wipers Mercury Grand Marquis 1999 Owner's Manuals

Cornering lamps
When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering
lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of
the turn.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
3
1
2
5
4
Controls and features
56

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