2001 Mercury Grand Marquis odometer

²Optional instrument cluster
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
²Standard instrument cluster
²Optional instrument cluster
Refer toElectronic Message Centerfor information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.
km/h
MPH
km S
MPH km/h10 203040506070
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20 406080100
120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0 0 0 0
km/h
MPH
km S
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Refer toElectronic Message Centerfor Trip A and Trip B features on
the optional instrument cluster.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº). If it enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
ignition and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance
and carechapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
²Standard instrument cluster
MPH km/h10 203040506070
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20 406080100
120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0 0 0 0
TEMPH
C
Instrumentation
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²Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²
Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
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In Canada:
Customer Relationship Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please
have the following information available when contacting a Customer
Relationship Center:
²Your telephone number (home and business).
²The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located.
²The year and make of your vehicle.
²The date of vehicle purchase.
²The current odometer reading.
²The vehicle identification number (VIN).
If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish
to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.) or the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), available in all of Canada (except
Quebec).
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing
before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also
allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the
Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing
replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This
dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state
created rights or other rights which are independent of the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)
The Dispute Settlement Board is:
²an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes
²available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company
vehicles
The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford
Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify
procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without
incurring obligations per applicable state law.
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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
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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

Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................102
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................122
cleaning ...................................215
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................90±92
Servicing your vehicle ..............168
Spark plugs,
specifications .............216, 219±220
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................218±219
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle..129±130, 132
jump starting ..........................162
Steering
speed sensitive .......................138
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................67
T
Tires ...........................157, 190±192
changing ..........................157±158
checking the pressure ............192
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................192
snow tires and chains ............194
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................191
Towing .......................................145
recreational towing .................147
trailer towing ..........................145
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ..................65, 136off light ......................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............143
Transmission .............................139
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................183
fluid, refill capacities ..............216
lubricant specifications ..218±219
Trip odometer .............................20
Trunk ...........................................96
remote release ....................81, 87
Turn signal ............................12, 65
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................221
Vehicle loading ..........................143
Ventilating your vehicle ...........133
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................175
Water, Driving through .............148
Windows
power .........................................81
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....175
checking and cleaning ............189
operation ...................................66
replacing wiper blades ...........189
Wrecker towing .........................167
Index
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