Distance Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG15100( ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG15200( ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG15300( ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset button firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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[LG15350( ALL)01/95]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
% [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/94]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
(when the engine is off, or idling at a low
speed), the pointer may move toward the lower
end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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72 [LG30885( GV)05/94]NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
immediately show the new level of
fuel. If less than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters)
of fuel is added, the gauge will reach
the new level slowly.
[LG30890( GV)10/90]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars
and the bottom two bars, or, if fuel remaining or
distance to empty functions display CO or CS,
then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in for
service.
[LG30900( GV)03/92]
When you turn the ignition key to the ON or
ACC position, all the display segments will light
up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge
is working. Then the gauge will show you how
much fuel you have in the tank.
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[LG31000( GV)01/95]
FUEL REMAIN Ð Fuel Remaining
[LG31100( GV)05/95]
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[LG31200( GV)01/95]
This function shows you how many gallons
(liters) of fuel you have left in the fuel tank.
[LG31300( GV)03/94]
If your fuel level is above 20 gallons (76 liters),
the letter ªFº (full) will appear on the display.
But if your fuel level has dropped to below
1 gallon (4 liters), the letter ªEº (empty) will
appear in the display.
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[LG31400( GV)01/95]
Because of factors like rounding of numbers and
fuel movement in the tank, your fuel gauge and
the service station fuel pump readings may
disagree slightly.
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[LG31500( GV)01/95]
A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functions display
the letters ªCOº or ªCSº. If this happens, contact
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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[LG33600( GV)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG33700( GV)05/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It
indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to
195 km/h.
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[LG34000( GV)01/95]
You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button
located just below the message center display to
show the speed you are going in either miles
per hour or kilometers per hour.
[LG34050( GV)05/95]
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[LG34100( GV)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG34200( GV)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If
the cluster is replaced, and the accumulated
mileage on the odometer is unknown, the
replacement cluster will have the circled ªSº
illuminated with zero miles on the odometer. If
the actual vehicle mileage can be verified, then
an authorized service center can program the
actual mileage into the odometer of the
replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if
known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is
shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.
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[LG34410( GV)01/95]
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located
just below the message center display to show
miles or kilometers.
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[LG34420( GV)01/95]
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº
contact your dealer for service.
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[LG46700( GV)04/95]
The Electronic Message Center
(If equipped)
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[LG46800( GV)01/95]
Along with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center
lets you:
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[LG47000( GV)01/95]
q
see problems such as Door Ajar, Air
Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
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[LG47100( GV)01/95]
q
see how many miles/kilometers you can
drive with the fuel remaining in your tank
[LG47200( GV)05/94]
q
see when overdrive has been turned off
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[LG47300( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average fuel economy
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[LG47400( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
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[LG47600( GV)01/95]
q
check the distance you have travelled during
a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
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[LG47700( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average speed
[LG47900( GV)05/95]
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Message center display showing all segments on
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[LG48350( GV)01/95]
What the message center functions can
show you
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[LG48400( GV)01/95]
DIST TO EMPTY Ð Distance to Empty
(DTE)
[LG48450( GV)05/95]
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Message center display showing the DTE function selected
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[LG48500( GV)01/95]
This function estimates how many miles or
kilometers you can drive with the fuel remaining
in your tank under standard driving conditions.
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[LG48600( GV)01/95]
Remember to turn off the ignition when filling
up with fuel. Otherwise, the display will not
show the addition of fuel for a few miles.
[LG48625( GV)05/94]
NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
imediately show the new level of fuel.
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[LG48650( GV)01/95]
When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km)
left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function
will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tone
for one (1) second. The message center will
remain in the DTE function until you push the
select button to change it. This low fuel warning
also happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles
(16 km).
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[LG48675( GV)01/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel economy of the
last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.
[LG48700( GV)03/91]
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[LG48800( GV)01/95]
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, this means that
there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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[LG50000( GV)01/95]
AVG ECON Ð Average Fuel Economy
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[LG50100( GV)01/95]
Select this function to display your average fuel
economy in miles per gallon or liters per
100 kilometers. Your message center computes
this figure using the distance traveled and fuel
used information. If you want to reset this
function, press the RESET button while the
average fuel economy feature is displayed.
[LG50150( GV)03/95]
The average shown is the average since the
reset.
[LG50200( GV)10/90]
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[LG51200( GV)01/95]
TRIP A and TRIP B Ð Elapsed Distance
Traveled
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[LG51300( GV)01/95]
These two functions of the message center allow
you to see how far you have traveled since you
last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely
independent and must be reset individually.
[LG51400( GV)10/90]
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[LG51500( GV)01/95]
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the
RESET button while a trip distance feature
(Trip A or Trip B) is displayed.
[LG51600( GV)05/94]
AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed
[LG51700( GV)05/94]
Select this function to display your average
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
[LG51800( GV)05/94]
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Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your
average speed. When your vehicle is not
moving, the average speed is displayed at
0 miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.
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[AS60900( ALL)02/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)02/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)04/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( ALL)02/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS61300( ALL)06/90]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to the maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS61400( ALL)04/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS61500( ALL)02/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS61700( ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[DR11650( ALL)05/95]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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[DR11700( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
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[DR11800( ALL)03/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
[DR11900( ALL)05/94]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
detrimental effects of popular mobile radio
transmitting equipment installed on vehicles
with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment
is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. However, if mobile radio
transmitting equipment is installed in your
vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system
cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at
any time other than right after you turn the key
to ON or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
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[DR12000( ALL)03/95]
Parking Brake
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[DR12050( ALL)01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
[DR12500( BCGV)03/95]
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the brake pedal.
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[DR14175( GV)11/91]
RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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[DR14200( ALL)03/95]
Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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[DR14300( ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
[DR14400( ALL)07/93]
The parking brake system is designed for static
parking only and is not designed to stop a
moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
% [DR14415( GV)05/94]Rear Air Suspension System
(If equipped)
[DR14425( GV)10/90]
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
load leveling rear air suspension system, it will
maintain the rear vehicle height at a constant
level by automatically adding air or releasing air
from the rear air springs to offset changes in
vehicle loads.
[DR14430( GV)03/94]
A shutoff switch is located in the trunk on the
right hand vertical trim panel. If this switch is in
the OFF position, the automatic leveling system
will not operate. The switch should be OFF
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