1997 Mercury Grand Marquis bulb

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[MC38601( ALL)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:
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[MC38701( ALL)05/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and
go, city type traffic with at least four idle
periods.
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[MC38801( ALL)05/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
[MC38901( ALL)04/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during these driving modes.
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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42000( GV)01/96]
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side markers
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC42700( ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC42800( ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[MC42900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[MC43000( ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
[MC43300( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010432-B
Headlamp bulb removal
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[MC43400( ALL)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC43500( ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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[MC43900( GV)12/95]
2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
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[MC44200( GV)12/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling
off the bulb base.
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[MC44500( GV)12/95]
4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn
to free it from the socket.
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[MC44800( ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC44900( GV)12/95]
1. Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the
socket while aligning the locking tabs.
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[MC45100( GV)12/95]
2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.
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[MC45300( ALL)01/96]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[MC45500( GV)12/95]
4. Close the access panel.
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[MC45700( BCGV)01/96]
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
[MC45800( BCGV)12/95]
Your vehicle has a brakelamp mounted in the
rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp.
You may need to remove this lamp at times to
replace the brakelamp bulb or to clean the rear
window.
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247 [MC46100( GV)12/95]
half page art:0010436-B
Parts of the high-mount brakelamp
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Toremovethe high-mount brakelamp:
[MC46400( GV)12/95]
1. Remove the two retaining screws with a
Phillips screwdriver.
[MC46600( GV)12/95]
2. Then lift the whole assembly up and over
the retaining brackets. Do not move upper
part of plastic attachment brackets.
[MC46700( GV)12/95]
3. Twist socket counterclockwise to remove
from lamp.
[MC46900( GV)12/95]
4. Pull bulb out of socket.
[MC47200( GV)12/95]
5. Replace the burned out bulbs.
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[MC47400( BCGV)01/96]
Toinstallthe high-mount brakelamp:
[MC47600( GV)12/95]
1. Position the brakelamp over the retaining
brackets.
[MC47800( GV)12/95]
2. Install and tighten the two retaining screws.
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[MC48200( ALL)01/96]
Using the Right Bulbs
[MC48500( G )12/95]
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Index 297
Brakelamp............... 246
bulb replacement.........246, 248
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 214
fluid, refill capacities.......214, 254
fluid, specifications........214, 255
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 214
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 157
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 214
when storing your vehicle....... 258
Brake-shift interlock........... 165
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 244
halogen............... 245
headlamps.............. 245
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
specifications............. 248
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 269
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 269
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 254
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 155
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Index 305
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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306 Index
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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