check engine Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 s Owner's Guide

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
²Place approved fuel container on the ground.
²DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
²Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
²DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
ªCheck Fuel Capº illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON
position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check
the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the Check Fuel
Cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon warning. When the
fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a
period of normal driving.It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of ªRegularº unleaded
gasoline. ªPremiumº unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly
in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become
more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world's automakers
issued the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline
specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control
system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide
Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier
about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada,
look for fuels that display theAuto Makers' Choiceylogo.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªCheck Engineº indicator may come on. For more information on
the ªCheck Engineº indicator, refer to theInstrumentationchapter.
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²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
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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.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................116
and child safety seats ............118
description ..............................116
disposal ....................................120
driver air bag ..........................118
indicator light ...................10, 120
operation .................................118
passenger air bag ...................118
Air cleaner filter ...............188, 216
Air conditioning ..........................29
automatic temperature
control system ..........................32
Air suspension ...........................138
description ..............................138
warning light .............................13
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................175
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................134±135
Audio system (see Radio) .........38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................140
fluid, adding ............................183
fluid, checking ........................183
fluid, refill capacities ..............216
fluid, specification ..................219
Auxiliary power point ...........65, 83
Axle
lubricant specifications ..218±219
refill capacities ........................216
traction lok ..............................143B
Battery .......................................186
acid, treating emergencies .....186
charging system warning light..13
jumping a disabled battery ....162
maintenance-free ....................186
replacement, specifications ...216
servicing ..................................186
voltage gauge ............................21
Belt minder ...............................112
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ...........................134±135
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 135
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....174
fluid, refill capacities ..............216
fluid, specifications .........218±219
lubricant specifications ..218±219
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................64
shift interlock ..........................139
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....216
Cassette tape player ...................50
CD changer .................................60
Certification Label ....................221
Child safety restraints ..............121
child safety belts ....................121
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..127
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ......................124, 126
Cleaning your vehicle ...............210
Index
234

engine compartment ..............213
exterior ............................211±212
exterior lamps .........................212
instrument cluster lens ..........215
instrument panel ....................214
interior .....................................215
mirrors .....................................212
plastic parts ............................212
safety belts ..............................215
washing ....................................211
waxing .....................................211
wheels ......................................212
windows ..................................215
wiper blades ............................213
woodtone trim ........................215
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ............................................64
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................83
Controls
power seat .......................100±101
steering column ........................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
coolant temperature light ........11
refill capacities ................179, 216
specifications ..................218±219
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................229
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................222
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................228Getting roadside assistance ...149
Getting the service
you need .................................222
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................231
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................224
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................227
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................183
engine oil .................................171
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........218
Driving under special conditions
through water .........................148
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................162
Emission control system ..........203
Engine ................................219±220
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................213
coolant .....................................175
fail-safe coolant ......................180
idle speed control ...................186
Index
235

lubrication
specifications ..................218±219
refill capacities ........................216
service points ..........................170
starting after a collision .........150
Engine block heater .................132
Engine oil ..................................171
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 216
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................216
specifications ..................218±219
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................216
Fuel ............................................195
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap .....................................10, 197
capacity ...................................216
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................199
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................195, 197, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 216
fuel filler door override ............80
fuel filler door release ..............80
fuel pump shut-off switch .....150
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........200
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........198, 219±220quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................199
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................195
Fuses ..................................152±153
G
Garage door opener ....................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 197
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................200
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........22
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints ...........................98
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ......................................210
Index
236

autolamp system .......................28
bulb specifications ..................209
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................12, 28
replacing bulbs .......................205
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................29
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................74, 76±77
Hood ..........................................169
I
Ignition .........................67, 219±220
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..122
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................214
cluster ..................................8, 215
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................27
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................157
positioning ...............................157
storage .....................................157
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keyless entry system .................93
autolock .....................................86keypad .......................................93
programming entry code .........94
Keys .......................................90±92
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition ...........67
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................28
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................209
cargo lamps ...............................27
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....27
interior lamps ...................27, 209
replacing bulbs ...............205±209
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 135
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine ...............................9
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................12
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................11
speed control ............................73
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................143
GAWR ......................................143
Index
237

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
238