low oil pressure Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 Owner's Manuals

Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure (if equipped)
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level and
add oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the
engine is off.
Air suspension (if equipped)
²Standard instrument cluster
²Optional instrument cluster
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Also illuminates when the
air suspension requires repair, the
air suspension switch is OFF or the
load limit is exceeded. For
information on the air suspension system, refer to theDrivingchapter.
AIR
SUSP
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
Instrumentation
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Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle remains
in the normal range (the area
between the ªHº and ªLº).
If the gauge indicates low pressure,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.
Add oil if needed (refer toEngine
oilin theMaintenance and carechapter). If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified
technician.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center allows you to:
²see problems such as door ajar,
air suspension, trunk ajar, washer
fluid low
²see how many kilometers/miles
you can drive before running out
of fuel
²see when overdrive has been deactivated
²monitor the average fuel economy
²check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
²monitor the average speed
OILH
L
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DISTANCE
TO EMPTY
TRIP
AAVG FUEL
ECONOMY
TRIP
BAVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
Instrumentation
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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

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-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
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 capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. 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 and Handling Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
240