/96]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[CF41000( GV)12/95]
In addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[CF41100( GV)12/95]
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The childproof locks for the rear doors
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[CF41200( GV)01/96]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
[CF41300( GV)12/95]
Find the lever inside the label with the word
LOCKED. Move the lever up.
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[CF41400( GV)04/96]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside and move the lever down.
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[CF41500( GV)05/96]
Move the lever down.
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