check engine Mercury Grand Marquis 1011 s Owner's Guide

Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential
issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the
following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled
maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................180
Accessory delay ..........................68
Airbags (police) ........................290
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................112, 122
and child safety seats ............114
description ......................112, 122
disposal ....................................124
driver airbag ....................115, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................115, 123
passenger airbag .............115, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Air cleaner filter ...............260, 263
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Alternator ..................................273
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................180–181
Anti-theft system ........................84
Audio system
(see Radio) ................26, 28, 32, 37
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................257
fluid, checking ........................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
Police and fleet vehicles ........272
refill capacities ........................264
traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................272
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................107
Booster seats .............................139
Brakes ................................179–180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
police .......................................281
shift interlock ..........................185
Bulbs ............................................53
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety seats ......................129
attaching with tether straps ..137
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 133
LATCH .....................................134
recommendations ...................127
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................139
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............222
instrument panel ....................224
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ............................223
washing ....................................221
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................222
wiper blades ............................224
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................40
AM/FM .......................................27
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................93
steering column ........................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cooler ........................................275
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) ...............................97
Customer Assistance ................190
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................302, 305
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................217
Getting roadside assistance ...190
Getting the service you
need .........................................213Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................219
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................257
engine oil .................................233
Driving under special
conditions ..................................188
through water .........................189
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emergency Flashers .................191
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..................231–232
starting after a collision .........192
Engine block heater .................178
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Engine oil ..................................233
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 263
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..........................264
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Fire suppression system
(police) ..............................286, 288
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....244
Floor mats ...................................73
Fluid capacities .........................264
Fog lamps ....................................48
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel
economy ............................23, 251
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................264
choosing the right fuel ...........248
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 247, 251
filter, specifications ........244, 263
fuel pump shut-off switch .....192
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...................249, 267
quality ......................................249
running out of fuel .................250
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................244, 248–249
Fuses ..........................................193
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................251
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................191
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49, 51
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
turning on and off ....................47
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................43–44
Hood ..........................................230
I
Idle Meter ..................................271
Ignition ...............................174, 267
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................129
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................256
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jack ............................................201
positioning ...............................201
storage .....................................201
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................74
keypad .......................................82
programming entry code .........82
Keys .......................................74, 87
positions of the ignition .........174
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................52–54
Police red/white map light .....282
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
LATCH anchors .........................134
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................185Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................74
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...........264
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors .........................................69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Mobile media system
Police and fleet vehicles ........282
Motorcraftparts ......228, 244, 263
O
Octane rating ............................249
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........263
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
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