Mercury Marauder 2003 Owner's Manuals

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................126
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................104, 108
and child safety seats ............106
description ......................104, 108
disposal ....................................111
driver air bag ..................106, 109
indicator light ...........12, 108, 110
operation .........................106, 109
passenger air bag ...........106, 109
side air bag ..............................108
Air cleaner filter ...............206, 211
Air conditioning ..........................33
Air suspension ...........................130
description ..............................130
warning light .............................13
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................188
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................126±127
Audio system
(see Radio) ..................................19
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................132
fluid, adding ............................204
fluid, checking ........................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specification ..................214
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................212, 214
refill capacities ........................211B
Battery .......................................186
acid, treating emergencies .....186
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....156
maintenance-free ....................186
replacement, specifications ...211
servicing ..................................186
voltage gauge ............................16
BeltMinder ...................................99
Brakes ........................................126
anti-lock ...........................126±127
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 127
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specifications .........212, 214
lubricant
specifications ..................212, 214
shift interlock ..........................131
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....211
CD changer .................................28
CD-single premium .....................19
Cell phone use ............................73
Certification Label ....................216
Changing a tire .........................151
Child safety restraints ..............111
child safety belts ....................111
Index
221

Child safety seats ......................114
attaching with tether
straps .......................................118
in front seat ............................116
in rear seat ..............................116
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............174
instrument panel ....................176
interior .....................................177
interior trim ............................176
plastic parts ............................175
washing ....................................173
waxing .....................................173
wheels ......................................174
wiper blades ............................176
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............33
Clock ............................................24
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................74
overhead ..............................51±52
Controls
power seat .................................89
steering column ........................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............188
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................193, 211
specifications ..................212, 214
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................178
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................165Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............169
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................163
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................170
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................166
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................169
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................204
engine oil .................................182
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........212
Driving under special
conditions ..................................135
through water .........................136
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................156
Emission control system ..........201
Engine ........................................214
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................174
coolant .....................................188
Index
222

idle speed control ...................186
lubrication
specifications ..................212, 214
refill capacities ........................211
service points ..........................181
starting after a collision .........143
Engine block heater .................125
Engine oil ..................................182
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................182
checking and adding ..............182
dipstick ....................................182
filter, specifications ........184, 211
recommendations ...................184
refill capacities ........................211
specifications ..................212, 214
Exhaust fumes ..........................125
F
Floor mats ...................................74
Fluid capacities .........................211
Foglamps .....................................39
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel
economy ............................55, 198
cap .....................................11, 196
capacity ...................................211
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................201
detergent in fuel .....................198
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 196, 198
filter, specifications ........198, 211
fuel filler door override ............73
fuel filler door release ..............72
fuel pump shut-off switch .....143gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........198
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................197, 214
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ..................................144±145
G
Garage door opener ....................68
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 196
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................198
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................136
definition .................................136
driving with a heavy load ......136
location ....................................136
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................136
calculating ...............................136
definition .................................136
driving with a heavy load ......136
location ....................................136
Index
223

H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................40
high beam ...........................14, 39
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................38
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................33
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................56, 68, 70
Hood ..........................................180
I
Ignition ...............................122, 214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................202
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................176
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jack ............................................151
positioning ...............................151
storage .....................................151Jump-starting your vehicle ......156
K
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................81
keypad .......................................82
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................84±86
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........122
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
cargo lamps ...............................40
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42±43
replacing bulbs ....... 43±45, 47±48
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 127
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................14
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
Index
224

traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................14
Limited-slip axle .......................135
Load limits .................................136
GAWR ......................................136
GVWR ......................................136
trailer towing ..........................136
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................75
Lubricant specifications ...212, 214
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Mirrors .........................................51
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61
Moon roof ....................................67
Motorcraft parts ................198, 211
O
Octane rating ............................197
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................182
Overdrive .............................71, 133
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................79
Parking brake ............................127
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....211Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ..................75, 81
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..................129±130
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................211
fluid, specifications .................212
Power Windows ...........................60
R
Radio ............................................19
Radio reception ...........................32
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................144, 151
Remote entry system ...........77, 79
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors .....75, 78
opening the trunk .....................79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............14, 91, 94, 96±98
Safety defects, reporting ..........172
Index
225

Safety restraints ........91, 94, 96±98
belt minder ...............................99
cleaning the safety belts ........103
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................96±98
for children .............................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
warning light and
chime .......................12, 14, 98±99
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................114
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................84±86
Servicing your vehicle ..............179
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........151
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................211, 214
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................212, 214
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle .......122±123,
125
jump starting ..........................156
Steering
speed sensitive .......................130
Steering wheel
controls ..........................50, 63, 67
tilting .........................................50T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................151, 207±209
changing ..........................151±152
checking the pressure ............209
replacing ..................................210
rotating ....................................209
snow tires and chains ............210
tire grades ...............................208
treadwear ................................208
Towing .......................................138
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................138
wrecker ....................................162
Traction control ........................128
active light ................................13
Transmission .............................131
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
lubricant
specifications ..................212, 214
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................76
remote release ....................73, 79
Turn signal ............................14, 42
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................214
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................216
Vehicle loading ..........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........125
Index
226

W
Warning chimes ...........................14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................182
Water, Driving through .............136
Windows
power .........................................60Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....182
checking and cleaning
..............49
operation
...................................49
replacing wiper blades
.............49
Wrecker towing
.........................162
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