service reset Mercury Grand Marquis 1996 Owner's Manuals

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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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[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]
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[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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[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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Index 319
Engine oil (continued)
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
synthetic oil............. 246
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 246
Entry system
illuminated.............. 125
keyless................ 125
remote................ 130
Exhaust fumes.............. 43
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 169
Flashers, hazard............. 115
Flashing the lights............ 112
Flat tire................ 200
Floor mats............... 148
Fluid refill capacities.......... 291
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 216
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 217
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 222
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 222
Foreign registration........... 223
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 291
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 292
fuel gauge............. 58,71
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 77
english/metric button.......... 75
fuel remaining............. 72
instantaneous economy......... 78
reset button.............. 75
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Index 327
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 19,26
attaching with tether straps....... 26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in center seating positions........ 34
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard............ 28
tether anchorage hardware....... 26
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 136
adjusting the seats, power....... 138
child safety seats............ 26
cleaning upholstery.......... 139
head restraints............ 135
reclining the seat........... 138
Serial number (VIN)........... 216
Service concerns............ 215
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 234
Shift-lock system............ 172
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 141
heated................ 142
Snow tires and chains.......... 265
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 203
conventional spare.......... 201
finding the spare........... 202
removing the spare tire........ 202
temporary spare........... 200
Spark plugs, specifications........ 292
Specification chart, lubricants....... 293
Speed control
accelerating............. 120
cancelling a set speed......... 122
resetting............... 120
resuming a set speed......... 122
tap up/tap down........... 121
turning off.............. 122
when towing a trailer......... 194
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