maintenance reset Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Owner's Manuals

Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Refer to electronic message center for Trip A and Trip B features on the
optional instrument cluster.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº). If it enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
ignition and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance
and carechapter.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
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Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To
begin this process:
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
2. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
3. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the
vehicle.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle, the idle quality of
your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually
relearned.
²If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been
installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once
the battery is reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your community's
standards for disposal. Call your
local recycling center to find out
more about recycling automotive batteries.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
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If you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have
the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive
if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, items, sells,
leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted
to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from
working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on the
Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service
Engine Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights
and Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light
on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the OBD-II system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº condition. To
ready the OBD-II system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city
and highway driving is necessary as described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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Headlamps ...................................23
autolamp system .......................24
daytime running lights .............24
flashing ......................................23
high beam .................................23
Heating ........................................25
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................108
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................140
lighting up panel and interior .23
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................50
keypad .......................................55
programming entry code ....55,56
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
headlamps ...............................133
high-mount brakelamp ...........135
interior lamps .........................136
parking lamps .........................134
tail lamps .................................135
License plate lamps ..................135
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,22
brake .......................................8,22
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
fuel reset .....................................6
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lubricant specifications ...........144Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................42
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ........................142
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................51
Parking brake ..............................83
Power door locks ........................47
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....118
Radio ............................................33
Refill capacities for fluids ........143
Relays ...................................95,100
Remote entry system .................49
illuminated entry ......................51
locking/unlocking doors ...........49
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................53
replacing the batteries .............52
Reporting safety defects ..........148
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts ........140
extension assembly ..................65
for children ...............................71
lap and shoulder belts ...61,62,63
maintenance ..............................66
proper use .................................60
warning light
and chime ........................11,65,66
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....76
in rear seat ................................76
tether anchorage hardware .....76
Seats ............................................57
adjusting the seat, manual ..57,58
adjusting the seat, power ...58,60
cleaning upholstery ................140
Index
150