2001 Mercury Grand Marquis check engine light

lubrication
specifications ..................218±219
refill capacities ........................216
service points ..........................170
starting after a collision .........150
Engine block heater .................132
Engine oil ..................................171
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 216
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................216
specifications ..................218±219
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................216
Fuel ............................................195
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap .....................................10, 197
capacity ...................................216
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................199
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................195, 197, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 216
fuel filler door override ............80
fuel filler door release ..............80
fuel pump shut-off switch .....150
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........200
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........198, 219±220quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................199
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................195
Fuses ..................................152±153
G
Garage door opener ....................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 197
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................200
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........22
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints ...........................98
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ......................................210
Index
236

autolamp system .......................28
bulb specifications ..................209
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................12, 28
replacing bulbs .......................205
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................29
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................74, 76±77
Hood ..........................................169
I
Ignition .........................67, 219±220
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..122
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................214
cluster ..................................8, 215
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................27
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................157
positioning ...............................157
storage .....................................157
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keyless entry system .................93
autolock .....................................86keypad .......................................93
programming entry code .........94
Keys .......................................90±92
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition ...........67
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................28
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................209
cargo lamps ...............................27
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....27
interior lamps ...................27, 209
replacing bulbs ...............205±209
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 135
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine ...............................9
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................12
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................11
speed control ............................73
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................143
GAWR ......................................143
Index
237

GVWR ......................................143
trailer towing ..........................143
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................83
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...218±219
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center ...........................22
reset button ..............................23
select button .............................23
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................78
cleaning ...................................212
side view mirrors (power) .......83
Motorcraft parts ................200, 216
O
Octane rating ............................198
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................171
Overdrive .............................68, 141
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................88
Parking brake ............................135
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....216
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ..................82, 86
Power steering ..........................138
fluid, checking and adding ....183
fluid, refill capacity ................216
fluid, specifications .........218±219
R
Radio ............................................38
Rear window defroster ...............38
Relays ................................152, 157
Remote entry system ...........84, 88
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
opening the trunk .....................87
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............88
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 102, 106±110
Safety defects, reporting ..........233
Safety restraints ........102, 106±110
belt minder .............................112
cleaning the safety belts..115, 215
extension assembly ................111
for adults .........................107±109
for children .....................120±121
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................104
warning light and
chime ...................11, 16, 111±112
Safety seats for children ..........122
Index
238