child seat Mercury Grand Marquis 2003 s Owner's Guide

The tether strap anchors in your
vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
Attach the tether strap only
to the appropriate tether
anchor as shown. The tether strap
may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct
tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under
the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.
4. Open the tether anchor cover.
5. Clip the tether strap to the
anchor as shown.
If the tether strap is clipped
incorrectly, the child safety
seat may not be retained properly
in the event of a collision.
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6. Refer to theInstalling child safety seats with combination lap and
shoulder beltssection of this chapter for further instructions to secure
the child safety seat.
7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments
Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the
child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be
attached to the proper tether anchor. SeeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating
positions marked with the child seat symbol.
The anchors on both sides of the
center of the rear seat are provided
for child seats at the outboard seats,
and are further apart than the pairs
of lower anchors for child seat
installation at other seats. DO NOT
install child seats with LATCH
attachments (rigid or mounted on
belt webbing) to the lower anchors
at the center rear seat. If you install a child seat at the center rear
position, use the vehicle belt and the top tether anchor.
Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.
In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or
death.
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The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seat back. The LATCH
anchors are below the locator
symbols on the seat back.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments. Two plastic LATCH guides can be
obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. They
snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child
seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to
expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the
anchors shown.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten
the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion
when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without
lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child
seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if
the anchors hold the seat in place.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a crash greatly increases.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................147
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................124, 128
and child safety seats ............126
description ......................124, 128
disposal ....................................131
driver air bag ..................126, 129
indicator light ...........13, 128, 130
operation .........................126, 129
passenger air bag ...........126, 129
side air bag ..............................128
Air cleaner filter ...............223, 228
Air conditioning ..........................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Air suspension ...........................151
description ..............................151
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................147
Audio system (see Radio) .........22
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................152
fluid, adding ............................220
fluid, checking ........................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specification ..................231
Auxiliary power point .................73
Axle
lubricant specifications ..230–231
refill capacities ........................228
traction lok ..............................155
B
Battery .......................................202acid, treating emergencies .....202
charging system warning
light ............................................13
jumping a disabled battery ....175
maintenance-free ....................202
replacement, specifications ...228
servicing ..................................202
voltage gauge ............................19
BeltMinder .................................119
Brakes ................................146–147
anti-lock ...................................147
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 147
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specifications .........230–231
lubricant specifications ..230–231
parking ....................................148
shift interlock ..........................151
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....228
Cassette tape player ...................31
CD changer .................................40
CD-single premium .....................22
Cell phone use ............................90
Certification Label ....................233
Changing a tire .........................170
Child safety restraints ..............131
child safety belts ....................131
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..138
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
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Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 48
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................70, 82, 85
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition ...............................142, 231
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................219
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jack ............................................170
positioning ...............................170
storage .....................................170
Jump-starting your vehicle ......175
K
Keyless entry system .................99
autolock .....................................98
keypad .......................................99
programming entry code .......100
Keys .............................92, 101–103
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........142L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
cargo lamps ...............................54
daytime running light ...............53
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs ...................57–62
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 147
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................80
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................14
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................155
Load limits .................................156
GAWR ......................................156
GVWR ......................................156
trailer towing ..........................156
Locks
autolock .....................................98
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................92
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Lubricant specifications ...230–231
Lumbar support, seats .............107
M
Message center ...........................86
reset button ..............................86
select button .............................87
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
fold away ...................................76
heated ........................................75
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Moon roof ....................................81
Motorcraft parts ................214, 228
O
Octane rating ............................213
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................198
Overdrive .............................89, 153
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................96
Parking brake ............................148
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....228
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................111
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................76
Power adjustable foot pedals .....76
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................167
Power door locks ..................92, 98Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................73
Power steering ..................150–151
fluid, checking and adding ....219
fluid, refill capacity ................228
fluid, specifications .................230
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................22
Radio reception .....................44–45
Rear window defroster ...............52
Relays ................................163, 170
Remote entry system ...........94, 96
illuminated entry ......................98
locking/unlocking doors ...........95
opening the trunk .....................96
panic alarm ...............................96
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................97
replacing the batteries .............96
Roadside assistance ..................161
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........123
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 109, 113–117
Safety defects, reporting ..........189
Safety restraints ........109, 113–117
belt minder .............................119
extension assembly ................123
for adults .........................114–116
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................117
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................111
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safety belt maintenance .........123
warning light and
chime ...................13, 16, 118–119
Safety seats for children ..........134
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............109
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................134
cleaning ...................................193
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............101–103
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................170
Spark plugs, specifications ......228,
231
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................230–231
Speed control ..............................77
Speedometer ...............................20
Starting your
vehicle ........................142–143, 145
jump starting ..........................175
Steering
speed sensitive .......................151
Steering wheel
controls ..........................64, 77, 81
tilting .........................................64
T
Tires ...........................170, 224–225
changing ..........................170–171
checking the pressure ............225
replacing ..................................226
rotating ....................................225
snow tires and chains ............227
tire grades ...............................225treadwear ................................224
Towing .......................................157
recreational towing .................160
trailer towing ..........................157
wrecker ....................................180
Traction control ........................149
active light ................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............155
Transmission .............................151
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..230–231
Trip odometer .............................21
Trunk ...........................................93
remote release ....................90, 96
Turn signal ............................14, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................231
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................233
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........146
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................198
Water, Driving through .............155
Windows
power .........................................74
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....198
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