lights Mercury Marauder 2003 s Owner's Guide

STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks automatic
transmission gearshift lever and
allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift
lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal
being depressed.
When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic
transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position
without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always set the parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
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1
2
5
4
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²Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
²Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.
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2
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Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1±800±665±2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1±800±521±4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1±800±665±2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty's Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1±877±294±2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªCheck Engineº light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Travel equipment
Cargo net
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Protection and appearance equipment
All-weather floor mats
ªBº Pillar ecterior trim
Carpeted floor mats
Car cover with Marauder logo
Decklid spoiler
Door edge guards
First aid kit
Flat splash guards
Highway safety kit
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Rear spoiler
Side window deflectors
Styled hood deflector
Universal floor mats
Accessories
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H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................40
high beam ...........................14, 39
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................38
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................33
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................56, 68, 70
Hood ..........................................180
I
Ignition ...............................122, 214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................202
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................176
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jack ............................................151
positioning ...............................151
storage .....................................151Jump-starting your vehicle ......156
K
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................81
keypad .......................................82
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................84±86
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........122
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
cargo lamps ...............................40
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42±43
replacing bulbs ....... 43±45, 47±48
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 127
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................14
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
Index
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W
Warning chimes ...........................14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................182
Water, Driving through .............136
Windows
power .........................................60Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....182
checking and cleaning
..............49
operation
...................................49
replacing wiper blades
.............49
Wrecker towing
.........................162
Index
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