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Table Of Contents - Mercury Grand Marquis 2002 Owner's Manual

Mercury 2002 grand marquis owner's guide

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Congratulations4

Safety And Environment Protection5

Protecting The Environment6

Breaking-In Your Vehicle6

Special Notices6

Special Instructions7

Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7

Vehicle Symbol Glossary8

Instrument Cluster10

Warning Lights And Chimes10

Standard Instrument Cluster10

Optional Instrument Cluster10

Light Turns On Solid11

Light Is Blinking11

Check Fuel Cap12

Brake System Warning12

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)12

Air Bag Readiness13

Charging System13

Engine Oil Pressure (If Equipped)13

Traction Control Active14

Air Suspension (If Equipped)14

Low Fuel (If Equipped)14

Message Center Indicator Lights (If Equipped)15

Speed Control15

Safety Belt Warning Chime16

Beltminder Chime16

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime16

Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges17

Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges17

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge18

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (If Equipped)19

Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)19

Trip Odometer22

Entertainment Systems23

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette23

Volume/Power Control23

Treble Adjust24

Speaker Balance Adjust24

Speaker Fade Adjust24

Seek Function25

Seek Function In Radio Mode25

Scan Function25

Scan Function In Radio Mode25

Radio Station Memory Preset26

Setting Memory Preset Stations26

Setting The Clock26

Automatic Music Search27

Tape Direction Select28

Eject Function28

Dolby Noise Reduction28

Am/Fm Stereo / Single Cd Radio29

Seek Function In Cd Or Cd Changer Mode (If Equipped)31

Scan Function In Cd Or Cd Changer Mode (If Equipped)31

Tune Adjust In Radio Mode33

Tune Adjust In Cd Changer Mode (If Equipped)33

Compression Feature34

Shuffle Feature35

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette35

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette (Cd Changer Compatible)35

Starting Autoset Memory Preset40

Tape/Cd Select41

Troubleshooting The Cd Changer (If Equipped)47

Cleaning Compact Discs47

If Sound Skips47

If Your Changer Does Not Work47

Cd And Cd Changer Care48

Cleaning Cassette Player (If Equipped)48

Cassette And Cassette Player Care48

Radio Frequency Information48

Radio Reception Factors49

Audio System Warranties And Service49

Climate Controls50

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning50

Fan Speed Control50

Temperature Control Knob50

To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather Conditions52

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control53

Automatic Operation53

Temperature Selection54

Temperature Conversion54

Manual Override Controls55

Displaying Outside Temperature56

Rear Window Defroster58

Headlamp Control59

Autolamp Control59

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)60

Flash To Pass60

Panel Dimmer Control61

Aiming The Headlamps61

Turn Signal Control61

Cornering Lamps61

Map/Courtesy Lamps62

Replacing Exterior Bulbs62

Using The Right Bulbs62

Bulb Replacement62

Replacing The Interior Bulbs63

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs63

To Install The New Bulb64

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs65

Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs65

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs66

Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs66

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs67

Driver Controls68

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls68

Windshield Wiper Blades68

Checking The Wiper Blades68

To Replace The Wiper Blades69

Tilt Steering69

Auxiliary Power Point70

Power Windows70

Power Side View Mirrors72

Heated Outside Mirrors72

Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)72

To Adjust Your Mirrors72

Electronic Compass (If Equipped)73

Compass Zone Adjustment73

Compass Calibration Adjustment74

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)74

Speed Control (If Equipped)75

To Turn Speed Control On75

To Turn Speed Control Off75

To Set A Speed76

To Set A Higher Set Speed77

To Set A Lower Set Speed77

To Disengage Speed Control78

To Return To A Previously Set Speed78

Indicator Light (If Equipped)79

Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)79

Radio Control Features79

Climate Control Features79

Homelink Universal Transceiver (If Equipped)80

Canadian Programming81

Operating The Homelink Universal Transceiver82

Rolling Code Programming82

Erasing Homelink Buttons83

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button83

Electronic Message Center84

Selectable Features84

To Reset Any Function85

Distance To Empty (Dte)86

Message Center Functions86

Avg Fuel Economy87

Trip A And Trip B88

Avg Speed (Average Speed)88

Overdrive Control89

Activating Overdrive89

Deactivating Overdrive89

Fuel Door Release90

Trunk Remote Control90

Fuel Filler Door Override Release90

Center Console (If Equipped)91

Positive Retention Floor Mat91

Locks And Security92

Power Door Locks92

Anti-Theft System92

Childproof Door Locks93

Interior Luggage Compartment Release93

Remote Entry System (If Equipped)94

Unlocking The Doors95

Locking The Doors95

Deactivating/Activating The Horn Chirp Feature95

Sounding A Panic Alarm96

Opening The Trunk96

Replacing The Battery97

To Replace The Battery97

Replacing Lost Transmitters98

Illuminated Entry98

Autolock (If Equipped)99

Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature99

Keyless Entry System100

Programming Your Own Entry Code100

Erasing Personal Code101

Unlocking The Doors And Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System101

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System102

Locking Doors With The Keyless Entry System102

Automatic Arming103

Automatic Disarming103

Key Information103

Programming Spare Keys105

Seating And Safety Restraints106

Head Restraints106

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat106

Using The Manual Recline Function (If Equipped)107

To Adjust The Front Seatback Using The Manual Recliner108

Using The Power Lumbar Support (If Equipped)108

Adjusting The Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls108

Adjusting The Power Seats – Seat Mounted Controls110

Safety Restraints110

Personal Safety System110

How Does The Personal Safety System Work?111

Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints111

Front Crash Severity Sensor111

Driver's Seat Position Sensor112

Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor (Ocs) (If Equipped)112

Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors113

Front Safety Belt Pretensioners113

Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors113

Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational113

Safety Restraints Precautions114

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts115

Vehicle Sensitive Mode116

Automatic Locking Mode116

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode116

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode116

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode117

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment118

Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt (If Equipped)118

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime119

Conditions Of Operation120

One Time Disable122

Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature122

Safety Belt Extension Assembly124

Safety Belt Maintenance124

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)125

Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions125

Children And Air Bags127

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?127

Determining If The System Is Operational129

Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles129

Safety Restraints For Children130

Important Child Restraint Precautions130

Children And Safety Belts130

Safety Seats For Children131

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats131

When Installing A Child Safety Seat132

Installing Child Safety Seats In Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Positions133

Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions135

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps136

Positions Of The Ignition138

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle138

Important Safety Precautions139

Starting The Engine141

Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)141

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes142

Important Ventilating Information142

Abs Warning Lamp144

Parking Brake With Auto-Release144

Traction Control/Advancetrac145

Air Suspension System (If Equipped)147

Speed Sensitive Steering (Except Police Vehicles)147

Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)148

Brake-Shift Interlock148

Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission149

Understanding Gearshift Positions149

Forced Downshifts152

Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)152

Driving Through Water152

Vehicle Loading153

Trailer Towing154

Preparing To Tow155

Safety Chains155

Driving While You Tow156

Servicing After Towing156

Trailer Towing Tips156

Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)157

All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles157

Roadside Emergencies158

Getting Roadside Assistance158

Using Roadside Assistance158

Hazard Flasher Switch159

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch160

Fuses And Relays161

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color161

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel162

Coded Fuses Table162

Power Distribution Box164

Coded High-Current Fuses Table165

Changing The Tires166

Temporary Spare Tire Information166

Tire Change Procedure167

Jack Location169

Jump Starting Your Vehicle171

Preparing Your Vehicle171

Connecting The Jumper Cables172

Jump Starting174

Removing The Jumper Cables174

Wrecker Towing176

Customer Assistance177

Getting The Services You Need177

The Dispute Settlement Board180

Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration183

Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada183

Ordering Additional Owner's Literature184

Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)186

Washing The Exterior Of Your Vehicle187

Protecting The Paint Finish Of Your Vehicle187

Cleaning Your Vehicle187

Repairing Paint Chips188

Cleaning The Wheel Rims And Covers188

Cleaning The Engine189

Washing Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts190

Washing The Exterior Lamps190

Cleaning The Windshield, Wiper Blades And Rear Window190

Cleaning The Instrument Panel191

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags191

Cleaning The Interior Fabric, Carpets And Cloth Seats191

Cleaning Leather Seats (If Equipped)192

Cleaning The Inside Windows192

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts192

Underbody Preservation192

Maintenance And Specifications194

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment196

Windshield Washer Fluid197

Washer Fluid197

Checking The Engine Oil197

Adding Engine Oil199

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations199

Engine Coolant203

Checking Engine Coolant203

Adding Engine Coolant204

Recycled Engine Coolant206

Coolant Refill Capacity206

Severe Climates207

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling207

If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates207

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works208

If The Engine Begins To Overheat208

Continued Operation Will Increase The Engine Temperature209

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated209

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels210

Fuel Information210

Observe The Following Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel211

Fuel Filler Cap212

Choosing The Right Fuel213

Octane Recommendations213

Fuel Quality213

Running Out Of Fuel214

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy215

Measuring Techniques215

Filling The Tank215

Calculating Fuel Economy216

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits216

Epa Window Sticker218

Emission Control System218

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing219

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid220

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid221

Transmission Fluid222

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)222

Low Fluid Level222

Correct Fluid Level223

High Fluid Level223

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels223

Air Filter Maintenance224

Changing The Air Filter Element224

Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading225

U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades225

Traction Aa A B C226

Temperature A B C226

Servicing Your Tires227

Checking The Tire Pressure227

Tire Rotation227

Replacing The Tires228

Snow Tires And Chains229

Motorcraft Part Numbers230

Refill Capacities230

Lubricant Specifications232

Vehicle Dimensions234

Identifying Your Vehicle235

Certification Label235

Vehicle Identification Number235

Engine Number236

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