warning Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

Index 315
Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications.......... 293
front disc.............. 179
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 180
parking............... 180
trailer................ 192
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Brake-shift interlock........... 172
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 281
specifications............. 285
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 222
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 222
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 291
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 43
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 26
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 159
Catalytic converter........... 286
Chains, tires.............. 265
Changing a tire............. 200
Charging system gauge.......... 60
Charging system warning light..... 52,69
Childproof locks............ 123
Child safety restraints........... 24
child safety belts............ 35
child safety seats............ 26
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 19,26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard seat.......... 28
in rear center seat........... 34
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Index 317
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 118
Cupholder(s).............. 144
Customer Assistance Center, Ford
(U.S.)................ 216
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 216
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 87
Daytime running light system...... 102
Defrost
rear window............. 101
windshield............. 89,98
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 267
Dispute Settlement Board........ 217
Doors
door ajar warning message....... 82
lubricant specifications........ 293
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 184
heavy load.............. 186
high water.............. 185
slippery roads............ 184
towing a trailer............ 188
Dust shield, black............ 208
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 279
fuses................ 271
power point outlet.......... 145
Electronic message center
(see Message center).......... 74
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 154
radio reception............ 167
tuning the radio.........150, 161
warranty and service information . . . 170
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318 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 213
battery acid spills........... 195
jump-starting............. 195
towing................ 211
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 180
Emission control system,
catalytic converter........... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 246
dipstick............... 246
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 104
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 285
checking............... 280
courtesy lamps............ 109
daytime running light system..... 102
dome lamps............. 108
flashing the lamps.......... 112
hazard flashers............ 115
headlamps.............. 103
high beams............. 112
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
illuminated entry system....... 125
illuminated mirrors.......... 144
interior lamps............ 106
map lamps.............. 108
replacing bulbs............ 280
trailer................ 193
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)........... 112
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 52,68
air suspension............. 55
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 50,84
anti-theft................ 83
brake............... 49,85
charging system.......... 52,69
check engine............ 55,66
door ajar................ 81
engine oil pressure........... 69
hazard warning light.......... 86
high beam............. 54,66
low fuel................ 54
low washer fluid............ 81
oil pressure.............. 69
overdrive off............ 53,81
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324 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............. 51,65
trunk ajar............... 82
turn signal indicator......... 57,70
Load limits
GAWR................ 186
GVWR................ 186
trailer towing............. 188
Lubricant specifications......... 293
Luggage compartment.......... 146
Lug nuts, tightening sequence...... 207
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 233
Map pockets.............. 146
Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Message center
door ajar................ 82
english/metric button.......... 75
low washer fluid............ 81
reset button.............. 75
select button.............. 75
trunk ajar............... 82
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 140
heated................ 142
rearview............... 140
side view mirrors (power)....... 141
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 292
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 221
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O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 245
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 175
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 132
Parking brake
operation.............. 180
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 124
Power features
antenna............... 154
door locks.............. 124
lumbar support............ 138
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 138
windows............... 134
Power point electrical outlet....... 145
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 178
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 178
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear air suspension system........ 182
Rearview mirror............. 140
Rear window, defroster......... 101
Refill capacities for fluids........ 291
Relays................. 271
Remote control, trunk.......... 147
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors........ 131
opening the trunk........... 131
panic alarm.............. 132
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 133
replacing the batteries......... 132
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 7
child.................. 24
head................. 135
infant................. 24
Roadside assistance........... 213
Roadside emergencies.......... 195
Rotating the tires............ 260
S
Safe driving tips............. 184
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 192
Safety defects, reporting......... 221
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..... 10,12,15
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 11
cleaning the safety belts......... 17
extension assembly........... 16
for children............... 24
for infants............... 24
for pregnant women........... 14
replacement.............. 16
warning light and chime....... 51,65
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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 188
Towing your vehicle,
with a tow truck........... 211
Traction assist............. 177
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 176
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 189
safety chains............. 192
tips................. 194
trailer brakes............. 192
trailer lamps............. 193
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
lubricant specifications........ 293
Transmission control switch....... 174
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 130
Trip odometer.............. 60
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 147
trunk ajar warning light......... 82
using the keys to open........ 146
using the remote entry
system to open........... 131
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 288
Turn signal
indicator lights........... 57,70
lever................ 111
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 248
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V
Vanity mirror.............. 144
Variable interval wipers......... 113
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 216
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 186
calculating the load.......... 186
Vehicle storage............. 294
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 246
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 143
W
Warm engine, starting........... 40
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Warranties, radio............ 170
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 256
warning light.............. 81
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 186
Wheels
cleaning............... 266
covers................ 208
inspection and maintenance...... 259
Windows
one-touch down............ 135
power windows, operating....... 134
rear, defrosting............ 101
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