Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[SV32400( ALL)03/95]
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove
the cap from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to
the MAX line with Ford High Performance
DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA,
C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid
meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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[SV33100( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not
DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage
to your brakes.
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[SV33200( ALL)01/95]
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
[SV33300( GV)10/90]
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The brake fluid reservoir
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[SV33700( ALL)01/95]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low
Ð below the seam or ridge on the outside of the
plastic reservoir Ð have the brake system
inspected.
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[SV33750( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV35200( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV35300( ALL)05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV35420( GV)11/94]
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
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[SV35550( GV)11/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
[SV35650( GV)12/94]
6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly
back on the reservoir.
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271 [SV35750( GV)12/94]
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Fluid level for power steering
[SV35875(M GV)03/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford
Specification MerconHATF XT-2-QDX.
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[SV35900( ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
[SV36150( GV)03/93]
If you must check the power steering fluid when
it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the
MIN mark on the reservoir.
% [SV36280( GV)12/94]Fuses, High Current Fuses, Fuse
Links, and Circuit Breakers
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[SV36400( ALL)03/95]
Fuses (conventional and high current) and circuit
breakers protect your vehicle's wiring system
from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have
been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any
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272electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses
(conventional and high current) or circuit
breakers.
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[SV36600( ALL)03/95]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect the wiring for each
electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or
a circuit breaker opens a circuit,allthe parts of
your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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[SV36610( ALL)01/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakersin this chapter.
[SV37400( GV)03/93]
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The instrument panel fuse panel
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[SV37500( ALL)02/95]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit
Breakers and Relays
[SV38450( G )03/95]
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thirty-six pica chart:0011315-C
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[SV39000( ALL)01/95]
High Current Fuses
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[SV39200( ALL)01/95]
High current fuses are circuit protectors that are
part of the wiring harness for some electrical
equipment. These, like fuses, open when the
circuit load exceeds their amperage rating. High
current fuses may be purchased from your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
[SV39500( GV)06/94]
The high current fuse panel is located in the
engine compartment near the battery.
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[SV39600( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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[SV39700( ALL)05/95]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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276 % [SV40100( ALL)06/93]The high current fuse panel
[SV40500( GV)03/94]
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The high current fuses and relays
[SV41200( G )05/95]
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[SV41210( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV41215( ALL)02/95]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV41230( GV)03/93]
1. Find the fuse panel to the left of the steering
column. Remove the fuse panel cover to
expose the fuse panel.
[SV41245( BCGV)03/93]
2. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse should be replaced.
[SV41550( ALL)05/92]
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The side view of a fuse
[SV41600( GV)01/93]
3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following charts.)
[SV41900( ALL)05/95]
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