headlamp Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[ST07000( ALL)03/95]
Fuel-Injected Engines
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[ST07100( ALL)03/95]
When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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[ST07300( ALL)03/95]
Starting Your Vehicle
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[ST07400( ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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[ST08100( BCGV)03/95]
3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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[ST08400( ALL)03/95]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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[LG07200( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG07300( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG07400( ALL)05/92]
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Low Fuel Alert Light
[LG09300( GV)03/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Your
car must be turned to ON for this light to come
on.
[LG09405( GV)05/94]
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[LG27000( GV)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG27100( GV)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG27200( GV)06/93]
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[LG27600( GV)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG27650( GV)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG27750( GV)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
[LG27800( GV)06/93]
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[IP33300( ALL)02/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34360( BCGV)01/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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[IP34363( ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP34367( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP34550( BCGV)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the rotary knob that
is to the left of the steering wheel.
[IP35100( GV)05/95]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
[IP35200( ALL)12/91]
When you turn on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
automatically turn on. But you can turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
without turning on the headlamps.
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[IP36100( ALL)01/95]
For more information about how the high beams
work, refer to theSteering Column Controls
chapter.
[IP36130( BCGV)05/95]
Chime for headlamps on
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[IP36160( BCGV)05/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[IP36200( ALL)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP36300( ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP36800( GV)01/95]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
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[IP37100( BCGV)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP37300( BCGV)01/95]
q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP37400( BCGV)01/95]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[IP37500( BCGV)01/95]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[IP37800( GV)05/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[IP38250( GV)05/95]
To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the
headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the
autolamp delay area. The autolamp
automatically turns the lamps on and off for
you.
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[IP39275( BCGV)01/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top left corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
[IP39401( GV)05/95]
You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
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[IP39500( BCGV)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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[IP44500( ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[IP45000( GV)05/95]
With the parking lamps or headlamps
illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights
in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the
switch above the headlight control knob and
press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to
dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on
and off, push the headlamp knob in.
[IP45200( GV)05/95]
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light (autolamp feature shown Ð other models
similar)
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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
(If equipped)
[IP47030( G )05/92]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
courtesy/reading lamp located at the rear-center
of the headliner (roof). The right lamp is for the
right side passenger and the left lamp is for the
left side passenger.
[IP47059( G )10/90]
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Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps (optional)
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[IP47060( G )05/95]
With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
[IP47080( G )10/90]
With the lens in the rotated position and the key
in the ON or ACC position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.
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[IP47270( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP47290( ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
[SC02600( GV)07/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with cornering
lamps, they will automatically light on either the
right or left side (depending on the direction of
the turn), when the headlamps are ON.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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