ABS Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

50 % [LG03475( ALL)05/94]Anti-Lock Brake System Light
(If equipped)
[LG03500( ALL)05/94]
This warning light will go on each time you
start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer
than five seconds, you should shut off your
engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light
stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature
is disabled and should receive immediate
attention by a qualified service technician.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake
warning light is also lit.
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[LG03505( BCGV)01/95]
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As previously described, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light is out, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for
approximately 1/2 second. At this time a
mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal
part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is
found during this check the anti-lock light will
come on.
[LG03680( ALL)05/95]
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84 % [LG54200( GV)05/94]Anti-Lock Brake System Light
(If equipped)
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[LG54300( GV)01/95]
This warning light will go on each time you
start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer
than 5 seconds, you should shut off your engine
and restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on,
this indicates that the anti-lock feature is
disabled and should receive immediate attention
by a qualified service technician. Normal braking
is not affected unless the brake warning light is
also lit.
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[LG54400( GV)01/95]
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As previously described, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light is out, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for
approximately 1/2 second. At this time a
mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal
part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is
found during this check the anti-lock light will
come on.
[LG54500( GV)05/94]
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[AS10420( GV)01/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS10425( GV)01/95]
Pushing the ªSCANº button will begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately eight seconds.
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[AS10430( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press the ªSCANº
button or the ªTAPEº button.
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[AS10435( GV)02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS10440( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS10445( GV)02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS10450( GV)03/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The tape will eject only when
in the tape mode. The cassettecannotbe ejected
when the radio is playing an ªAMº or ªFMº
station. The system will revert to radio mode
when the cassette is ejected.
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[AS10455( GV)02/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS10460( GV)01/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS10465( GV)03/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. When
activated, the light above thekbutton will be
illuminated.
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[AS58800( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press ªSCANº a
second time.
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[AS58850( GV)02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS58900( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS58950( GV)02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS59000( GV)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
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[AS59050( GV)01/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS59100( GV)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play.
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[AS59150( GV)02/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS59200( GV)02/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS59250( GV)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[DR09750( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[DR09760( BCGV)03/95]
Traction Assist
TM
(If equipped)
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[DR09770( BCGV)01/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional
Traction Assist
TM
system. This system helps
prevent wheel spin in order to improve tire
traction and is an especially useful feature when
you drive in hilly areas or on slippery, icy or
snowy roads.
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[DR09780( BCGV)03/95]
Traction Assist
TM
works automatically by rapidly
applying and releasing the brakes to prevent one
or both of the rear drive wheels from spinning
during acceleration.
[DR09785( BCGV)03/95]
During the Traction Assist
TM
function, which
most often occurs during low speed acceleration
on slippery surfaces, a noise may be heard
coming from the engine compartment. This noise
is created by the ABS pump and is normal and
may last for a few seconds during the
acceleration of the vehicle.
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[DR09790( BCGV)03/95]
In general, this system improves your vehicle's
stability and acceleration performance when road
conditions warrant. Traction Assist
TM
is fully
effective up to approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). At 25 mph (40 km/h) the function
begins to taper off until it no longer operates
above 34 mph (55 km/h).
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179 [DR10200( BCGV)12/94]
Speed Sensitive Power Steering
(If equipped)
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[DR10400( GV)01/95]
The steering system in your vehicle is speed
sensitive. This means that the steering effort is
light for parking and heavier for highway
driving. However, if you have to swerve around
an object or another vehicle, your steering will
have full power assist.
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[DR10500( ALL)03/95]
Brakes
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[DR10600( ALL)01/95]
Applying the Brakes
[DR10650( ALL)05/95]
Braking non ABS brakes
[DR11060( GV)12/91]
Your vehicle has front and rear disc brakes with
anti-lock (optional). They adjust automatically as
the brake pads wear down.
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[DR11100( ALL)04/95]
Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
[DR11300( ALL)03/95]
On vehicles without anti-lock brakes, extreme
braking can make the wheels lock and slide,
possibly decreasing your control of the steering.
If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal
and repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
[DR11310( ALL)05/95]
Braking with ABS brakes
[DR11400( ALL)03/95]
On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, the wheels
will not lock and slide when you press down
hard on the brake pedal. The anti-lock brakes
automatically start releasing and reapplying the
front brakes independently and the rear brakes
together whenever your wheels start to lock. Do
not ªpumpº the brake pedal on vehicles
equipped with anti-lock brakes. When this
happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulse.
This ªpulseº may be an unfamiliar feeling but it
is normal and indicates the ABS is working as
designed.
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205 %
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[RE08150( ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE08300( GV)12/94]
1. Find the jacking location notches
(a depression on plastic moulding) near the
tire that you are changing. Align the two
tabs on jack with rectangular notch on sheet
metal. Slowly push jack straight until the
tabs are against the side of the frame. MAKE
SURE THE JACK IS PROPERLY
POSITIONED UNDER THE FRAME. Turn
the handle of the jack clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE08400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
[RE08550( ALL)10/92]
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The improper lift point
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282 [SV46500( GV)05/95]
one third page art:0010432-BHeadlamp bulb removal
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[SV46600( ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV46700( ALL)01/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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[SV46810( GV)01/95]
2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
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[SV47000( GV)01/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling
off the bulb base.
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[SV47150( GV)01/95]
4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn
to free it from the socket.
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[SV47400( ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV47500( GV)01/95]
1. Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the
socket while aligning the locking tabs.
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[SV47700( GV)01/95]
2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.
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[SV47900( ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV48050( GV)01/95]
4. Close the access panel.
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 145
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 182
see also Rear air suspension system . . 182
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 132
Aluminum wheels............ 208
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 154
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 179
see also Brake............ 179
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 144
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 213
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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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