engine oil Mercury Grand Marquis 2000 s Owner's Guide

quality ......................................179
running out of fuel .................179
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................175
Fuses ...................................135,136
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................180
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................18
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............127
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................127
driving with a heavy load ......127
location ....................................127
Hazard flashers .........................134
Head restraints ...........................87
Headlamps ...................................24
aiming ......................................190
autolamp system .......................25
bulb specifications ..................189
daytime running lights .............24
flash to pass ..............................25
high beam ............................11,25
replacing bulbs .......................185
turning on and off ....................24
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................26heating and air conditioning
system .......................................26
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ................65,66,67,68
Hood ..........................................151
Ignition .......................................200
positions of the ignition ...........60
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................107
Inspection/
maintenance (I/M) testing .......184
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ...................................8,194
lighting up
panel and interior .....................24
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................82
programming entry code .........83
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........60
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................189
cargo lamps ...............................24
daytime running light ...............24
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....24
interior lamps ....................24,189
replacing bulbs .........185,187,189
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................59
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................12
Index
217

anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,119
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check engine ...............................9
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................65
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................127
GAWR ......................................127
GVWR ......................................127
trailer towing ..........................127
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ....198,200
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............91
Message center ...........................20
reset button ..............................20
select button .............................21
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................69
cleaning ...................................192
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Motorcraft parts .................180,197
Octane rating ............................179
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................153
Overdrive ..............................61,125
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................78
Parking brake ............................119
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....197Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................138
Power door locks ...................73,76
Power steering ..........................122
fluid, checking and adding ....164
fluid, refill capacity ................197
fluid, specifications ..........198,200
Radio ............................................35
Relays .................................135,140
Remote entry system ............75,78
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
opening the trunk .....................78
panic alarm ...............................78
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........14,91,92,93,94,95
Safety defects, reporting ..........214
Safety restraints ......91,92,93,94,95
belt minder ...............................97
cleaning the
safety belts .......................100,195
extension assembly ..................96
for adults .........................92,93,94
for children ......................105,106
lap belt ......................................95
warning light
and chime ...................10,14,96,97
Safety seats for children ..........107
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................107
cleaning ............................195,196
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................80,81
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................197,200
Index
218

Required 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 SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Label located on
the rear passenger door jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
Power steering fluid
capacityFill 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 the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Police Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
224