clock Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Owner's Manuals

SCAN
BASS TREB BAL FADE
SIDE
EJ
REW FF1 - 2TAPE
AMSVOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE
AM
FMCLK
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FM1ST
L
NORM A/CVENT FLOORFLR • DEFDEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMPAUTOMATICOFFFAUTO
HM
OILH
L
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
Electronic
sound system
(pg. 35)
Climate control
systems
(pg. 26)Clock
(pg. 34)Traction
control switch*
(pg. 109) Gearshift
(w/overdrive button)
(pg. 114)
Instrumentation
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Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a preselected period of
time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
²To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up
to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control
counterclockwise.
²To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the key must be in the ON position,
²the parking brake released, and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
OFF
AUTO
LAMPP
R.DEF.
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²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air
conditioner as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
CLOCK
Press H to set the hour.
Press M to set the minute.
HM
HM
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Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytreduces
the amount of hiss and static during
tape playback.
Press the
control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Setting the clock
Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode while in radio mode.
To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press:
²
to decrease hours and
²
to increase hours.
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4
TAPE
AMS
CLK
SEEKSEEK
TUNE TUNE
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To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press:
²
to decrease minutes and
²
to increase minutes.
The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds,
when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.
Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media
information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to
the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be
displayed.
TAPE
AMS
CLK
SEEK
TUNE
SEEK
TUNE
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 15A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch, Speed
Control, Multi-Function Switch
2 30A Wiper Control Module, Windshield Wiper
Motor
3 Ð Not Used
4 15A Lighting Control Module, Main Light Switch
5 15A Backup Lamps, Variable Assist Power
Steering (VAPS), Turn Signals, Air
Suspension, Daytime Running Lamps,
Electronic Day/Night Mirror, Shift Lock,
EATC, Speed Chime Warning
6 15A Speed Control, Main Light Switch, Lighting
Control Module, Clock
7 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power
Diode, Ignition Coils
8 15A
Lighting Control Module, Power Mirrors,
PATS, Keyless Entry, Module, Clock Memory,
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC), Power Windows, SecuriLock
9 30A Blower Motor, A/C-Heater Mode Switch
18 17
15 16
8
412 7659 12 101114
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3
Roadside emergencies
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5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground. Refer to
Anti-theft lug nutsfor information
on removing anti-theft lug nuts.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
6. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door closest to the tire
you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH
INTERRUPTEUR DE
LA SUSPENSION
PNEUMATIQUE
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENTOFF-ARRET
To prevent sudden
vehicle movement,
turn off air suspen-
sion switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or
towing vehicle.
Pour prévenir tout mouvement soudain du véhi-
cule, placer à l'arrêt l'interrupteur de la suspension
pneumatique avant de lever to véhicule (cric ou
pont élévateur) ou de le remorquer.
OFF
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To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put
any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.
²Never use the rear differential
as a jacking point.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away.
12. If using a mini-spare tire, turn
off the traction control switch (if
equipped).
13. Turn on the air suspension
switch (if equipped).
Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, one of the lug nuts on each
wheel must be removed and
replaced with a special key. The key
and registration card are attached to
the lug wrench and stored with the spare tire. If you lose the key, send
the registration card to the manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a
replacement key. If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your
nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set
of keys.Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.
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Removing the anti-theft lug nut
1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure you hold the key
square to the lug nut. If you hold the key at an angle, you could damage
the key and the lug nut.
2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on
the key with the wrench.
3.
Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to remove the lug nut.
Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut
1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut.
2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on
the key with the wrench.
3. Install the lug nut.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability.
Preparing your vehicle
1.Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
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Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and
vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield
washer fluid.
Do not mix conventional green coolant, orange coolant or
recycled coolants together in your vehicle. Use only the type of
coolant with which your vehicle was originally equipped. If you
are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires, contact
your local dealer.
If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
water to the engine coolant reservoir. DO NOT ADD ENGINE COOLANT
DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR.
Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you MUST replace it
with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you
drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of coolant
and water to bring the liquid level to the fill line on the reservoir.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow these steps to avoid
personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly
turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed
in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
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