reset Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[ST10473( ALL)04/95]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
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[ST10476( ALL)04/95]
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
[ST10478( ALL)12/94]
NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that
prevents you from shifting out of P
(Park) unless your foot is on the brake
pedal.
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[ST10480( ALL)04/95]
If the engine does not start after two attempts:
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[ST10492( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST10494( ALL)04/95]
2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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[ST10496( ALL)04/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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[ST10497( ALL)04/95]
4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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[ST10498( ALL)04/95]
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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[ST10500( ALL)04/95]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
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[ST11100( ALL)04/95]
A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs higher than when it's
warmed up. These faster engine speeds will
make your vehicle move slightly faster than its
normal idle speed. It should, however, slow
down after a short time. If it does not, have the
idle speed checked.
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[ST17100( ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[ST17110( ALL)04/95]
Fuel System Shut-off Switch
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[ST17200( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
system when your vehicle has been involved in
a substantial jolt.
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[ST17400( BCGV)01/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk.
[ST17900( GV)10/94]
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The fuel system shut-off switch
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[ST18700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ST18800( ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ST18900( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST19000( ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST19100( ALL)03/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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[ST19200( ALL)03/95]
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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[ST19300( ALL)03/95]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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[ST19350( ALL)03/95]
6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
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[ST19400( ALL)01/95]
Pushing
[ST19600( BCGV)03/95]
Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing. Follow the directions under
If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start.
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60 %
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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.
%*
[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.
%*
[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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75 % [LG48000( GV)10/90]
All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[LG48030( GV)02/94]
q
E/M Ð Changes the electronic instrument
cluster display to read in either English or
Metric units.
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[LG48060( GV)01/95]
q
ResetÐ Sets the selected function to zero
(if resettable).
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[LG48100( GV)01/95]
q
SelectÐ Selects the function. This is a dual
action switch, the right side advances function
to the right, the left side advances function to
the left.
[LG48130( GV)03/94]
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Buttons for the message center
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[LG48160( GV)01/95]
How to use the message center
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[LG48200( GV)01/95]
To reset any function:
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[LG48260( GV)01/95]
1. Push either the right or left side of the
SELECT button to choose the function you
would like to set.
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[LG48300( GV)01/95]
2. Push the RESET button and the selected
message center function will be reset to zero.
(The only functions which can be reset to
zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,
and AVG SPEED.)
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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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[LG50300( GV)01/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[LG50400( GV)01/95]
q
Your vehicle not being perfectly level during
fill-up
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[LG50500( GV)01/95]
q
Differences in the automatic shut-off points
on the fuel pumps at service stations
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[LG50600( GV)01/95]
q
Variations in top-off procedure from one
fill-up to another
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[LG50700( GV)01/95]
q
Rounding of the displayed values to the
nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.
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[LG50800( GV)01/95]
INST ECON Ð Instantaneous Fuel
Economy
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[LG50900( GV)01/95]
Select this function to calculate your
instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneous
fuel economy is the fuel economy you get at any
particular moment. For example, you can see
what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or on
an open highway.
[LG51000( GV)10/90]
one inch art:0010529-A*
[LG51100( GV)01/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving,
instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at
0 miles per gallon or 99 liters per
100 kilometers. When you are moving, the
display may read anything between 0 and 99
miles/gallon (1 to 99 L/km). Instantaneous fuel
economy cannot be reset.
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79 %
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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]
one inch art:0011294-A[LG51900( GV)05/94]
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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[SC11030( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in D (Drive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to
depress the Transmission Control
Switch located on the shift lever to
turn off overdrive to reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
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[SC11100( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
%*
[SC11200( ALL)03/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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[SC11300( ALL)03/95]
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
%*
[SC11400( ALL)01/95]
Resetting the Speed Control
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[SC11450( ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
[SC11500( ALL)05/94]
q
COAST ÐPress and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
[SC11550( ALL)05/94]
q
Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
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121 % [SC11600(M GV)05/95]
q
TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps
will cause the set speed to decrease in
increments of one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 60 mph
(96 km/h) five (5) taps of the COAST switch
will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at
55 mph (88 km/h).
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[SC11650( ALL)04/95]
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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[SC11700( ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control toa higher speed,
follow one of these procedures:
[SC11750( ALL)05/94]
q
ACCEL ÐPress and hold the SET ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when the vehicle
has accelerated to the desired speed.
[SC11800( ALL)05/94]
q
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, press the
SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
% [SC11850(M GV)05/95]
q
TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the
SET ACCEL switch. Each time you ªtapº the
switch, the set speed will increase by one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the current
set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) five (5) taps
of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the
vehicle speed and SET it at 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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