jump start Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Owner's Manuals

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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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for a
further three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle's battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company
dealership, or towing to your selling dealership if within 56 km (35
miles). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck
in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as
impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, it's found in
the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury
vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call
1±800±521±4140. In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
Should you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford will reimburse a
reasonable amount. To obtain information about reimbursement, call
1-800-241-3673 in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles; or if
you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1±800±521±4140. Call 1±800±665±2006 in
Canada.
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Radio ..............35,36,37,38,39,40,42
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51
Relays .................................121,126
Remote entry system ............70,73
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................75
replacing the batteries .............74
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........192
Safety restraints ...........84,85,86,87
cleaning the safety belts ...89,174
extension assembly ..................88
for children ...............................94
lap belt ......................................87
warning light and chime .....88,89
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................84
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ......................95
cleaning ...................................174
Servicing your vehicle ..............136
Spark plugs, specifications .......175
Specification chart, lubricants .176
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your vehicle .........101,103
jump starting ............130,131,133
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................57Tires ....................................153,154
changing ...........................126,127
checking the pressure ............154
replacing ..................................156
rotating ....................................154
snow tires and chains ............157
tire grades ...............................154
treadwear ................................153
Towing .........................117,118,119
wrecker ....................................135
Traction control ........................109
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............147,148,149
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ..........................67
Vehicle dimensions ...................177
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................179
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Warning chimes ......................11,22
Washer fluid ..............................142
Water, Driving through .............119
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........129,130
Windows .................................67,68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............152
operation ...................................56
replacing wiper blades ...........152
Index
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