1997 Mercury Grand Marquis engine oil

304 Index
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 234
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 238
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 234
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge......... 26
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 23
fuel gauge............... 29
odometer................ 31
speedometer.............. 30
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
fuel gauge............... 17
odometer................ 19
speedometer.............. 19
trip odometer.............. 19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 170
definition............... 169
driving with a heavy load....... 169
location............... 169
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 164
column-mounted........... 164
locking the gearshift........... 87
positions............... 164
shifting the gears........... 164
shift-lock............... 165
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 169
calculating.............. 170
definition............... 169
driving with a heavy load....... 169
location............... 169
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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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Lug nuts................ 190
standard............... 192
tightening sequence.......... 195
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 205
Master cylinder, brakes......... 214
Message center
door ajar................ 39
english/metric button.......... 32
low washer fluid............ 39
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
trunk ajar............... 40
Mirrors.................. 99
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 100
rearview................ 99
side view mirrors............ 99
side view mirrors (power)....... 106
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 102
Motorcraft parts............. 253
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 236
Odometer............... 19,31
description............. 19,31
trip odometer.............. 19
Oil filter..............213, 253
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 211
Oil viscosity.............. 211
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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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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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