wiper fluid Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Owner's Manuals

Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle.
Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car
wash. If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it
is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as
described inCleaning the wiper blades and windshield.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.
Avoid getting wax on the windshield. If you have wax applied at a
commercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades
and windshield as described inCleaning the wiper blades and
windshield.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford Car Care
Chemicals line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Maintenance and care
171

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

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
195