brake Mercury Grand Marquis 2005 s Workshop Manual

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................167
Air cleaner filter ...............239–240
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................172
description ..............................172
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................110–111, 118
and child safety seats ............113
description ......................111, 118
disposal ....................................121
driver airbag ....................113, 119
indicator light .................118, 120
operation .........................113, 119
passenger airbag .............113, 119
side airbag ...............................118
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................167–168
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................175
fluid, adding ............................236
fluid, checking ........................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specification ..................244
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
refill capacities ........................241
traction lok ..............................178
B
Battery .......................................217acid, treating emergencies .....217
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................217
BeltMinder .................................105
Brakes ........................................167
anti-lock ...........................167–168
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
shift interlock ..................173–174
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....241
Cell phone use ............................76
Changing a tire .........................137
Child safety restraints ..............121
child safety belts ....................121
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ..............................125
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............206
instrument panel ....................208
interior .....................................208
interior trim ............................208
plastic parts ............................207
washing ....................................205
waxing .....................................205
wheels ......................................206
wiper blades ............................207
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Keys .......................................78, 90
positions of the ignition .........163
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps ...............42–44, 48
replacing bulbs ....... 43–44, 46–48
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................178
Load limits .................................153
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ...242, 244
Lug nuts ....................................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Message center ...........................72
reset button ..............................72
select button .............................73
Mirrors .........................................50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................62heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................67
Motorcraft parts ................230, 240
O
Octane rating ............................229
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................186
Power door locks ..................78, 85
Power mirrors .............................62
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..................171–172
fluid, checking and adding ....235
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .................242
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ................................20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................182, 189
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................84
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Transmission .............................173
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................173–174
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
Trunk ...........................................79
remote release ....................76, 82
Turn signal ..................................41
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................244
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................246
Vehicle loading ..........................153Ventilating your vehicle
...........166
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................213
Water, Driving through
.............179
Windows
power
.........................................61
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................49
checking and adding fluid
.....213
replacing wiper blades
.............49
Wrecker towing
.........................195
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