remote control Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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% [CF23300( ALL)03/96]
Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
[CF23600( GV)03/96]
You can use the remote control on the driver's
door to unlock and open the trunk unless you
lock the button with main key. The valet key
equipped with your vehicle can only open the
doors and start the engine.
[CF23900( GV)12/95]
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The remote control for the trunk
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104 %
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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
*
[CF42500( GV)05/96]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds on vehicles without
the keyless entry system
*
[CF42510( GV)09/96]
q
when the outside driver door handle is lifted
*
[CF42520( GV)09/96]
q
when the front passenger door handle is
lifted
%*
[CF42530( GV)09/96]
and on vehicles with the keyless entry system
*
[CF42540( GV)09/96]
q
when any button on the keyless entry pad is
pushed
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[CF42550( GV)09/96]
q
when the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pressed.
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*
[CF43455(M GV)12/95]
To lock out all window switches except the
master controls, press the right side of the
window lock switch. To restore control to the
individual windows, press the left side of the
switch.
%*
[CF43460(M GV)03/96]
There is also an Express Down feature on the
driver's power window.
*
[CF43465(M GV)05/96]
To operate, briefly press the driver's window
switch to the down position. The window will
then open automatically. To stop automatic
operation, briefly press the switch again to either
the up or down position. More than a quick
press of the switch provides conventional power
window operation. Closing of the power
window is conventional operation only.
% [CF43600( BCGV)03/96]Adjusting the Dual Electric
Remote Control Mirrors
[CF43700( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with electric remote
control side view mirrors; the switch for
controlling their operation is a control knob in
the armrest.
%*
[CF44000( ALL)12/95]
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
[CF44100( GV)12/95]
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The mirror controls on the driver's left armrest
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[CF65000( ALL)05/96]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[CF65100( ALL)05/96]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The controls for
the system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
*
[CF65200( ALL)01/96]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[CF65400( GV)12/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
[CF65600( GV)12/95]
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Remote entry transmitter
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[CF65700( ALL)02/96]
Unlocking the doors and opening the
trunk
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[CF65800( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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[CF65900( ALL)04/96]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
control a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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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.
*
[CF66200( ALL)04/96]
Locking the doors
*
[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.
*
[CF66600( GV)05/96]
The door lock Horn Chirp is a programmable
feature. To deactivate the Horn Chirp feature:
*
[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
*
[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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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)........... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 87
Additives, engine oil.......... 211
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............ 133
and child safety seats......... 139
description.............. 133
driver air bag............ 133
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 135
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 135
tone generator............ 137
Air cleaner filter
location............... 209
specifications............. 253
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 69
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 67
Air suspension
description.............. 163
see also Rear air suspension system . . 163
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 115
Aluminum wheels............ 196
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 217
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light............ 11,41
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310 Index
Refill capacities for fluids........ 254
Relays................. 175
Remote control, trunk........... 87
Remote entry system........... 114
locking/unlocking doors........ 114
opening the trunk........... 114
panic alarm.............. 115
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 116
replacing the batteries......... 116
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 123
child................. 138
head................. 119
infant................ 138
Reverse................. 167
Roadside assistance........... 261
Roadside emergencies.......... 175
Rotating the tires............ 229
S
Safe driving tips............. 172
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 123
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 237
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....125, 128, 131
automatic locking mode........ 127
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 127
cleaning the safety belts........ 250
extension assembly.......... 132
for adults.............. 123
for children.............. 138
for infants.............. 138
for pregnant women.......... 123
head................. 119
lap and shoulder belts......... 125
maintenance............. 133
proper use.............. 123
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Index 313
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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