steering Mercury Grand Marquis 2006 s Owner's Guide

For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
6Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R75E)
2Motorcraft
MERCONVATF13.9 quarts (13.2L)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)18.6 quarts (17.6L)
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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 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A (except
CA, OR and
NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and
NM)WSS-
M97B51–A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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wiper blades ............................217
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................53, 55
Controls
power seat ...............................101
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............230
refill capacities ................234, 252
specifications ..................254–255
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Defrost
rear window ..............................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................225
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........254
Driving under special
conditions ..................................183
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ................................255–256
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................230
fail-safe cooling .......................235
idle speed control ...................228
lubrication
specifications ..................254–255
refill capacities ........................252
service points ..........................223
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................225
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................225
checking and adding ..............225
dipstick ....................................225
filter, specifications ........227, 251
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................90
keypad .......................................91
programming entry code .........91
Keys .......................................83, 96
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...254–255
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center .....................74–75english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........219, 236, 251
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................225
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....251
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................106
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................83, 90
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................252
fluid, specifications .................254
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ....................17, 19, 21, 25, 30
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Rear window defroster ...............39
Relays ................................187, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........87
opening the trunk .....................87
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........113
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................104, 108–112
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........104, 108–112
belt minder .............................114
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................109–112
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................106
safety belt maintenance .........113
warning light and chime ........114
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................257
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............104
Seats ............................................99
child safety seats ....................135
front seats .................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .............251, 255–256
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................254–255
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................177
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tires ...........................143–144, 195
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................156
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................150
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............151
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
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