towing Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[II03210( ALL)05/96]
You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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[II03240( ALL)05/96]
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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[II03270( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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[II03310( ALL)05/96]
This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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[GF05500( ALL)01/96]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
[GF05590( GV)05/96]
Speed Sensitive Power Steering
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[GF05700( GV)12/95]
The steering system in your vehicle is speed
sensitive. This means that the steering effort is
light for parking and heavier for highway
driving. However, if you have to swerve around
an object or another vehicle, your steering will
have full power assist.
% [GF05900( GV)12/95]Rear Air Suspension System
(If equipped)
[GF06000( GV)12/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
load leveling rear air suspension system, it will
maintain the rear vehicle height at a constant
level by automatically adding air or releasing air
from the rear air springs to offset changes in
vehicle loads.
[GF06100( GV)12/95]
A shutoff switch is located in the trunk on the
right hand vertical trim panel. If this switch is in
the OFF position, the automatic leveling system
will not operate. The switch should be OFF
whenever jacking up or towing the vehicle. If
you have the mechanical cluster, ªAIR SUSPº
will appear in the cluster, if you have an
electronic cluster, ªCHECK AIR SUSPENSIONº
will appear in the message center when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, and either
the shutoff switch is in the OFF position, or a
system fault has been detected.
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[GF06200( GV)12/95]
Normal vehicle operation does not require any
action by the driver.
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[GF06300( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[GF06400( GV)12/95]
half page art:0010164-A
The air suspension switch Ð located on the right-hand
vertical trim panel
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[GF06500( ALL)12/95]
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transmission
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[GF06700( BCGV)12/95]
The automatic overdrive transmission operates
very much like a regular automatic transmission,
except it offers the extra overdrive feature.
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[GF16700( ALL)01/96]
If you do not know the actual weights of these
items, use the following procedure to figure the
weight of a load:
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[GF16800( ALL)01/96]
1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver,
passengers and luggage. You might take
your vehicle to a shipping company or an
inspection station for trucks.
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[GF16900( ALL)01/96]
2. Then weigh your vehicle with the driver,
passengers and luggage.
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[GF17000( ALL)01/96]
3. Subtract the first reading from the second to
figure the total weight of the load.
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[GF17100( ALL)11/92]
After determining this load, you must also make
sure that the total weight of your vehicle, plus
the load it carries, is less than its GVWR. Also,
make sure that the weight your vehicle carries
over each axle is less than the GAWR for the
respective axle.
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[GF17200( ALL)01/96]
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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[GF17300( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Improper distribution of your vehicle's
load or carrying weight in excess of the
amount shown on the tire decal can cause
rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control.
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[GF17500( GV)05/96]
Trailer Towing
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[GF17505( GV)05/96]
Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing
packages are available through Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealers.
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half page art:0010014-DThe fuel system shut-off switch
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[ER08100( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ER08200( ALL)03/96]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ER08300( ALL)01/96]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ER08400( ALL)03/96]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ER08500( ALL)01/96]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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190 %
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[ER11500( ALL)03/96]
To remove the spare tire:
[ER12400( GV)03/96]
1. Lift off the spare tire cover (if equipped).
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[ER12500( GV)03/96]
2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the
spare tire.
[ER12600( GV)03/96]
3. Lift out the spare tire.
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[ER12700( ALL)03/96]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[ER12900( BCGV)03/96]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[ER13100( BCGV)03/96]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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[ER13200( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[ER13300( GV)12/95]
Turn off the air suspension switch (if equipped)
prior to jacking.
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[ER13400( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
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quarter page art:0010573-A
The air suspension switch Ð located in the trunk
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[ER13600( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[ER13700( ALL)01/96]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[ER13800( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[ER14100( GV)12/95]
3. Remove any optional wheel covers or wheel
ornaments with the tapered end of a wheel
nut wrench. Insert the handle of the wrench
and twist it against the inner wheel cover
flange. For more about removing wheel
covers, see the information later in this
section.
[ER14300( GV)12/95]
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts.
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[ER23500( ALL)04/96]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[ER23600( ALL)01/96]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
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[ER23630( GV)03/96]
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Grand Marquis be
towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If
slingbelt equipment must be used, the towbar
will deform the soft fascia (bumper). However, it
will return to an acceptable shape.
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204 [ER23700( ALL)2/96]
3/4 page art:0001463-ASteel wheel with full wheelcover
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[ER23800( ALL)01/96]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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