2008 Mercury Grand Marquis door panel

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
The flash rate of the turn signal will speed up considerably if the left or
right turn lamp bulb (front or rear) is burned out.
Cornering lamps
When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering
lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of
the turn.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map/Courtesy lamps
The courtesy lamps light when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated past the detent.
•the UNLOCK control of the
remote entry controls is pressed
and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the
door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
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With overhead console
With overhead console and moon
roof
To turn on the map lamps, press the
map lamp control.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
Rotate the lens to illuminate the
lamp. With the lens in the flat
position, the courtesy lamp lights
when:
•Any door is opened.
•The panel dimmer thumbwheel is
rotated fully to the right past
detent.
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To vent the moon roof:
•Press and hold the control
forward to raise the moon roof to
the vent position (when the glass
panel is closed).
To open the moon roof:
•For one-touch operation, press
the control rearward and release;
this will fully open the moon roof.
•To stop one-touch operation at
the desired position, press the control in any direction and release.
To close the moon roof:
•Press and hold the control forward.
•To close from the vent position, press and hold the control rearward.
HOMELINKWIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinkWireless Control System, located on the overhead
console, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
When programming your HomeLinkWireless Control System to
a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinkWireless Control System with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot
detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact
HomeLinkat:www.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.
Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for
future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLinkequipped vehicle
purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Homelinkbuttons be erased for security purposes, refer to
Programmingin this section.
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INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver’s door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time.
You can render the switch
inoperable by locking the button
with your master key.
If equipped with a perimeter alarm system, the remote trunk release
control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter
alarm system is armed. This control will not work until the vehicle
perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer toPerimeter Alarm System
in theLocks and Securitychapter.
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Autolock (if equipped)
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the engine is running,
•you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Auto-relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•a door is opened and closed while the engine is running,
•you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Auto-unlock
The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when:
•the ignition has been in the 3 (ON) position, all doors are closed, and
the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20
km/h),
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 2
(ACCESSORY) or 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and
•the driver door is opened {within ten minutes after the ignition was
transitioned to the 2 (ACCESSORY) or 1 (OFF/LOCK) position}.
Note:The vehicle doors will not auto-unlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked prior to the driver door being opened.
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature
Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the following
procedure:
You must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait at least 30 seconds.Note:Before following the procedure, make
sure that the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and all vehicle
doors, the hood, and the decklid are closed.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
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The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by
the collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between
the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided
occupants in side impact collisions.
The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
that initiates airbag inflation.
The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were
not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed
to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not
touch them after inflation.
If the side airbag has
deployed,the airbag will
not function again. The side
airbag system (including the
seat) must be inspected and
serviced by an authorized
dealer.If the airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to theAirbag readiness
section in theInstrument Clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the
side airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either
flash or stay lit.
•The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is
turned on.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relay coil,
DTRS
2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lock switches,
Mirror switch, Keypad switch, Decklid
switch, Adjustable pedal switch, DDM,
Cluster
3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute
4 10A LCM (switch illumination), Autolamp
sensor
5 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - LCM
6 7.5A LCM
7 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Wiper module
8 10A Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) module (vehicles
equipped with EATC only)
9 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Door lock switch
illumination, Heated seat switch
illumination, Moon roof, Overhead
console, Radio, Antenna,
Electrochromatic mirror, Window relay
coil
10 15A Hazards
11 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
12 15A Audio
13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) module, Rear Air Suspension
Module (RASM), Variable Assist Power
Steering (VAPS), Cluster
14 15A Adjustable pedals
15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module, A/C mode
switch (vehicles equipped with manual
A/C only), A/C blower relay coil
16 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
17 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual A/C),
Blend door, Heated seat modules, BTSI
(Floor-shift transmission)
18 15A Lighting control module (interior
lighting)
19 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
20 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up lamps
21 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
22 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Restraint Control
Module (RCM), Occupant Classification
Sensor (OCS), Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
23 15A Multi-function switch (Flash-to-pass),
LCM (High beams)
24 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS) module,
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay
coil, Fuel relay coil, Ignition coil relay
coil
25 15A LCM (Park lamps, corner lamps, license
lamps)
26 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Cluster, LCM,
Overdrive cancel switch
27 — Not used
28 7.5A Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS
29 — Not used
30 — Not used
31 5A Key in (LCM)
32 — Not used
33 — Not used
Relay 1 Full ISO relay Window relay
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