1997 Mercury Grand Marquis light

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[IS14200( ALL)05/96]
Fuel Gauge
[IS14400( GV)12/95]
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The fuel gauge
[IS14600( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[IS14700( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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[IS14800( ALL)01/96]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
[IS15600( GV)12/95]
When you turn the ignition key to the ON or
ACC position, all the display segments will light
up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge
is working. Then the gauge will show you how
much fuel you have in the tank.
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[IS15700( ALL)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS15800( ALL)02/96]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below
the normal band, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further
service actions.
[IS23000(M GV)04/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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[IS25102( GV)03/96]
The Electronic Cluster
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[IS25104( GV)03/96]
The electronic cluster works only when your
ignition is in the ON position. Each time you
start your vehicle, the displays go through a
self-test by flashing on and off once before the
actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn
signals nor the high beam indicator light will
flash like the other indicators do for the
self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash
on and remain on (will not immediately flash
off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This
self-test is used to indicate that all of the
warning/indicator lights are working properly.
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[IS25106( GV)03/96]
Your electronic cluster tells you about the
condition of your vehicle by using two types of
equipment:
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[IS25108( GV)03/96]
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warning lights and gauges
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[IS25109( GV)03/96]
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message center
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[IS25122( GV)03/96]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[IS25123( GV)03/96]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS25124( GV)03/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[IS25125( GV)03/96]
If only the top two and bottom two bars appear
on the gauge, then the system is indicating that
it requires servicing. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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[IS25127( GV)03/96]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[IS25128( GV)03/96]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[IS25129( GV)03/96]
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If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[IS25130( GV)03/96]
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
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[IS25131( GV)03/96]
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
[IS25133( GV)05/96]
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The safety belt warning light
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[IS25134( GV)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS25135( GV)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS25136( GV)04/96]
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The high beam light
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[IS25137( GV)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[IS25138( GV)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
[IS25140( GV)05/96]
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The check engine warning light
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[IS25145( GV)05/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[IS25147( GV)05/96]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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[IS25149( GV)05/96]
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[IS25150( GV)05/96]
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The air bag readiness light
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[IS25151( GV)03/96]
Charging System Warning Light
[IS25152( GV)03/96]
This light comes on when you turn your ignition
key from OFF to ON. The light should go out
when the engine starts and the alternator begins
to charge.
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[IS25153( GV)03/96]
If this light stays on or comes on while your
engine is running, this tells you that your
battery is not being charged and that you need
to have the electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
[IS25154( GV)05/96]
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The charging system warning light
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[IS25155( GV)04/96]
Engine Oil Pressure Light
[IS25156( GV)05/96]
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The engine oil pressure light
[IS25157( GV)05/96]
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on while the engine is running, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[IS25158( GV)05/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS25159( GV)04/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS25160( GV)05/96]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
[IS25161( GV)04/96]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your vehicle should be on level
ground.
[IS25162( GV)03/96]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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[IS25163( GV)03/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Adding engine oilin theMaintenance and Care
chapter of this guide.
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[IS25164( GV)03/96]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[IS25165( GV)03/96]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[IS25166( GV)04/96]
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The turn signal indicator lights
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[IS25167( GV)03/96]
Speed Control Indicator Light
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[IS25168( GV)03/96]
This light comes on when the speed control
system is actively maintaining the set speed. It
will go off when the brakes are used or if the
speed control is turned off.
[IS25169( GV)05/96]
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The speed control indicator light
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[IS25170( GV)03/96]
This light does not indicate any problems but is
only a convenience to tell when the speed
control is active.
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Electronic Cluster
[IS25179( GV)03/96]
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[IS25180( GV)03/96]
This function shows you how many gallons
(liters) of fuel you have left in the fuel tank.
[IS25181( GV)03/96]
If your fuel level is above 20 gallons (76 liters),
the letter ªFº (full) will appear on the display.
But if your fuel level has dropped to below 1
gallon (4 liters), the letter ªEº (empty) will
appear in the display.
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[IS25182( GV)03/96]
Because of factors like rounding of numbers and
fuel movement in the tank, your fuel gauge and
the service station fuel pump readings may
disagree slightly.
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[IS25183( GV)03/96]
A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functions display
the letters ªCOº or ªCSº. If this happens, contact
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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[IS25184( GV)03/96]
Speedometer
[IS25185( GV)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It
indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to
195 km/h.
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[IS25186( GV)03/96]
You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button
located just below the message center display to
show the speed you are going in either miles
per hour or kilometers per hour.
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