ECO mode Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[II03400( ALL)01/96]
Breaking Your Vehicle In
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[II03500( ALL)01/96]
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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[II03600( ALL)01/96]
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
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[II03700( ALL)01/96]
Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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[II03800( ALL)01/96]
Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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[II03900( ALL)01/96]
Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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[II04000( ALL)01/96]
The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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[II04100( ALL)03/96]
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends.SeeEngine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special ªbreak-inº
oils.
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[II04200( ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
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[AS10361( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS10362( GV)03/96]
Press the right
aside of the ªSEEKº button
to select the next listenable station up the
frequency band. Press the left
bside of the
button to select the next listenable station
down the frequency band. By holding the
button down, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS10363( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS10364( GV)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds.
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[AS10365( GV)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS10366( GV)03/96]
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS10367( GV)03/96]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2)
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[AS10368( GV)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS10369( GV)03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS10370( GV)10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS10371( GV)10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS10404( GV)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS10405( GV)03/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will play while the tape is
in fast forward. The light above the ªFFº
button will blink while in the fast forward
mode. Press ªFFº again or press the ªTAPEº
button to stop fast forwarding. At the end of
the tape, the direction automatically reverses
and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS10406( GV)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS10407( GV)03/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
while the tape is rewinding. The light above
the ªREWº button will blink while in the
rewind mode. Press ªREWº again or press
the ªTAPEº button to stop rewinding.
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[AS10408( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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[AS10409( GV)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
a
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
bside to restart a currently playing tape
selection.
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[AS10410( GV)01/95]
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Using the ªBlank Skipº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS10415( GV)01/95]
Press the ªBlank Skipº button to activate the
blank skip mode. After approximately 20
seconds of blank program, the tape will seek
forward to the next program.
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[AS10420( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS10425( GV)01/95]
Pushing the ªSCANº button will begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately eight seconds.
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[AS10430( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press the ªSCANº
button or the ªTAPEº button.
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[AS10435( GV)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS10440( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS10445( GV)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS10450( GV)03/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The tape will eject only when
in the tape mode. The cassettecannotbe ejected
when the radio is playing an ªAMº or ªFMº
station. The system will revert to radio mode
when the cassette is ejected.
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[AS10455( GV)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS10460( 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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[AS10465( GV)07/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. When
activated, the light above thekbutton will be
illuminated.
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[AS10470( GV)08/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS10475( GV)08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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[AS10480( GV)01/95]
TD E1 Ð Radio tries to change sides of tape 3
times in a 10 second span. Push ªEJECTº and
try another tape. If problem persists, refer
problem to qualified personnel for service.
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[AS10485( GV)01/95]
TD E2 Ð Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject
tape and it will not eject. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
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[AS10490( GV)01/95]
TD E3 Ð Loading error. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears
in the display, try another tape.
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[AS10491( GV)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS10492( 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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[AS10493( 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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[AS10494( 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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[AS10495( GV)08/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS10496( GV)08/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS10497( GV)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS10498( GV)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS56900( GV)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS56950( GV)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the
scan mode up the frequency band, stopping
on each listenable station for approximately
five seconds.
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[AS57000( GV)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the ªSCANº button
again.
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[AS57050( GV)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS57100( GV)10/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS57150( GV)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS57200( GV)03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS57300( GV)10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS57350( GV)10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
[AS57375( GV)09/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected
the station memory preset buttons will
need to be reset.
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[AS58400( GV)01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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[AS58450( GV)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS58500( GV)01/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will begin playing until rewind is
manually stopped (by pushing the ªTAPEº
button) or the beginning of the tape is
reached.
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[AS58550( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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[AS58600( GV)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
a
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape selection.
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[AS58650( GV)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS58700( GV)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling
(display indicates ªSCº).
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[AS58800( GV)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection, press ªSCANº a
second time.
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[AS58850( GV)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS58900( GV)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS59900( GV)08/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS59910( GV)08/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS59920( GV)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS59930( GV)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the
cassette to warp.
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[AS60900( ALL)04/96]
Common Radio Reception
Conditions
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[AS61000( ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS61100( ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS61200( ALL)08/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS61300( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is
fully extended to the maximum length
for proper reception. If your antenna is
not fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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WARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
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[SS27000( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[SS27100( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. Never
secure rear-facing child seats or infant
carriers in the front seat.
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[SS27200( ALL)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
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[SS27300( ALL)01/96]
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
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[SS27500( ALL)05/96]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position, and make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap belt
combination with a sliding tongue, make sure
the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SS27600( ALL)05/96]
Children weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg)
should use child or infant seats. Forward facing
child seats must have the passenger seat moved
as far back from the instrument panel as
possible.
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[GF01600( ALL)01/96]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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[GF01700( ALL)02/96]
NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
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[GF01800( ALL)01/96]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
[GF01900( ALL)12/95]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
detrimental effects of popular mobile radio
transmitting equipment installed on vehicles
with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment
is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. However, if mobile radio
transmitting equipment is installed in your
vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system
cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at
any time other than right after you turn the key
to ON or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
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