Steering - Mercury Grand Marquis 2002 Owner's Manual

Driving
The Traction Control
of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid
which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice
covered roads.
During Traction Control
of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not
"rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to "dig" the
vehicle out and enable a successful
"rocking" maneuver.
The traction control indicator
flashes during a Traction Control
system event.
If the traction control indicator
comes on and stays lit, either:
the Traction Control
the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
The Traction Control
key from OFF to ON until you deactivate the system using the traction
control switch on the instrument panel left of the steering column.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
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system will allow your vehicle to make better use
operation you may hear an electric motor type
system requires service, or
system will be on every time you turn the ignition
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