reset Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 s Owner's Guide

Illumination of the ªCheck Engineº light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
Maintenance and care
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GVWR ......................................143
trailer towing ..........................143
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................83
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...218±219
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center ...........................22
reset button ..............................23
select button .............................23
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................78
cleaning ...................................212
side view mirrors (power) .......83
Motorcraft parts ................200, 216
O
Octane rating ............................198
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................171
Overdrive .............................68, 141
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................88
Parking brake ............................135
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....216
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ..................82, 86
Power steering ..........................138
fluid, checking and adding ....183
fluid, refill capacity ................216
fluid, specifications .........218±219
R
Radio ............................................38
Rear window defroster ...............38
Relays ................................152, 157
Remote entry system ...........84, 88
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
opening the trunk .....................87
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............88
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 102, 106±110
Safety defects, reporting ..........233
Safety restraints ........102, 106±110
belt minder .............................112
cleaning the safety belts..115, 215
extension assembly ................111
for adults .........................107±109
for children .....................120±121
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................104
warning light and
chime ...................11, 16, 111±112
Safety seats for children ..........122
Index
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