engine coolant Mercury Grand Marquis 2002 s User Guide

Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The ªfail-safeº distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
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How fail-safe cooling works
²Standard cluster
²Optional cluster
If the engine begins to overheat:
²The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area
(if your vehicle is equipped with analog gauges).
²The engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate all eight bars
and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute (if your
vehicle is equipped with digital gauges).
²The
symbol will illuminate.
²TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²The engine power will be limited.
²The air conditioning system will be disabled.
TEMPH
C
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H
C
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Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
²The
symbol will begin to flash.
²If your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars will
flash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute.
²The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65±650
Battery-heavy duty BXT-65±750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
2Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF13.2L (13.9 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (US) or
CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS-
M97B51±A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONtV
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................125
and child safety seats ............127
description ..............................125
disposal ....................................129
driver air bag ..........................127
indicator light ...................13, 129
operation .................................127
passenger air bag ...................127
Air cleaner filter ...............224, 230
Air conditioning ..........................53
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................50
Air suspension ...........................147
description ..............................147
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................203
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................143
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................149
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specification ..................233
Auxiliary power point ...........70, 91
Axle
lubricant specifications ..232±233
refill capacities ........................230
traction lok ..............................152
B
Battery .......................................200
acid, treating emergencies .....200charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....171
maintenance-free ....................200
replacement, specifications ...230
servicing ..................................200
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder ...............................120
Brakes ........................................142
anti-lock ...................................143
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 144
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specifications .........232±233
lubricant specifications ..232±233
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................74
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....230
Cassette tape player ...................35
CD changer .................................45
Certification Label ....................235
Child safety restraints ..............130
child safety belts ....................130
Child safety seats ......................131
attaching with tether straps ..136
in front seat ............................133
in rear seat ......................133, 135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............189
exterior ....................................192
instrument cluster lens ..........191
Index
240

instrument panel ....................191
interior .....................................191
plastic parts ............................190
safety belts ..............................192
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................187
wheels ......................................188
windows ..................................192
wiper blades ............................190
Clock ......................................32, 70
Compass, electronic ....................73
calibration .................................74
set zone adjustment .................73
Console ........................................91
Controls
power seat .......................108, 110
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............203
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................206, 230
specifications ..................232±233
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Customer Assistance ................158
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................179
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................183
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you
need .........................................177
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................184
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................180Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................183
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................60
Defrost
rear window ..............................58
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................222
engine oil .................................197
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................152
E
Electronic message center .........84
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................171
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ................................233±234
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................189
coolant .....................................203
fail-safe coolant ......................207
idle speed control ...................200
lubrication
specifications ..................232±233
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..........................196
starting after a collision .........160
Engine block heater .................141
Index
241

Engine oil ..................................197
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................197
checking and adding ..............197
dipstick ....................................197
filter, specifications ........199, 230
recommendations ...................199
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232±233
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
F
Fail safe cooling ........................207
Floor mats ...................................91
Fluid capacities .........................230
Fuel ............................................210
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap .....................................12, 212
capacity ...................................230
choosing the right fuel ...........213
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................214
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................210, 212, 215
filter, specifications ........214, 230
fuel filler door override ............90
fuel filler door release ..............90
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
gauge .........................................20
improving fuel economy ........215
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........213, 233±234
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................214
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................210
Fuses ..................................161±162G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 212
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................18
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................20
odometer ...................................21
speedometer .............................21
trip odometer ............................22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................153
calculating ...............................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints .........................106
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................61
autolamp system .......................59
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............60
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam ...........................15, 60
replacing bulbs .........................63
Index
242

turning on and off ....................59
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................53
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................50
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................80, 82±83
Hood ..........................................195
I
Ignition .......................138, 233±234
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................219
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................191
cluster ................................10, 191
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................166
positioning ...............................166
storage .....................................166
Jump-starting your vehicle ......171
K
Keyless entry system ...............100
autolock .....................................99
keypad .....................................100
programming entry code .......100
Keys ...........................102±103, 105
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........138L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
cargo lamps ...............................61
daytime running light ...............60
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........60
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps ...............59, 62±63
replacing bulbs ....... 62±63, 65±67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................61
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 144
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................11
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................79
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Load limits .................................153
GAWR ......................................153
GVWR ......................................153
trailer towing ..........................153
Locks
autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................92
Index
243