1999 Mercury Grand Marquis trunk release

Trunk ajar
If the trunk is not completely
closed, this light comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON. With
the ignition ON, this light will flash
five times and sound a tone for one
second, then remain on (if the trunk
is open).
INDICATOR LAMP MODULE
The indicator lamp module contains the following lamps:
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
Flashes when the Traction Controly
system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a
wheelspin condition. It will be lit for
a minimum of four seconds or for
the duration of the Traction
Controlyevent.
If the Traction Controlyindicator
comes on or stays lit, either:
²the Traction Controlysystem needs service, or
²the customer has disabled the system using the traction control
switch.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on
or continues to flash, the ABS needs
to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
TRAC
CNTL
ABS
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the COMP side of
the control for approximately six
seconds until ªCº appears in the
mirror display.
3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or
on your everyday routine until the
display reads a direction.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver's door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time.
Use the key to lock and unlock the
release control.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
COMP MIRROR
NW
TRUNK
AUTO
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You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle.
These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave
you.
Erasing personal code
To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step
1.
3. Press and hold 1/2 for two
seconds. All of the vehicle doors will
lock and then unlock to confirm
erasure.
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry
system
To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal
code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior
lamps will illuminate.
To unlock all doors, enter the
factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4
within 5 seconds.
To release the trunk, enter the
factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5/6
within 5 seconds.
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45678
90
123
45678
90
123
45678
90
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After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can
unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as
the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other.
Locking doors with the keyless entry system
It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors.
To lock the doors:
1. Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same
time.
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45678
90
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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light (
) will not
illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
4 (ON).
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LOW
FUELCHECK
ENGINEAIR
SUSPOD
OFF
BRAKEAIR
BAG
TEMP OIL VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h10 203040506070
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 020 406080100
120
140
160
180
200
H H
L C F H
L
< FUEL FILL DOOR
TRAC
CNTL
0000000
0
0 0 0
+ –
F
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/2 1
N
O
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M
H
C
LT R
GAL
TO
EMPTY
km/h
MPH
km SCHECK
ENGINE
AIR
BAGSPEED CONTROL
P R N D 2 1
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
AAVG
ECON
TRIP
BINST
ECON
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
3
2
1
5
4
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 20A* Electric Fuel Pump Relay
2 30A* Generator, Starter Relay, Fuses 15 and 18
3 25A* Radio, CD Changer, Subwoofer Amplifier
4 Ð Not Used
5 15A* Horn Relay
6 20A* DRL Module
7 20A CB Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Trunk Lid
Release
8 30A** Air Suspension System
9 50A** See Fuses 5 and 9
10 50A** See Fuses 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and Circuit
Breaker 14
11 40A** See Fuses 4, 8, 16 and Circuit Breaker 12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17RELAY
1
RELAY
2
RELAY
3
RELAY
4
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Radio ..............35,36,37,38,39,40,42
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51
Relays .................................121,126
Remote entry system ............70,73
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................75
replacing the batteries .............74
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........192
Safety restraints ...........84,85,86,87
cleaning the safety belts ...89,174
extension assembly ..................88
for children ...............................94
lap belt ......................................87
warning light and chime .....88,89
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................84
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ......................95
cleaning ...................................174
Servicing your vehicle ..............136
Spark plugs, specifications .......175
Specification chart, lubricants .176
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your vehicle .........101,103
jump starting ............130,131,133
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................57Tires ....................................153,154
changing ...........................126,127
checking the pressure ............154
replacing ..................................156
rotating ....................................154
snow tires and chains ............157
tire grades ...............................154
treadwear ................................153
Towing .........................117,118,119
wrecker ....................................135
Traction control ........................109
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............147,148,149
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ..........................67
Vehicle dimensions ...................177
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................179
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Warning chimes ......................11,22
Washer fluid ..............................142
Water, Driving through .............119
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........129,130
Windows .................................67,68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............152
operation ...................................56
replacing wiper blades ...........152
Index
195