headlamp Mercury Grand Marquis 2006 Owner's Manuals
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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo 17
AM/FM stereo cassette 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 21
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25
AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 30
Climate Controls 36
Manual heating and air conditioning 36
Automatic temperature control 37
Rear window defroster 39
Lights 40
Headlamps 40
Turn signal control 44
Bulb replacement 45
Driver Controls 52
Windshield wiper/washer control 52
Steering wheel adjustment 52
Power windows 63
Mirrors 65
Speed control 66
Message center 74
Locks and Security 83
Keys 83
Locks 83
Anti-theft system 91
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Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a predetermined period
of time after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to the
next position from OFF.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise past OFF to the
parking lamp position
, then back to OFF.
The headlamps will turn on under the following conditions:
1. Headlamp switch is turned to the “headlamps on position”.
2. With the ignition in ON or START, wipers turned on and the headlamp
switch in the autolamp position.
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
•the key must be in the ON position,
•the parking brake released, and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is pulled
toward you and is in any of the
following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps (when active)
Foglamps will turn off when the
highbeams are activated.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right
to left to dim the instrument
panel.
Domelamp Control
The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the
domelamp.
•In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
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•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted.
To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block
the light from one headlamp while
adjusting the other.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Usinga4mm
wrench, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
The flash rate of the turn signal will speed up considerably if the left or
right turn lamp bulb (front or rear) is burned out.
Cornering lamps
When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering
lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of
the turn.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map/Courtesy lamps
The courtesy lamps light when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated past the detent.
•the UNLOCK control of the
remote entry controls is pressed
and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate
whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the
door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
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With overhead console
With overhead console and moon
roof
To turn on the map lamps, press the
map lamp control.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
Rotate the lens to illuminate the
lamp. With the lens in the flat
position, the courtesy lamp lights
when:
•Any door is opened.
•The panel dimmer thumbwheel is
rotated fully to the right past
detent.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Headlamp H13
Park, turn and sidemarker lamp (front) 3157 AK (amber)
Cornering lamp (front) 3156K
Tail, stop, turn and sidemarker lamp (rear) 3157K
Backup lamp 3156K
Foglamp 9145
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 912
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Rear reading lamp 578
Map lamp 906
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system
(SOR)37
Dual floorwell lamp 906
Glove compartment 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Overhead console lamps
To remove and replace the lamps in the overhead console:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
overhead console from the headliner
by pulling it straight down.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
back of the lamp housing by pulling
it straight out.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pulling straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the headlamp retainer
bolts and the headlamp assembly.
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