traction control Mercury Grand Marquis 1997 Owner's Manuals

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[GF25100( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
[GF25200( GV)12/95]
If your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud
or snow), you may try to ªrockº it out of the
spot. Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward
(2 [Second] gear is the recommended forward
gear) and reverse gears. At the same time, press
lightly on the accelerator.
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[GF25400( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
[GF25500( ALL)12/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transmission, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[GF25600( ALL)01/96]
High water
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[GF25700( ALL)01/96]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[GF25800( ALL)01/96]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[GF25900( ALL)01/96]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[MC28000( ALL)01/96]
Traction A B C
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[MC28100( ALL)05/96]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
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[MC28150( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straightahead) traction
tests and does not include cornering
(turning) traction.
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[MC28200( ALL)01/96]
Temperature A B C
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[MC28300( ALL)05/96]
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
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[MC28325( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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[MC28350( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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[MC28400( ALL)01/96]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[MC28500( BCGV)03/96]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads
that provide traction in rain or snow. However,
during the winter months in some climates, you
may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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[MC28700( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.
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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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