1997 Mercury Grand Marquis high beam

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[MC38601( ALL)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:
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[MC38701( ALL)05/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and
go, city type traffic with at least four idle
periods.
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[MC38801( ALL)05/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
[MC38901( ALL)04/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during these driving modes.
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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42000( GV)01/96]
q
side markers
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
File:11rcmcg.ex
Update:Thu Jun 20 11:04:35 1996

Index 297
Brakelamp............... 246
bulb replacement.........246, 248
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 214
fluid, refill capacities.......214, 254
fluid, specifications........214, 255
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 214
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 157
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 214
when storing your vehicle....... 258
Brake-shift interlock........... 165
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 244
halogen............... 245
headlamps.............. 245
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
specifications............. 248
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 269
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 269
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 254
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 155
File:rcixg.ex
Update:Wed Jun 19 14:48:02 1996

Index 305
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
File:rcixg.ex
Update:Wed Jun 19 14:48:02 1996

Index 307
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
File:rcixg.ex
Update:Wed Jun 19 14:48:02 1996