load capacity Mercury Grand Marquis 2002 Owner's Manuals

Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is
submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause
internal transmission damage.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
²Base Curb Weight:Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or
aftermarket equipment.
²Payload:Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants
and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight
rating minus base curb weight.
²GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):Base curb weight plus payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.
²GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):Maximum permissable total
weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Certification Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):Carrying capacity for each axle
system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Certification Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GCW (Gross Combined Weight):The combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
²GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):Maximum permissable
combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and
cargo) and the loaded trailer.
²Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is
determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer
towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
²Maximum Trailer Weight:Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded
vehicle (including occupants and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
²Trailer Weight Range:Specified weight range that the trailer must
fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.
Driving
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²Five tire rotation (for vehicles
with steel wheels and full size
spare tires)
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size,
speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.
Maintenance and Specifications
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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
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