1997 Mercury Grand Marquis lock

165 %
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[GF06800( ALL)05/96]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[GF06900( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[GF07000( GV)03/96]
To move the shifter out of P (Park), the ignition
key must be turned to the ON position. This
vehicle is also equipped with the brake shift
interlock safety feature which prevents shifting
the transmission out of the P (Park) position
without the brake pedal being depressed if the
key is in the ON position.
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[GF07200( ALL)12/95]
To operate:
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[GF07300( ALL)12/95]
1. Start the engine.
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[GF07400( ALL)12/95]
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[GF07500( ALL)12/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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[GF07600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[GF07700( ALL)12/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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[GF07800( ALL)12/95]
2. Apply parking brake.
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[GF07900( ALL)04/96]
3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position.
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[GF08000( ALL)01/96]
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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167 %
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[GF08800( ALL)05/96]
R (Reverse)
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[GF08900( ALL)05/96]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[GF09000( ALL)01/96]
N (Neutral)
[GF09100( ALL)12/95]
As in P (Park), there is no power transferred
through the transmission. However, the final
drive is not locked so the wheels are free to
rotate. The vehicle may be started in the N
position, but the ignition key cannot be
removed.
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[GF09200( ALL)05/96]
Driving
[GF09300( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering
column. The Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
is located on the end of the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light (O/D OFF)
is located on the instrument panel. You can put
the gearshift lever in any of the several
positions.
[GF09600( GV)12/95]
The O/D OFF light is off (not illuminated)
during normal vehicle operation. This allows the
transmission to upshift and downshift from 1st
through 4th gears. When the TCS is pressed, the
Transmission Control Indicator Light will
illuminate (O/D OFF) on the instrument panel.
When this O/D OFF is illuminated the
transmission will upshift and downshift from 1st
through 3rd gears.
[GF09800( ALL)12/95]
If the O/D OFF light does not come ªonº when
the TCS is depressed or if the light ªFLASHESº
when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
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[GF11300( ALL)05/96]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[GF11400( ALL)12/95]
Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It
gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle
than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. You can
upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from 1
(Low) to Overdrive at any speed.
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[GF11500( ALL)05/96]
P (Park)
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[GF11600( ALL)12/95]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
rotating.
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[GF11700( ALL)05/96]
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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[GF11800( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[GF11900( GV)12/95]
You can tell a column-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if the lever is
adjacent to the P (Park) and you cannot move it
without pulling it toward you and rotating it
downward.
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[GF15500( ALL)01/96]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[GF15600( ALL)01/96]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
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170that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
% [GF15700( ALL)12/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or the door latch
post pillar.
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[GF15800( ALL)01/96]
The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limits than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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[GF15900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
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[GF16000( ALL)01/96]
Limiting Your Vehicle's Load
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[GF16100( ALL)12/95]
The load that you add to your vehicle must not
exceed the maximum load stated on the Safety
Compliance Certification Decal attached to the
left front door pillar.
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[GF16200( ALL)01/96]
To figure the weight of your vehicle's load, add
the weights of:
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[GF16300( ALL)01/96]
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the driver and passengers
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[GF16400( ALL)01/96]
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luggage and any other items that you put in
your vehicle
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[GF16600( ALL)01/96]
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the weight of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle since it was delivered
to your dealer
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[GF23600( ALL)01/96]
Driving Under Special Conditions
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[GF23700( ALL)01/96]
Tips for Safe Driving
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[GF23800( ALL)01/96]
As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use care until you become accustomed to its
various features and driving characteristics.
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[GF23900( ALL)01/96]
Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.
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[GF24000( ALL)01/96]
Driving in Bad Weather
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[GF24100( ALL)01/96]
Slippery roads
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[GF24200( ALL)01/96]
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
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[GF24300( ALL)01/96]
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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[GF24400( ALL)01/96]
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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[GF24500( ALL)01/96]
q
Do not use speed control.
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[GF24600( ALL)01/96]
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
[GF24700( ALL)04/96]
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply
to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.)
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[GF24800( ALL)01/96]
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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[GF25000( BCGV)01/96]
RWARNING
To avoid skidding and losing control on
slippery roads, do not downshift into 1
(First) when you are moving faster than
20 mph (30 km/h).
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190 %
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[ER11500( ALL)03/96]
To remove the spare tire:
[ER12400( GV)03/96]
1. Lift off the spare tire cover (if equipped).
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[ER12500( GV)03/96]
2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the
spare tire.
[ER12600( GV)03/96]
3. Lift out the spare tire.
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[ER12700( ALL)03/96]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[ER12900( BCGV)03/96]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[ER13100( BCGV)03/96]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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[ER13200( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[ER13300( GV)12/95]
Turn off the air suspension switch (if equipped)
prior to jacking.
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[ER13400( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
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The air suspension switch Ð located in the trunk
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[ER13600( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[ER13700( ALL)01/96]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[ER13800( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[ER14100( GV)12/95]
3. Remove any optional wheel covers or wheel
ornaments with the tapered end of a wheel
nut wrench. Insert the handle of the wrench
and twist it against the inner wheel cover
flange. For more about removing wheel
covers, see the information later in this
section.
[ER14300( GV)12/95]
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts.
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192 %
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[ER14400( ALL)01/96]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[ER14700( GV)12/95]
1. Find the jacking location notches (a
depression on plastic moulding) near the tire
that you are changing. Align the two tabs on
jack with rectangular notch on sheet metal.
Slowly push jack straight until the tabs are
against the side of the frame. MAKE SURE
THE JACK IS PROPERLY POSITIONED
UNDER THE FRAME. Turn the handle of
the jack clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
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[ER14800( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
[ER15000( ALL)12/95]
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The improper lift point
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