battery Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 s User Guide

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[RE02900( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting
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[RE03000( ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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[RE03100( ALL)03/95]
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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[RE03200( ALL)03/95]
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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[RE03300( ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03400( ALL)03/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (s) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03500( ALL)03/95]
2. Remove the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03600( ALL)03/95]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03700( ALL)05/95]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03800( ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3
years/36,000 miles (3 years/60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside
Assistance coverages beyond this period,
through Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in
Canada).
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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[SV02100( ALL)01/95]
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200( ALL)01/95]
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02800( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV03000( BCGV)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
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[SV03100( ALL)03/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV03150( ALL)03/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03200( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV03400( BCGV)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
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[SV03501( ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03600( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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[SV17300( ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17400( ALL)03/95]
Checking the Engine Coolant
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[SV17500( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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[SV17600( BCGV)05/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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[SV17800( ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type, in this
chapter.
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[SV17850( ALL)05/95]
The coolant additives also protect the entire
cooling system from internal passageway
corrosion and these additives lubricate the water
pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted
in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[SV22090( ALL)03/95]
Battery
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[SV22100( ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
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[SV22130( ALL)02/95]
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40 000 km) in temperatures up
to 90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore often in temperatures
above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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[SV22145( ALL)02/95]
If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn't hard or
doesn't have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
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[SV22160( ALL)03/95]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[SV22175( ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that
used lead-acid batteries be returned to an
authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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[SV22190( ALL)03/95]
one inch art:0000983-A
Battery recycling symbol
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256 %
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[SV22194( BCGV)03/95]
Because your vehicle's engine is electronically
controlled by a computer, some control
conditions are maintained by power from the
battery. If you ever disconnect the battery or
install a new battery, you must allow the
computer to ªrelearnº its idle conditions before
your vehicle will drive properly. To let the
engine do this, put the gearshift in P (Park), turn
off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. Let
the engine idle for at least one minute. (Engine
must be warm in order to ªlearn.º) Also, allow
approximately 10 miles (16 km) of stop and go
traffic for your vehicle's engine to completely
ªrelearnº its idle.
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[SV22200( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV22250( ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
[SV22300( ALL)12/94]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
periodically, or when the optional lamp indicates
low fluid. The reservoir for washer fluid is
located on the driver's side of the engine
compartment. Visual inspection can determine if
the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operate the
washer when the reservoir is empty.
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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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[SV53400( ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV53500( ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV53600( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV53700( ALL)02/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control 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.
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[SV53702( ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV53715( ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
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[SV59400( ALL)01/95]
Battery
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[SV59500( ALL)01/95]
q
Check and recharge as necessary.
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[SV59600( ALL)01/95]
q
Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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[SV59650( ALL)03/95]
q
If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, it may be
advisable to disconnect the battery cables to
ensure battery charge is maintained for quick
starting.
[SV59675( ALL)05/94]
NOTE: If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory
features.
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[SV59700( ALL)01/95]
Brakes
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[SV59800( ALL)01/95]
q
Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
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[SV59900( ALL)01/95]
Tires
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[SV60000( ALL)05/95]
q
Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[SV60100( ALL)01/95]
Miscellaneous
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[SV60200( ALL)01/95]
q
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
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[SV60300( ALL)03/95]
q
Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.
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314 Index
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 171
fluid, adding............. 267
fluid, checking............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
fluid, specification........... 293
Axle, traction lok............ 176
B
Backing up............... 173
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 195
battery saver............. 130
charging system warning light.... 52,69
disconnecting............. 256
how to service............ 255
jumping a disabled battery....... 195
maintenance-free........... 255
proper disposal, recycling....... 255
replacement, specifications....... 292
voltage gauge.............. 60
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Black dust shield............ 208
Brake fluid
brake warning light......... 49,85
specifications............. 293
Brakelamp
bulb replacement........... 285
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
Brakes
adjustment.............. 179
anti-lock............... 179
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light........... 50,84
applying the brakes.......... 179
brake warning light......... 49,85
fluid, checking and adding....... 268
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