1997 Mercury Grand Marquis towing

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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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300 Index
D
Daytime running light system....... 81
Defrost
rear window.............. 80
windshield............. 68,77
Dipstick................ 212
automatic transmission fluid...... 224
engine oil.............. 212
power steering fluid.......... 222
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 203
Dispute Settlement Board........ 264
Doors................. 103
door ajar warning message........ 39
lubricant specifications......... 255
Driving under special conditions..... 172
bad weather............. 172
heavy load.............. 169
high water.............. 173
slippery roads............ 172
tips for safe driving.......... 172
towing a trailer............ 171
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 184
fuses...............175, 182
Electronic message center
(see Message center)........... 31
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 50
tuning the radio.......... 46,56
warranty and service information..... 65
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 261
battery acid spills........... 198
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Index 301
Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 238
jump-starting............. 198
towing................ 203
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 241
catalytic converter.......... 241
emissions warranty......... 4,241
Engine
check engine warning light..... 16,25
does not start..........153, 185
fuel injected engine, starting...... 151
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 185
preparing to start........... 151
refill capacities............ 254
service points............ 209
starting............... 152
starting after a collision........ 185
storing your vehicle.......... 256
Engine block heater........... 154
Engine coolant............. 217
checking and adding......... 217
checking hoses............ 218
disposal............... 220
drain and flush............ 221
preparing for storage......... 257
proper solution............ 206
recovery reservoir.......... 209
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17, 23
description............. 17,23
electronic............... 23
mechanical............... 17
Engine fan............... 206
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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
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Index 313
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 171
Towing your vehicle.......... 203
using wheel dollies.......... 203
with a tow truck........... 203
Traction assist............. 161
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 161
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 164
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 224
fluid, refill capacities......... 254
lubricant specifications........ 255
Transmission control switch....... 167
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 114
Trip odometer.............. 19
Trunk
remote release lever........... 87
trunk ajar warning light......... 40
using the remote entry system to open . 114
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 243
Turn signal................ 89
indicator lights........... 16,28
lever................. 89
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 213
V
Vanity mirror.............. 102
Variable interval wipers.......... 91
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 264
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 170
calculating the load.......... 170
understanding loading information . . . 169
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314 Index
Vehicle storage............. 256
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 67
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 211
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 102
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . 13, 26
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 153
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 88
safety belt............. 12,24
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 65
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 91
reservoir............... 216
warning light.............. 39
windshield.............. 216
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 169
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 203
Wheels
cleaning............... 252
covers..............190, 196
inspection and maintenance...... 228
lug nuts............... 190
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Index 315
Windows................ 105
manual windows, operating...... 105
one-touch down........... 105
power windows, operating...... 105
rear, defrosting............. 80
Windshield, washing........... 91
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 91
checking and adding fluid....... 216
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 227
low washer fluid light.......... 39
operation............... 91
reservoir............... 216
specifications............. 255
variable interval wipers......... 91
Windshield wipers and washer....... 91
Wrecker towing............. 203
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