warning Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s Owners Manual

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Lamps (continued)
dome lamps.............. 84
flashing the lamps........... 90
hazard flashers............. 93
headlamps............... 82
high beams.............. 90
high-mount brakelamp........ 246
illuminated entry system....... 104
illuminated mirrors.......... 102
instrument panel, dimming....... 84
interior lamps............. 81
replacing bulbs............ 244
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)............ 89
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 13,25
air suspension............. 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 11,41
brake............... 10,42
charging system.......... 13,26
check engine............ 16,25
door ajar................ 39
engine oil pressure......... 20,27
hazard warning light.......... 93
high beam............. 15,25
low fuel................ 15
low washer fluid............ 39
oil pressure............ 20,27
overdrive off............ 14,38
safety belt............. 12,24
trunk ajar............... 40
turn signal indicator........ 16,28
Load limits............... 169
GAWR................ 169
GVWR................ 169
trailer towing............. 171
Lubricant specifications......... 255
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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 243
Overdrive............... 168
Overseas offices............. 270
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 115
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light............ 10,42
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 253
PCV valve, specifications........ 253
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 175
Power door locks............ 104
Power features
door locks.............. 104
lumbar support............ 122
mirrors............... 106
seats................. 122
windows............... 105
Power steering
dipstick............... 222
driving with power steering...... 162
fluid, checking and adding...... 222
fluid, refill capacity.......... 254
fluid, specifications.......... 255
servicing............... 162
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 45
Rear air suspension system....... 163
Rear axle
refill capacity............. 254
Rearview mirror............ 100
Rear window
defroster................ 80
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Safety restraints (continued)
replacement............. 133
warning light and chime...... 12,24
Safety seats for children......... 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........127, 139
in front seat............. 140
in rear outboard........... 140
in rear seat.............. 139
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 123
Seats.................. 119
adjusting the seat, manual....... 120
adjusting the seats, power....... 122
child safety seats........... 139
cleaning upholstery.......... 251
head restraints............ 119
reclining the seat........... 122
Serial number (VIN)........... 264
Service concerns............ 262
Servicing your vehicle.......... 205
precautions when servicing...... 206
servicing when you tow........ 203
Shift-lock system............ 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 164
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 125
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 125
Side mirrors............... 99
adjusting............... 106
Snow tires and chains.......... 233
Spare tire................ 187
changing the tire.........187, 190
conventional spare.......... 189
finding the spare........... 189
removing the spare tire........ 189
storing the flat tire.......... 192
temporary spare........... 187
Spark plugs, specifications........ 253
Special driving conditions........ 172
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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 171
Towing your vehicle.......... 203
using wheel dollies.......... 203
with a tow truck........... 203
Traction assist............. 161
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 161
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 164
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 224
fluid, refill capacities......... 254
lubricant specifications........ 255
Transmission control switch....... 167
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 114
Trip odometer.............. 19
Trunk
remote release lever........... 87
trunk ajar warning light......... 40
using the remote entry system to open . 114
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 243
Turn signal................ 89
indicator lights........... 16,28
lever................. 89
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 213
V
Vanity mirror.............. 102
Variable interval wipers.......... 91
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 264
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 170
calculating the load.......... 170
understanding loading information . . . 169
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Vehicle storage............. 256
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 67
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 211
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 102
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . 13, 26
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 153
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 88
safety belt............. 12,24
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 65
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 91
reservoir............... 216
warning light.............. 39
windshield.............. 216
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 169
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 203
Wheels
cleaning............... 252
covers..............190, 196
inspection and maintenance...... 228
lug nuts............... 190
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