1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner's Manuals

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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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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Engine oil............... 211
changing oil and oil filter....... 212
checking and adding......... 212
dipstick............... 212
disposal............... 213
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........211, 255
synthetic oil............. 211
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 211
Entry system
illuminated.............. 104
keyless................ 109
remote................ 114
Exhaust fumes............. 155
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 206
Federal Communications Commission.... 64
Flashers, hazard.............. 93
Flashing the lights............. 90
Flat tire................. 187
Floor mats............... 107
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 263
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 264
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 269
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 269
Foreign registration........... 270
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 234
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel......... 235
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
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Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel filler door release lever...... 234
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 236
quality................ 236
running out of fuel.......... 238
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 237
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 237
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 234
removing.............. 234
replacing............... 234
Fuel filler door............. 234
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 185
starting after a collision........ 185
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 179
high current fuse panel........ 180
instrument panel........... 182
Fuses
charts..............177, 182
checking and replacing........ 182
circuit breakers............ 184
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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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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
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Ignition (continued)
removing the key............ 88
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 139
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 21
mechanical............... 9
Instrument panel............. 67
cleaning............... 251
lighting up panel and interior...... 84
Interval wipers.............. 91
J
Jack.................. 189
operation............... 192
positioning.............. 192
storage................ 189
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 200
disconnecting cables.......... 202
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 111
locking and unlocking doors...... 110
programming entry code........ 112
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 88
positions of the ignition......... 87
removing from the ignition....... 88
stuck in lock position.......... 87
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 83
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 248
checking............... 244
courtesy lamps............. 99
daytime running light system...... 81
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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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