Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)........... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 87
Additives, engine oil.......... 211
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............ 133
and child safety seats......... 139
description.............. 133
driver air bag............ 133
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 135
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 135
tone generator............ 137
Air cleaner filter
location............... 209
specifications............. 253
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
Air suspension
description.............. 163
see also Rear air suspension system . . 163
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 115
Aluminum wheels............ 196
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 217
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light............ 11,41
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296 Index
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 264
Ashtray(s)................ 85
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 261
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 45
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 81
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 164
fluid, adding............. 225
fluid, checking............ 224
fluid, refill capacities......... 254
fluid, specification........... 255
Axle
refill capacities............ 254
traction lok.............. 161
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 226
acid, treating emergencies....... 198
battery saver............. 113
charging system warning light.... 13,26
disconnecting...........202, 227
how to service............ 226
jumping a disabled battery....... 198
maintenance-free........... 226
proper disposal, recycling....... 227
replacement, specifications....... 253
servicing............... 226
voltage gauge.............. 13
when storing your vehicle....... 257
Brake fluid............... 214
brake warning light......... 10,42
checking and adding......... 214
description.............. 214
specifications...........214, 255
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Brakelamp............... 246
bulb replacement.........246, 248
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 214
fluid, refill capacities.......214, 254
fluid, specifications........214, 255
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 214
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 157
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 214
when storing your vehicle....... 258
Brake-shift interlock........... 165
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 244
halogen............... 245
headlamps.............. 245
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
specifications............. 248
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 269
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 269
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 254
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 155
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298 Index
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 139
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 50,59
Catalytic converter............ 241
Chains, tires.............. 233
Changing a tire............. 187
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 103
Child safety restraints.......... 138
child safety belts........... 149
child safety seats........... 139
Child safety seats............ 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking
mode (retractor)........127, 139
in front seat............. 139
in rear outboard seat......... 139
in rear seat.............. 139
tether anchorage hardware....... 149
Chime
key in ignition............. 88
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 184
see also fuses............. 175
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 249
chrome and aluminum parts...... 250
engine compartment.......... 251
exterior............... 249
exterior lamps............ 250
fabric................ 251
headlamps.............. 250
instrument panel......... 67,250
instrument panel lens......... 251
interior................ 251
interior lamps............. 250
mirrors................ 106
plastic parts............. 250
polishing............... 249
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing............. 250
safety belts.............. 250
tail lamps.............. 250
upholstery and interior trim...... 251
washing............... 249
waxing............... 249
wheels................ 252
Climate control system.......... 67
air conditioning.......... 67,69
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 69
heating.............. 67,69
Clock.................. 85
Cold engine starting........... 152
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 125
Controls
mirrors................ 99
power seat.............. 122
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 217
checking and adding......... 217
drain and flush............ 221
preparing for storage......... 257
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Cooling fan............... 206
Cupholder(s)............... 85
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 263
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........263, 269
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D
Daytime running light system....... 81
Defrost
rear window.............. 80
windshield............. 68,77
Dipstick................ 212
automatic transmission fluid...... 224
engine oil.............. 212
power steering fluid.......... 222
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 203
Dispute Settlement Board........ 264
Doors................. 103
door ajar warning message........ 39
lubricant specifications......... 255
Driving under special conditions..... 172
bad weather............. 172
heavy load.............. 169
high water.............. 173
slippery roads............ 172
tips for safe driving.......... 172
towing a trailer............ 171
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 184
fuses...............175, 182
Electronic message center
(see Message center)........... 31
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 50
tuning the radio.......... 46,56
warranty and service information..... 65
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 261
battery acid spills........... 198
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Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 238
jump-starting............. 198
towing................ 203
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 241
catalytic converter.......... 241
emissions warranty......... 4,241
Engine
check engine warning light..... 16,25
does not start..........153, 185
fuel injected engine, starting...... 151
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 185
preparing to start........... 151
refill capacities............ 254
service points............ 209
starting............... 152
starting after a collision........ 185
storing your vehicle.......... 256
Engine block heater........... 154
Engine coolant............. 217
checking and adding......... 217
checking hoses............ 218
disposal............... 220
drain and flush............ 221
preparing for storage......... 257
proper solution............ 206
recovery reservoir.......... 209
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17, 23
description............. 17,23
electronic............... 23
mechanical............... 17
Engine fan............... 206
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