oil pressure Mercury Grand Marquis 2002 Owner's Manuals

Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
Engine oil pressure (if equipped)
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Check
the oil level and add oil if needed.
Refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specifications
chapter.
Engine coolant temperature (if equipped)
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
AIR
BAG
Instrument Cluster
13

Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)
Indicates engine oil pressure. At
normal operating temperature, the
needle will be in the normal range
(the area between the ªLº and ªHº);
if the needle goes below the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and switch off the
engine immediately. Check the oil
level. Add oil if needed (refer to
Engine oilin theMaintenance
and specificationschapter). If the
oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a
qualified technician.
Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)
Indicates battery voltage. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated), have the vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
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VOLTSH
L
Instrument Cluster
19

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