roof Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[CF36200( ALL)12/95]
The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
% [CF36300( G )03/96]Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
(If equipped)
[CF36400( G )12/95]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
courtesy/reading lamp located at the rear-center
of the headliner (roof). The right lamp is for the
right side passenger and the left lamp is for the
left side passenger.
[CF36500( G )12/95]
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Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps (optional)
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[CF36600( G )01/96]
With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
[CF36700( G )12/95]
With the lens in the rotated position and the key
in the ON or ACC position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.
%
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[CF38400( ALL)03/96]
Mirrors
[CF38600( ALL)04/96]
You can adjust your rearview mirror in any
direction. The special swivel bracket lets you
move the mirror up or down and from side to
side.
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[CF40800( ALL)02/96]
Doors
[CF40850( BCGV)03/96]
Two map pockets are provided on the panels of
the front doors.
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[CF40900( GV)04/96]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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[CF41000( GV)12/95]
In addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[CF41100( GV)12/95]
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The childproof locks for the rear doors
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[CF41200( GV)01/96]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
[CF41300( GV)12/95]
Find the lever inside the label with the word
LOCKED. Move the lever up.
*
[CF41400( GV)04/96]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside and move the lever down.
*
[CF41500( GV)05/96]
Move the lever down.
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250 %
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[MC49800( ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC49900( ALL)12/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
%*
[MC50000( ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC50100( ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[MC50200( ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
%*
[MC50300( ALL)01/96]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
%*
[MC50400( ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC50500( ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.
%*
[MC50600( ALL)01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC50700( ALL)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
%*
[MC50900( ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[MC51000( ALL)02/96]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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298 Index
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 139
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 50,59
Catalytic converter............ 241
Chains, tires.............. 233
Changing a tire............. 187
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 103
Child safety restraints.......... 138
child safety belts........... 149
child safety seats........... 139
Child safety seats............ 139
and air bags............. 139
automatic locking
mode (retractor)........127, 139
in front seat............. 139
in rear outboard seat......... 139
in rear seat.............. 139
tether anchorage hardware....... 149
Chime
key in ignition............. 88
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 184
see also fuses............. 175
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 249
chrome and aluminum parts...... 250
engine compartment.......... 251
exterior............... 249
exterior lamps............ 250
fabric................ 251
headlamps.............. 250
instrument panel......... 67,250
instrument panel lens......... 251
interior................ 251
interior lamps............. 250
mirrors................ 106
plastic parts............. 250
polishing............... 249
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Index 299
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing............. 250
safety belts.............. 250
tail lamps.............. 250
upholstery and interior trim...... 251
washing............... 249
waxing............... 249
wheels................ 252
Climate control system.......... 67
air conditioning.......... 67,69
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 69
heating.............. 67,69
Clock.................. 85
Cold engine starting........... 152
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 125
Controls
mirrors................ 99
power seat.............. 122
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 217
checking and adding......... 217
drain and flush............ 221
preparing for storage......... 257
refill capacities............ 254
specifications............. 255
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Cooling fan............... 206
Cupholder(s)............... 85
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 263
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........263, 269
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