fuel Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 s Service Manual

Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................90
and child safety seats ..............91
description ................................90
disposal ......................................94
indicator light ...........................93
passenger air bag .....................92
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ......28,29,30,31,33
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................76
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................113,114,115
Axle
refill capacities ........................175
Brakes ........................................106
anti-lock ............................106,107
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............107
fluid, checking and adding ....141
shift interlock ..........................112
Break-in period .............................2
CD changer ..................51,53,54,55
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ..100
in rear seat ...........................97,99
tether anchorage hardware ...100
Cleaning your vehicle ...............170
engine compartment ..............172
exterior .............................171,174
exterior lamps .........................173
interior .....................................174
plastic parts ............................173
washing ....................................171
waxing .....................................171
wheels ......................................172
windows ..................................174
wiper blades ............................173
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic ....................65calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................66
Controls ........................61,62,63,64
power seat ............................82,83
Coolant ......................................144
checking and adding ..............143
refill capacities ........................144
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .......................187,188,189
Ford Extended Service Plan .181
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................186
Getting roadside assistance ...180
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................191
The Dispute Settlement
Board ..................183,184,185,186
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Emission control system ..........164
Engine
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........7
coolant .....................................142
idle speed control ...................150
service points ..........................138
starting after a collision .........120
Engine block heater .................104
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............140
dipstick ....................................139
specifications ...................139,140
Exhaust fumes ..........................105
Fail safe cooling .................145,146
Floor mats ...................................70
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........159
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................164
Index
193

detergent in fuel .....................161
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................157,159
quality ......................................160
running out of fuel .................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................157
Fuses ...................................121,122
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............161,162,163,164
Gauges .........................................12
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
trip odometer ............................15
Hazard flashers .........................120
Head restraints ......................80,81
Headlamps
aiming ......................................170
bulb specifications ..................170
high beam ..............................9,24
Heating ........................................26
heating and air
conditioning system ............26,27
Hood ..........................................137
Ignition .......................................177
Inspection/maintenanc e(I/M)
testing ........................................166
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................173
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................77
programmin gentry
code .................................77,78,79
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........56
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........24
instrument panel, dimming .....24
interior lamps .........................169
replacing bulbs ..166,167,168,169
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...................55,56
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........9,22
brake .......................................8,23
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................6
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
speed control ............................61
traction control active .........11,22
turn signal indicator ...................9
Locks
childproof ..................................70
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................65
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Motorcraft parts ........................161
Octane rating ............................160
Overdrive .....................................57
Parking brake ............................107
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................124
Power door locks ...................69,72
Power steering ...................110,111
fluid, checking and adding ....147
Index
194

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Certification Label
located on the driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
Power steering fluid capacity
2Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
200