steering Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s Owner's Guide

300 Index
D
Daytime running light system....... 81
Defrost
rear window.............. 80
windshield............. 68,77
Dipstick................ 212
automatic transmission fluid...... 224
engine oil.............. 212
power steering fluid.......... 222
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 203
Dispute Settlement Board........ 264
Doors................. 103
door ajar warning message........ 39
lubricant specifications......... 255
Driving under special conditions..... 172
bad weather............. 172
heavy load.............. 169
high water.............. 173
slippery roads............ 172
tips for safe driving.......... 172
towing a trailer............ 171
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 184
fuses...............175, 182
Electronic message center
(see Message center)........... 31
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 50
tuning the radio.......... 46,56
warranty and service information..... 65
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 46
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 261
battery acid spills........... 198
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Index 309
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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312 Index
Specification chart, lubricants....... 255
Speed control, turning off......... 96
Speedometer............. 19,30
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 151
starting a cold engine......... 152
starting after a collision........ 185
starting a warm engine........ 153
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 198
Steering, power............. 162
Steering wheel
horn.................. 94
locking................. 87
tilting................. 95
Storing your vehicle........... 256
Sun visor................ 102
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 13, 25
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 133
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 244
cleaning............... 249
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 67
Tilt steering wheel............. 95
Tires.................. 228
changing............... 187
checking the pressure......... 228
cleaning............... 252
inspection and maintenance...... 228
replacing............... 230
rotating............... 229
snow tires and chains......... 233
spare tire............... 189
storing your vehicle.......... 258
tire grades.............. 230
treadwear.............. 231
wear bands.............. 230
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