lights Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s User Guide

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[CF16700( ALL)03/96]
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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[CF16800( ALL)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF17100( BCGV)05/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use
the rotary control that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
[CF17400( GV)05/96]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
[CF17501( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
[CF17550( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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[CF17600( ALL)04/96]
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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[CF19400( BCGV)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right 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.
[CF19600( GV)12/95]
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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[CF19700( BCGV)01/96]
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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[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20400( GV)12/95]
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.
[CF20700( GV)12/95]
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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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[CF24100( ALL)01/96]
Ignition
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[CF24200( ALL)01/96]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
[CF24300( ALL)12/95]
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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[CF24500( BCGV)04/96]
ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not
running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24700( ALL)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF24800( ALL)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24900( ALL)01/96]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[CF25000( ALL)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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[CF28400( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28700( ALL)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28800( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF28900( ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF29000( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF29100( ALL)12/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
[CF29200( ALL)04/96]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[CF29300( ALL)01/96]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[CF29400( ALL)12/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
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RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
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[CF39100( GV)05/96]
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview
Mirror (If equipped)
[CF39200( GV)12/95]
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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[CF39300( GV)01/96]
The electronic day/night mirror will change
from the normal state to the non-glare state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. This
mirror functions at night, and has a limited
function at dusk or dawn. From the non-glare
state, the mirror will return to the normal state
after a short delay. The delay starts when the
glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive
changing of the mirror as traffic moves behind
and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and
curves.
[CF39400( GV)12/95]
To turn the mirror on, push the ON/OFF
switch, located on the bottom of the mirror, to
latch it in the ON position. The switch will
illuminate and the mirror will be in the
automatic dimming mode. To turn the switch
illumination and automatic dimming feature off,
push the ON/OFF switch again.
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[CF41800( ALL)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF41900( ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel
of the front door. When you close the doors
after you set the door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism fails, the manual
door locks will override the power controls.
Pulling on a front inside door handle will
automatically override and release the front door
lock.
[CF42300( GV)12/95]
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The power locks on the driver's door
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[CF42410( GV)9/96]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
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[CF42500( GV)05/96]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds on vehicles without
the keyless entry system
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[CF42510( GV)09/96]
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when the outside driver door handle is lifted
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[CF42520( GV)09/96]
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when the front passenger door handle is
lifted
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[CF42530( GV)09/96]
and on vehicles with the keyless entry system
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[CF42540( GV)09/96]
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when any button on the keyless entry pad is
pushed
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[CF42550( GV)09/96]
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when the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pressed.
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[CF59200( GV)05/96]
Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF59300( GV)05/96]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system
are above the outside door handle on the
driver's side.
[CF59400( GV)03/96]
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The keyless entry buttons
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[CF59500( GV)05/96]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given
a computer code that operates the system for
your vehicle. For your convenience, we have
duplicated this code in two places.
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[CF59600( GV)05/96]
The code is:
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[CF59700( GV)05/96]
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on your owner's wallet card found in the
glove compartment
[CF59800( GV)05/96]
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taped to the underside of the trunk lid
[CF60000( GV)05/96]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up.
Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint
pen, pencil, or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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[CF64200( GV)05/96]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in
sequential order, such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0.
Studies show that people who idly press the
buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button
five times. Thieves can easily figure out these
types of codes.
[CF64300( GV)12/95]
Your door lock system will lock and unlock the
vehicle doors to confirm successful erasure. The
system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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[CF64400( GV)05/96]
Battery Saver
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[CF64500( GV)12/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as
follows:
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[CF64600( GV)12/95]
q
Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a
door is opened): after 10 minutes.
[CF64700( GV)12/95]
q
Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood
lamps: after 30 minutes.
[CF64800( GV)12/95]
q
Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp
switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10
minutes.
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[CF64900( GV)05/96]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the keyless
entry keypad is used, the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is opened, the
trunk is opened, or the ignition key is turned to
the ON position.
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[CF66000( ALL)05/96]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
[CF66100( GV)12/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control
twice within five seconds.
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[CF66200( ALL)04/96]
Locking the doors
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[CF66300( ALL)04/96]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
[CF66500( GV)05/96]
The doors will lock and the horn will chirp to
indicate the vehicle is locked.
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[CF66600( GV)05/96]
The door lock Horn Chirp is a programmable
feature. To deactivate the Horn Chirp feature:
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[CF66700( GV)12/95]
1. Enter your permanent five-digit code (not
the user code you may have set).
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[CF66800( GV)01/96]
2. Within five seconds, press and hold 7/8.
[CF66900( GV)12/95]
3. Within five more seconds, press and release
1/2.
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[CF67000( GV)05/96]
4. Release 7/8.
[CF67100( GV)12/95]
To reactivate the Horn Chirp feature, simply
repeat the instructions for deactivating the
feature.
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[CF67200( ALL)03/96]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[CF67300( ALL)04/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[CF67400( ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
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116RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[CF68400( ALL)03/96]
Replacing the batteries
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[CF68600( GV)01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[CF68700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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[CF69000( ALL)02/96]
Replacement/additional transmitters
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[CF69200( GV)12/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, a new one may
be purchased from your dealer.
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[CF69300( GV)12/95]
To program replacement or additional
transmitters you must have all the transmitters
intended for use on your vehicle.
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[CF69400( GV)12/95]
Initiating the following procedure erases all prior
programmed transmitters, thus ALL must be
reprogrammed at the same time.
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[CF69500( GV)12/95]
1. Enter the factory keyless entry code. Your
personal code will not allow programming.
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[CF69700( GV)12/95]
2. Press the 1/2 button.
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