1997 Mercury Grand Marquis auto set

77 %
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[CF12300( GV)12/95]
VENT button
[CF12400( GV)12/95]
Push this button to select outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The display window
will show the set temperature and VENT to the
lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will
heat the air if the temperature you have selected
is warmer than the outside air coming into the
vehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooled
regardless of the temperature setting. Airflow
will be from the instrument panel registers.
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[CF12500( GV)12/95]
FLOOR button
[CF12600( GV)05/96]
Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR
button is pressed. The display window will
show the set temperature and FLR to the left of
the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the
FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be
automatic unless manually controlled. If you
override the fan speed and wish to return to
automatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC. Then,
again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.
%*
[CF12700( GV)05/96]
FLR & DEF button
[CF12800( GV)12/95]
Push this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature, FLR and
the Defrost symbolVto indicate FLR-DEF has
been selected. If the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) andabove, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help
to prevent fogging in humid weather.
[CF12900( GV)12/95]
DEFVbutton
[CF13000( GV)12/95]
Press the DEFVButton to obtain maximum
airflow to the windshield. Adjust the
temperature setting as required for defrosting.
The Display window will show the temperature
setting with the defrost symbolVto the left of
the temperature. When the outside temperature
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83 [CF17700( BCGV)12/95]
Chime for headlamps on
*
[CF17800( ALL)12/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
%*
[CF17900( GV)05/96]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
*
[CF18100( BCGV)01/96]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
*
[CF18200( BCGV)01/96]
q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
*
[CF18300( BCGV)01/96]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
*
[CF18400( BCGV)01/96]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[CF18500( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010198-F
The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[CF18800( GV)12/95]
To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the
headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the
autolamp delay area. The autolamp
automatically turns the lamps on and off for
you.
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[CF19400( BCGV)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
[CF19600( GV)12/95]
You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
*
[CF19700( BCGV)01/96]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
%*
[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20400( GV)12/95]
With the parking lamps or headlamps
illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights
in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the
switch above the headlight control knob and
press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to
dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on
and off, push the headlamp knob in.
[CF20700( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0011308-B
The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light (autolamp feature shown Ð other models
similar)
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89 %
*
[CF25100( ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
*
[CF25200( BCGV)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
*
[CF25400( ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
*
[CF25500( BCGV)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[CF25700( BCGV)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
[CF26300( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift
must be in P (Park) to move the key to
the lock position.
%*
[CF26400( ALL)01/96]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
%*
[CF26500( ALL)12/95]
If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
*
[CF26700( BCGV)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
*
[CF26800( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
%
*
[CF26900( ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
*
[CF27000( ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[CF27100( ALL)04/96]
q
operate the turn signals
*
[CF27200( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
*
[CF27300( ALL)03/96]
q
flash the lamps
*
[CF27400( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[CF27500( GV)12/95]
q
turn the cornering lamps on
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104 %
*
[CF41800( ALL)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual
door locks will override the power controls.
Pulling on a front inside door handle will
automatically override and release the front door
lock.
[CF42300( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010224-D
The power locks on the driver's door
%*
[CF42410( GV)9/96]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
*
[CF42500( GV)05/96]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds on vehicles without
the keyless entry system
*
[CF42510( GV)09/96]
q
when the outside driver door handle is lifted
*
[CF42520( GV)09/96]
q
when the front passenger door handle is
lifted
%*
[CF42530( GV)09/96]
and on vehicles with the keyless entry system
*
[CF42540( GV)09/96]
q
when any button on the keyless entry pad is
pushed
*
[CF42550( GV)09/96]
q
when the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pressed.
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111 % [CF61000( GV)05/96]
Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)
*
[CF61100( GV)05/96]
The Autolock feature will automatically lock all
the doors when:
[CF61200( GV)05/96]
q
the vehicle doors are fully closed
*
[CF61300( GV)05/96]
q
the ignition key is turned to the ON position
[CF61400( GV)05/96]
q
someone is sitting in the driver's seat or a
heavy object is placed on the seat, and
*
[CF61500( GV)03/96]
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
*
[CF61600( GV)05/96]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
*
[CF61700( GV)05/96]
q
the ignition key remains in the ON position
[CF61800( GV)05/96]
q
someone remains sitting in the driver's seat
or a heavy object is on the seat
*
[CF61900( GV)05/96]
q
a door is opened and then closed
*
[CF62000( GV)03/96]
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
*
[CF62100( GV)05/96]
If you do not want to use the Autolock feature,
it can be deactivated by using the buttons for
the keyless entry system.
[CF62200( GV)05/96]
To deactivate the Autolock feature:
*
[CF62300( GV)05/96]
1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code
(not the user code you may have set).
*
[CF62400( GV)05/96]
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
*
[CF62500( GV)05/96]
3. Within 5 more seconds, press and release
3/4.
*
[CF62600( GV)05/96]
4. Release 7/8.
*
[CF62700( GV)05/96]
To reactivate the Autolock feature, simply repeat
the instructions for deactivating the system. The
Autolock feature can be turned on and off using
the instructions above.
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[SS31600( ALL)01/96]
5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). See Figure
4.
*
[SS31700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must
be in the automatic locking mode to
properly restrain a child.
*
[SS31800( ALL)04/96]
half page art:0011241-B
Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode
*
[SS31900( ALL)01/96]
6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be
heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Push down on the child seat while you pull
up on the belt to remove any slack in the
belt. See Figures 5 and 6.
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156
*
[TO05100( ALL)01/96]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
*
[TO05200( ALL)01/96]
q
your vehicle is raised for service
*
[TO05300( ALL)01/96]
q
the sound of the exhaust system changes
*
[TO05400( ALL)01/96]
q
your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
*
[TO05500( ALL)01/96]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
[TO05600( ALL)12/95]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, the
heating or air conditioning system should be set
to any function except MAX A/C or AUTO.
[TO05800( BCGV)12/95]
q
If you use the heater, set the fan speed on
MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control
on any position except OFF and the
temperature control at any desired position.
[TO06000( BCGV)12/95]
q
If you use the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the
function control on any position except OFF
or MAX and the temperature control at any
desired position.
*
[TO06100( ALL)01/96]
Pushing
[TO06300( BCGV)01/96]
Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing. Follow the directions under
If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start.
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