ignition Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s Owner's Guide

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[AS57900( GV)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS57950( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
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[AS58000( GV)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS58050( GV)09/94]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with theopen edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process.
[AS58150( GV)09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on. Inserting a cassette tape
with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is
ejected, radio play will return. Also,
the antenna will be in the up position
whenever the radio is playing but will
go down anytime the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or
compact disc is playing or when the
radio power is off).
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[AS58200( GV)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS58250( GV)09/94]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº, or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS58300( GV)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS58350( GV)01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will begin playing until fast
forward is manually stopped (by pushing the
ªTAPEº button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS58950( GV)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS59000( GV)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
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[AS59050( GV)08/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS59100( GV)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play.
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[AS59150( GV)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS59200( GV)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS59250( GV)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS59860( GV)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS59870( GV)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS59880( GV)05/96]
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Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning
cartridge to clean the tape player head after
10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape
operation.
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[AS59890( GV)08/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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78is about50ÊF (10ÊC) andabove, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help
prevent fogging in humid weather.
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[CF13100( GV)12/95]
OUTSIDE TEMP button
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[CF13200( GV)12/95]
By pressing this button the temperature of the
air outside of the vehicle will show in the
display. The outside temperature will continue to
be displayed until the OUTSIDE TEMP button is
pressed again to cancel. If the selected
temperature setting is changed while the outside
temperature is displayed, the new selected
temperature will be displayed for 4 seconds after
it is changed. Then, the outside temperature will
return to the window. If a manual override is
pressed or the thumbwheel is rotated while the
outside temperature is displayed, the window
will show the change for 4 seconds. Then, the
outside temperature will return along with the
changed override selection.
[CF13300( GV)12/95]
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[CF13400( GV)12/95]
If the EATC is turned OFF while the outside
temperature is displayed, the temperature will
continue to be displayed. Press the OUTSIDE
TEMP button to clear the display window. When
the ignition key is turned OFF the display will
be blank (dark).
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Rear Window Defroster
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[CF14600( ALL)03/96]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
[CF15100( GV)12/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is
located on the left hand (driver's) side of the
instrument panel.
[CF15200( GV)12/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
[CF15300( ALL)12/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[CF15400( ALL)12/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[CF15500( ALL)12/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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[CF15600( ALL)12/95]
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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Chime for headlamps on
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[CF17800( ALL)12/95]
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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[CF17900( GV)05/96]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
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[CF18100( BCGV)01/96]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[CF18200( BCGV)01/96]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[CF18300( BCGV)01/96]
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turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[CF18400( BCGV)01/96]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[CF18500( GV)12/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[CF18800( GV)12/95]
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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[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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[CF25100( ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF25200( BCGV)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[CF25400( ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
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[CF25500( BCGV)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[CF25700( BCGV)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
[CF26300( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift
must be in P (Park) to move the key to
the lock position.
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[CF26400( ALL)01/96]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[CF26500( ALL)12/95]
If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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[CF26700( BCGV)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[CF26800( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF26900( ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000( ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[CF27100( ALL)04/96]
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operate the turn signals
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[CF27200( ALL)03/96]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300( ALL)03/96]
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flash the lamps
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[CF27400( ALL)03/96]
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[CF27500( GV)12/95]
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turn the cornering lamps on
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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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[CF31700( ALL)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF31760( GV)03/96]
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF31800( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF31900( ALL)05/96]
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Press OFF, OR
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[CF32000( ALL)05/96]
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32100( ALL)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32200( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32300( ALL)05/96]
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Press ON
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[CF32400( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Speed
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[CF32500( ALL)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32600( ALL)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[CF43000( GV)05/96]
If the Autolamp is turned to the on position and
the amount of light outside is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lamps will also
illuminate.
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[CF43405( ALL)04/96]
Windows
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[CF43415( BCGV)12/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[CF43425( GV)12/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
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[CF43430( ALL)12/95]
Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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[CF43435( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
[CF43450( GV)12/95]
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The master controls on the driver's door
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