check engine Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 s Service Manual

302 Index
Engine oil............... 211
changing oil and oil filter....... 212
checking and adding......... 212
dipstick............... 212
disposal............... 213
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 253
refill capacities............ 254
specifications...........211, 255
synthetic oil............. 211
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 211
Entry system
illuminated.............. 104
keyless................ 109
remote................ 114
Exhaust fumes............. 155
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 206
Federal Communications Commission.... 64
Flashers, hazard.............. 93
Flashing the lights............. 90
Flat tire................. 187
Floor mats............... 107
Fluid refill capacities........... 254
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 263
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 264
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 269
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 269
Foreign registration........... 270
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 234
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel......... 235
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 234
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Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel filler door release lever...... 234
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 236
quality................ 236
running out of fuel.......... 238
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 237
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 237
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 234
removing.............. 234
replacing............... 234
Fuel filler door............. 234
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 185
starting after a collision........ 185
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 179
high current fuse panel........ 180
instrument panel........... 182
Fuses
charts..............177, 182
checking and replacing........ 182
circuit breakers............ 184
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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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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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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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