2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner's Manuals

Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....245
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................263
Foglamps .....................................39
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ......................56, 76, 252
cap ...........................................248
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................255
detergent in fuel .....................250
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 248, 252
filter, specifications ........245, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........252
octane rating ...................250, 266
quality ..............................250–251
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................245
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................245, 249–250
Fuses ..................................194–195
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............248
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................252
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................192Head restraints .........................100
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............51
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................136
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................257
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................92
autolock .....................................85
keypad .......................................92
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programming entry code .........92
Keys .......................................84, 97
positions of the ignition .........173
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........180
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................185
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................86
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats .............104
M
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................63–64automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........228, 245, 262
O
Octane rating ............................250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................180
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................107
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................65
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................198
Power door locks ..................84–85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..................183–184
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacity ................263
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................194, 201
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Remote entry system ...........88, 92
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors ...........88
opening the trunk .....................89
panic alarm ...............................89
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................90
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................191
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................105, 109–114
Safety defects,
reporting ............................221–222
Safety restraints ........105, 109–114
Belt-Minder...........................115
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................110–113
for children .............................132
lap belt ....................................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................107
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and chime ........115
Safety seats for children ..........136
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................267
Seats ..........................................100
child safety seats ....................136
front seats ...............................100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................94, 97
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 266
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................263
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......175
Starting your vehicle ........173–175
jump starting ..........................208
Steering
speed sensitive .......................184
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Tires ...................................143–144
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..................................205
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................202–203
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................169
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recreational towing
.................172
trailer towing
..........................169
wrecker
....................................214
Traction control
........................181
Traction-lok rear axle
...............185
Transmission
.............................185
brake-shift interlock
(BSI)
................................185–186
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................259
fluid, refill capacities
..............263
lubricant specifications
..........263
Trunk
...........................................87
remote release
....................83, 89
Turn signal
..................................42V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................267
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........176
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................233
Water, Driving through .............190
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................50
checking and adding fluid .....233
replacing wiper blades ...........233
Wrecker towing .........................214
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