tire pressure Mercury Grand Marquis 2000 Owner's Manuals

SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been
parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3
miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Tire
Pressure label.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
²Four tire rotation (for vehicles
with aluminum wheels)
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Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located.
The Certification Label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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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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
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