Mercury Grand Marquis 2008 Owner's Manuals

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ABS (see Brakes) .....................179
Air cleaner filter ...............261–262
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................120, 129
and child safety seats ............122
description ......................120, 129
disposal ....................................132
driver airbag ....................122, 130
indicator light .................129, 131
operation .........................122, 130
passenger airbag .............122, 130
side airbag ...............................129
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................239
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................179–180
Anti-theft system ..................94, 98
arming the system ....................99
disarming a triggered
system .......................................99
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................187
fluid, adding ............................259
fluid, checking ........................259
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................263
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........263
refill capacities ........................263traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................237
acid, treating emergencies .....237
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................237
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................237
Belt-Minder.............................115
Booster seats .............................133
Brakes ................................178–179
anti-lock ...........................179–180
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .................263
lubricant specifications ..........263
shift interlock ..................185–186
Bulbs ............................................44
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............132
child safety belts ....................132
Child safety seats ......................136
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................137
in rear seat ..............................137
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................133
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................227
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plastic parts ............................226
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................54
Console ........................................52
overhead ..............................52–53
Controls
power seat ...............................102
steering column ........................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............239
refill capacities ................243, 263
specifications ..........................263
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Cupholder(s) .............................105
Customer Assistance ................191
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................219
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................220
Getting roadside assistance ...191
Getting the service
you need .................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................259
engine oil .................................234
Driving under special
conditions ..................................189
through water .........................190
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emission control system ..........255
Engine ........................................266
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................239
fail-safe cooling .......................244
idle speed control ...................237
lubrication specifications .......263
refill capacities ........................263
service points ..........................232
starting after a collision .........193
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil ..................................234
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........236, 262
recommendations ...................236
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................6
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Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....245
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................263
Foglamps .....................................39
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel
economy ......................56, 76, 252
cap ...........................................248
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................255
detergent in fuel .....................250
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 248, 252
filter, specifications ........245, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........252
octane rating ...................250, 266
quality ..............................250–251
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................245
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................245, 249–250
Fuses ..................................194–195
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............248
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................252
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................192Head restraints .........................100
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............51
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................136
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................257
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................92
autolock .....................................85
keypad .......................................92
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programming entry code .........92
Keys .......................................84, 97
positions of the ignition .........173
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........180
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................185
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................86
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats .............104
M
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................63–64automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........228, 245, 262
O
Octane rating ............................250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................180
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................107
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................65
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................198
Power door locks ..................84–85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..................183–184
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacity ................263
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................194, 201
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Remote entry system ...........88, 92
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors ...........88
opening the trunk .....................89
panic alarm ...............................89
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................90
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................191
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................105, 109–114
Safety defects,
reporting ............................221–222
Safety restraints ........105, 109–114
Belt-Minder...........................115
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................110–113
for children .............................132
lap belt ....................................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................107
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and chime ........115
Safety seats for children ..........136
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................267
Seats ..........................................100
child safety seats ....................136
front seats ...............................100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................94, 97
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 266
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................263
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......175
Starting your vehicle ........173–175
jump starting ..........................208
Steering
speed sensitive .......................184
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Tires ...................................143–144
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..................................205
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................202–203
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................169
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recreational towing
.................172
trailer towing
..........................169
wrecker
....................................214
Traction control
........................181
Traction-lok rear axle
...............185
Transmission
.............................185
brake-shift interlock
(BSI)
................................185–186
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................259
fluid, refill capacities
..............263
lubricant specifications
..........263
Trunk
...........................................87
remote release
....................83, 89
Turn signal
..................................42V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................267
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........176
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................233
Water, Driving through .............190
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................50
checking and adding fluid .....233
replacing wiper blades ...........233
Wrecker towing .........................214
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