1997 Mercury Grand Marquis display

34
*
[IS29400( GV)12/95]
This function estimates how many miles or
kilometers you can drive with the fuel remaining
in your tank under standard driving conditions.
*
[IS29500( GV)12/95]
Remember to turn off the ignition when filling
up with fuel. Otherwise, the display will not
show the addition of fuel for a few miles.
[IS29600( GV)12/95]
NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
imediately show the new level of fuel.
*
[IS29700( GV)12/95]
When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km)
left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function
will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tone
for one (1) second. The message center will
remain in the DTE function until you push the
select button to change it. This low fuel warning
also happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles
(16 km).
*
[IS29800( GV)12/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel economy of the
last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.
[IS30000( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010166-A*
[IS30100( GV)03/96]
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, this means that
there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
File:03rcisg.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 13:54:07 1996

35 % [IS30200( GV)12/95]
AVG ECON Ð Average Fuel Economy
*
[IS30300( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average fuel
economy in miles per gallon or liters per
100 kilometers. Your message center computes
this figure using the distance traveled and fuel
used information. If you want to reset this
function, press the RESET button while the
average fuel economy feature is displayed.
[IS30400( GV)12/95]
The average shown is the average since the
reset.
[IS30500( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010528-A*
[IS30600( GV)12/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
*
[IS30700( GV)12/95]
q
Your vehicle not being perfectly level during
fill-up
*
[IS30800( GV)12/95]
q
Differences in the automatic shut-off points
on the fuel pumps at service stations
*
[IS30900( GV)12/95]
q
Variations in top-off procedure from one
fill-up to another
*
[IS31000( GV)12/95]
q
Rounding of the displayed values to the
nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.
File:03rcisg.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 13:54:07 1996

36 % [IS31100( GV)12/95]INST ECON Ð Instantaneous Fuel
Economy
*
[IS31200( GV)12/95]
Select this function to calculate your
instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneous
fuel economy is the fuel economy you get at any
particular moment. For example, you can see
what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or on
an open highway.
[IS31300( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010529-A*
[IS31400( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving,
instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at 0
miles per gallon or 99 liters per 100 kilometers.
When you are moving, the display may read
anything between 0 and 99 miles/gallon (1 to 99
L/km). Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be
reset.
% [IS31500( GV)12/95]
TRIP A and TRIP B Ð Elapsed Distance
Traveled
*
[IS31600( GV)12/95]
These two functions of the message center allow
you to see how far you have traveled since you
last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely
independent and must be reset individually.
File:03rcisg.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 13:54:07 1996

37 [IS31700( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0010530-A
*
[IS31800( GV)05/96]
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the
RESET switch while a trip distance feature (Trip
A or Trip B) is displayed.
[IS31900( GV)12/95]
AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed
[IS32000( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
[IS32100( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0011294-A[IS32200( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your
average speed. When your vehicle is not
moving, the average speed is displayed at 0
miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.
[IS32300( GV)05/96]
Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
*
[IS32400( GV)05/96]
This light glows momentarily when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. With the ignition
on this light will remain on to indicate that the
air suspension switch (located in the trunk on
the right side) is off or to indicate a possible
system fault.
File:03rcisg.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 13:54:07 1996

38
*
[IS32500( GV)05/96]
If the light is displayed while driving and the
air suspension switch is not turned off, safely
pull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and to ON
again. If the light continues to be displayed turn
the air suspension switch (located in the trunk
on the right side) off and take your vehicle to a
dealership for service as soon as possible.
[IS32600( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010522-A
The check air suspension light
%*
[IS32700( GV)03/96]
Overdrive Off Indicator
[IS32800( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010733-B
The overdrive off indicator light
*
[IS32900( GV)04/96]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
File:03rcisg.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 13:54:07 1996

48
*
[AS10372( GV)03/96]
Using the Automatic Memory Store feature
(ªAUTOSETº)
*
[AS10373( GV)03/96]
If the memory buttons have been set, either by
using the Auto Memory Load feature or if you
have set them manually, the system is prepared
to let you use a convenient feature called
Automatic Memory Store.
*
[AS10374( GV)03/96]
With Auto Memory Store, you can continually
set strong stations into your memory buttons
without losing your originally set stations. Your
radio will automatically set your memory
buttons to the strong local stations.
*
[AS10375( GV)03/96]
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the
ªAUTOSETº button once. Your radio will set the
first six strong stations of the band you are in
(AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory buttons.
The display will flash ªAUTOº and display the
autoset icon ªAº while the stations are being set
in the memory buttons.
[AS10376( GV)10/95]
NOTE: If there are fewer than six strong
stations in the frequency band, the
remaining unfilled buttons will store
the last strong station detected on the
band. After all stations have been
filled, the radio will begin playing the
station stored on memory button 1.
*
[AS10377( GV)03/96]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and
return to the manually-set memory button
stations, simply push the ªAUTOSETº button.
Display will show ªAUTOº then ªOFFº. The
next time Auto Memory Store is activated on
that band, the radio will store the next set of six
strong stations.
File:04rcasg.ex
Update:Mon Sep 23 08:30:54 1996

50 %
*
[AS10394( GV)01/95]
Your Antenna
*
[AS10395( GV)03/95]
Antennas for both AM and FM reception are
hidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There
is an internal antenna module that will switch
between AM and FM, when bands are changed,
for maximum reception performance.
*
[AS10396( GV)06/95]
NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type
of antenna system to your audio
system.
%*
[AS10397( GV)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
*
[AS10398( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
*
[AS10399( GV)08/95]
How to insert a tape
*
[AS10400( GV)04/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with theopen edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process. Display
indicates ªTAPEº while tape is playing.
*
[AS10401( GV)01/95]
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,
pressing the ªTAPEº button will activate play. If
the ªTAPEº button is pressed with no tape
inserted, the display will flash ªNO TAPEº.
*
[AS10402( GV)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
*
[AS10403( GV)01/95]
There are six ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, Blank Skip, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº
or ªSIDE 1-2º functions. Following are brief
descriptions of each:
File:04rcasg.ex
Update:Mon Sep 23 08:30:54 1996

53
*
[AS10485( GV)01/95]
TD E2 Ð Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject
tape and it will not eject. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
*
[AS10490( GV)01/95]
TD E3 Ð Loading error. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears
in the display, try another tape.
*
[AS10491( GV)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
*
[AS10492( GV)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS10493( GV)05/96]
q
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning
cartridge to clean the tape player head after
10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
*
[AS10494( GV)08/95]
q
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
*
[AS10495( GV)08/95]
q
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
*
[AS10496( GV)08/95]
q
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
*
[AS10497( GV)08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
*
[AS10498( GV)08/95]
q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
File:04rcasg.ex
Update:Mon Sep 23 08:30:54 1996