odometer Mercury Grand Marquis 2000 Owner's Manuals

²Optional instrument cluster
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
²Standard instrument cluster
²Optional instrument cluster
Refer toElectronic Message Centerfor information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.
km/h
MPH
km S
MPH km/h10 203040506070
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20 406080100
120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0 0 0 0
km/h
MPH
km S
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Refer toElectronic Message Centerfor Trip A and Trip B features on
the optional instrument cluster.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº). If it enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
ignition and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance
and carechapter.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
²Standard instrument cluster
0000
2030405060 70
80
90
100
110
120
10
20 406080100120
140
160
180MPHkm/h
000000
TEMPH
C
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For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle
needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could
provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
In Canada:
Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please
have the following information available when contacting a Customer
Assistance Center:
²Your telephone number (home and business)
²The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located
²The year and make of your vehicle
²The date of vehicle purchase
²The current odometer reading
²The vehicle identification number (VIN)
If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish
to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.) or the
Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada).
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing
before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also
allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the
Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing
replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This
Customer assistance
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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
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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

Specification chart,
lubricants ............................198,200
Speed control ..............................62
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle .........113,115
jump starting ..........................144
Steering
speed sensitive .......................122
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................61
Tilt steering wheel ......................61
Tires ......................140,171,172,173
changing ...........................140,141
checking the pressure ............173
replacing ..................................174
rotating ....................................173
snow tires and chains ............175
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ................................172
Towing ................................128,173
recreational towing .................131
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................149
Traction control ........................120
off light ......................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............126
Transmission .............................123fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
lubricant specifications ...198,200
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................85
remote release .....................71,78
Turn signal .............................11,59
Vehicle dimensions ...................200
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................202
Vehicle loading ..........................127
Ventilating your vehicle ...........117
Warning chimes ......................14,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............132
Windows
power .........................................72
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............170
operation ...................................60
replacing wiper blades ...........170
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
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