check engine Mercury Grand Marquis 2008 s Owner's Guide

A
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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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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