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[CF25100( ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF25200( BCGV)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
[CF26300( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift
must be in P (Park) to move the key to
the lock position.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[CF27500( GV)12/95]
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turn the cornering lamps on
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF29100( ALL)12/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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Variable Interval Wipers
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In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
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The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
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The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
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99
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The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
% [CF36300( G )03/96]Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
(If equipped)
[CF36400( G )12/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
courtesy/reading lamp located at the rear-center
of the headliner (roof). The right lamp is for the
right side passenger and the left lamp is for the
left side passenger.
[CF36500( G )12/95]
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Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps (optional)
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With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
[CF36700( G )12/95]
With the lens in the rotated position and the key
in the ON or ACC position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.
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Mirrors
[CF38600( ALL)04/96]
You can adjust your rearview mirror in any
direction. The special swivel bracket lets you
move the mirror up or down and from side to
side.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 104 %
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-104.png)
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual
door locks will override the power controls.
Pulling on a front inside door handle will
automatically override and release the front door
lock.
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The power locks on the driver's door
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Using the Illuminated Entry System
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The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds on vehicles without
the keyless entry system
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when the outside driver door handle is lifted
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when the front passenger door handle is
lifted
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and on vehicles with the keyless entry system
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when any button on the keyless entry pad is
pushed
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when the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pressed.
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Trunk
[CF51600( ALL)12/95]
Opening the Trunk Manually
[CF52100( GV)12/95]
The trunk in your vehicle gives you plenty of
room for storage Ð 20.6 cubic feet (.58 cubic
meters).
[CF52200( ALL)12/95]
To open and close the trunk from the outside:
[CF52400( BCGV)12/95]
1. Insert the key into the lock on the trunk.
[CF52500( ALL)12/95]
2. Turn the key to the right until the trunk
opens.
[CF52600( ALL)12/95]
3. Remove the key before you close and lock
the lid.
[CF52700( ALL)12/95]
4. Shut the trunk lid completely.
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owners Manuals 109
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key.](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-109.png)
109
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Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system
are above the outside door handle on the
driver's side.
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The keyless entry buttons
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When you bought your vehicle, you were given
a computer code that operates the system for
your vehicle. For your convenience, we have
duplicated this code in two places.
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The code is:
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on your owner's wallet card found in the
glove compartment
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taped to the underside of the trunk lid
[CF60000( GV)05/96]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up.
Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint
pen, pencil, or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the drivers door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the drivers door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more t](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-110.png)
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry System
[CF60200( GV)05/96]
You must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more than five seconds pass between pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have
to enter the code again. The system has shut
down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless
entry system does not work properly, use the
key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the
doors or unlock the trunk.
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1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have
five numbers. After you press the fifth
number, the driver's door unlocks.
[CF60400( GV)05/96]
2. To unlock the passenger's door, press the
3/4 button within five seconds of unlocking
the driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the
code to open the driver's door, then press
3/4.
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3. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 button
within five seconds of unlocking the driver's
or passenger's doors, or re-enter the code to
open the driver's door, then press 5/6.
[CF60600( GV)05/96]
As long as the driver's door has been unlocked
first, you can open the passenger door or the
trunk in any order.
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Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry
System
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Along with unlocking your doors, you can use
the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You
can also use the Autolock feature to
automatically lock the doors after you get in the
vehicle.
[CF60900( GV)05/96]
To lock all of the vehicle's doors at the same
time, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is
not necessary to first enter the keypad code.
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Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)
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The Autolock feature will automatically lock all
the doors when:
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Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)
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The Autolock feature will automatically lock all
the doors when:
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the vehicle doors are f](/manual-img/33/10921/w960_10921-111.png)
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Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)
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The Autolock feature will automatically lock all
the doors when:
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the vehicle doors are fully closed
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
[CF61400( GV)05/96]
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someone is sitting in the driver's seat or a
heavy object is placed on the seat, and
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the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
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The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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the ignition key remains in the ON position
[CF61800( GV)05/96]
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someone remains sitting in the driver's seat
or a heavy object is on the seat
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a door is opened and then closed
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q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
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If you do not want to use the Autolock feature,
it can be deactivated by using the buttons for
the keyless entry system.
[CF62200( GV)05/96]
To deactivate the Autolock feature:
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1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code
(not the user code you may have set).
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2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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3. Within 5 more seconds, press and release
3/4.
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4. Release 7/8.
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To reactivate the Autolock feature, simply repeat
the instructions for deactivating the system. The
Autolock feature can be turned on and off using
the instructions above.
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