1997 Mercury Grand Marquis auto ste

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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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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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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Refill capacities for fluids........ 254
Relays................. 175
Remote control, trunk........... 87
Remote entry system........... 114
locking/unlocking doors........ 114
opening the trunk........... 114
panic alarm.............. 115
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 116
replacing the batteries......... 116
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 123
child................. 138
head................. 119
infant................ 138
Reverse................. 167
Roadside assistance........... 261
Roadside emergencies.......... 175
Rotating the tires............ 229
S
Safe driving tips............. 172
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 123
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 237
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....125, 128, 131
automatic locking mode........ 127
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 127
cleaning the safety belts........ 250
extension assembly.......... 132
for adults.............. 123
for children.............. 138
for infants.............. 138
for pregnant women.......... 123
head................. 119
lap and shoulder belts......... 125
maintenance............. 133
proper use.............. 123
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Safety restraints (continued)
replacement............. 133
warning light and chime...... 12,24
Safety seats for children......... 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........127, 139
in front seat............. 140
in rear outboard........... 140
in rear seat.............. 139
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 123
Seats.................. 119
adjusting the seat, manual....... 120
adjusting the seats, power....... 122
child safety seats........... 139
cleaning upholstery.......... 251
head restraints............ 119
reclining the seat........... 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 264
Service concerns............ 262
Servicing your vehicle.......... 205
precautions when servicing...... 206
servicing when you tow........ 203
Shift-lock system............ 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 164
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 125
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 125
Side mirrors............... 99
adjusting............... 106
Snow tires and chains.......... 233
Spare tire................ 187
changing the tire.........187, 190
conventional spare.......... 189
finding the spare........... 189
removing the spare tire........ 189
storing the flat tire.......... 192
temporary spare........... 187
Spark plugs, specifications........ 253
Special driving conditions........ 172
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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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