1997 Mercury Grand Marquis adding oil

20 [IS21705( GV)05/96]If it stays outside the normal band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
[IS22000( GV)01/96]
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The battery voltage gauge
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[IS22100(M GV)04/96]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[IS22205( GV)05/96]
This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the
engine running, the pointer should move into
the normal band. If the pointer drops below the
normal band while the engine is running, you
have lost oil pressure and continued operation
will cause severe engine damage.
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[IS22500(M GV)05/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS22600(M GV)04/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
[IS22800(M GV)04/96]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, see theEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your car should be on level ground.
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4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below
the normal band, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further
service actions.
[IS23000(M GV)04/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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[IS25102( GV)03/96]
The Electronic Cluster
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[IS25104( GV)03/96]
The electronic cluster works only when your
ignition is in the ON position. Each time you
start your vehicle, the displays go through a
self-test by flashing on and off once before the
actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn
signals nor the high beam indicator light will
flash like the other indicators do for the
self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash
on and remain on (will not immediately flash
off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This
self-test is used to indicate that all of the
warning/indicator lights are working properly.
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[IS25106( GV)03/96]
Your electronic cluster tells you about the
condition of your vehicle by using two types of
equipment:
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[IS25108( GV)03/96]
q
warning lights and gauges
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[IS25109( GV)03/96]
q
message center
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Engine Oil Pressure Light
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The engine oil pressure light
[IS25157( GV)05/96]
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on while the engine is running, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS25159( GV)04/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS25160( GV)05/96]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
[IS25161( GV)04/96]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your vehicle should be on level
ground.
[IS25162( GV)03/96]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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[IS25163( GV)03/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Adding engine oilin theMaintenance and Care
chapter of this guide.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[IS25165( GV)03/96]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
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The turn signal indicator lights
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Speed Control Indicator Light
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[IS25168( GV)03/96]
This light comes on when the speed control
system is actively maintaining the set speed. It
will go off when the brakes are used or if the
speed control is turned off.
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The speed control indicator light
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[IS25170( GV)03/96]
This light does not indicate any problems but is
only a convenience to tell when the speed
control is active.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[MC06700( ALL)01/96]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[MC06800( ALL)01/96]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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[MC07100( ALL)01/96]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[MC07200( ALL)01/96]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
[MC07500( GV)12/95]
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Engine oil dipstick
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[MC07700( BCGV)03/96]
6. Carefully pull the dipstick out again. If the
oil level is below the ªADD 1 QTº line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter ªFº in Full, engine damage
or high oil consumption may occur and
some oil must be removed from the engine.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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[MC08000( ALL)01/96]
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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[MC08100( ALL)01/96]
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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[MC08200( ALL)01/96]
Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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[MC08300( ALL)01/96]
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[MC08400( ALL)02/96]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for
additional information.
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[MC08500( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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302 Index
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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Index 313
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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