Table Of Contents - Mercury Grand Marquis 1998 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introduction3
Instrumentation4
Warning Lights And Chimes7
Standard Instrument Cluster7
Optional Instrument Cluster7
Low Fuel7
Check Engine7
Light Turns On Solid8
Light Is Blinking8
Air Bag Readiness9
Safety Belt9
Brake System Warning9
Anti-Lock Brake System9
Turn Signal10
High Beams10
Charging System10
Engine Oil Pressure10
Engine Coolant Temperature11
Air Suspension11
O/D Off11
Traction Control Active12
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges13
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges13
Fuel Gauge13
Speedometer14
Odometer15
Trip Odometer16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Battery Voltage Gauge17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge17
Electronic Message Center18
Selectable Features18
Reset18
E/M19
Select19
Message Center Functions19
Dte19
Avg Econ20
Inst Econ21
Trip A And Trip B21
Message Center Indicator Lights22
Avg Speed22
Check Air Suspension22
Overdrive Off22
Indicator Lamp Module23
Low Washer Fluid23
Trunk Ajar23
Controls And Features24
Panel Dimmer Control24
Headlamp Control24
Flash To Pass24
Rear Window Defroster25
Autolamp Control25
Daytime Running Lamps25
Climate Control System26
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System26
Fan Speed Control26
Temperature Control Knob26
Operating Tips27
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System28
Turning The Eatc On29
Turning The Eatc Off29
Automatic Operation29
Temperature Selection30
Temperature Conversion30
Fan Speed31
Manual Override Controls31
Displaying Outside Temperature33
Clock34
Audio System34
Turn Signal Control35
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls35
Cornering Lamps35
Positions Of The Ignition36
Tilt Steering36
Speed Control37
To Turn Speed Control On/Off37
To Set A Speed38
To Set A Higher Set Speed38
To Set A Lower Set Speed39
To Disengage Speed Control39
Homelink Universal Transmitter40
To Return To A Previously Set Speed40
Indicator Light40
Programming41
Note To Canadian Residents42
Operating The Homelink Universal Transmitter42
Training A Rolling Code System42
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror43
Erasing Channels43
Electronic Compass44
Compass Zone Adjustment45
Compass Calibration Adjustment45
Trunk Remote Control46
Power Windows47
Express Down47
Power Door Locks48
Power Side View Mirrors48
Window Lock48
Childproof Door Locks49
Positive Retention Floor Mat50
Remote Entry System50
Unlocking The Doors50
Locking The Doors50
Autolock51
Relock51
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature51
Opening The Trunk52
Sounding A Panic Alarm52
Illuminated Entry52
Replacing The Battery53
Securilock Anti-Theft System54
Replacing Lost Transmitters54
Theft Indicator54
Programming Spare Securilock Keys55
Procedure To Program Spare Securilock Keys To Your Vehicle55
Keyless Entry System56
Programming Your Own Entry Code56
Seating And Safety Restraints58
Head Restraints58
Front Seats58
Using The Manual Recline Function59
Adjusting The Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls59
Adjusting The Power Seats – Seat Mounted Controls61
Using The Power Lumbar Support61
Safety Restraints Precautions61
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts62
Vehicle Sensitive Mode63
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode63
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode64
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode64
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment65
Adjusting The Lap Belt65
Safety Belt Extension Assembly66
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime66
Conditions Of Operation67
Safety Belt Maintenance67
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System68
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions68
Children And Air Bags69
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?70
The Srs Consists Of71
Determining If The System Is Operational71
Safety Restraints For Children72
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles72
Important Child Restraint Precautions72
Children And Safety Belts72
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats73
Installing A Child Seat In The Center Position With Lap Belt77
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps77
Tether Anchorage Hardware77
Starting78
Important Safety Precautions78
Before Starting The Vehicle79
Starting The Engine81
Using The Engine Block Heater81
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes82
Important Ventilating Information82
Driving83
Brakes83
Abs Warning Lamp84
Using Abs84
Parking Brake With Auto-Release84
Traction Control85
Steering86
Air Suspension System87
Speed Sensitive Steering87
Transmission Operation88
Brake-Shift Interlock88
Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission88
Understanding Gearshift Positions88
Vehicle Loading90
Trailer Towing91
Preparing To Tow92
Safety Chains92
Trailer Brakes/Lamps92
Driving While You Tow92
Servicing After Towing93
Trailer Towing Tips93
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat93
Driving Through Water94
Fuel Consumption94
Roadside Emergencies95
Hazard Lights Control95
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch95
Fuses And Relays96
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color97
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel97
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows98
Power Distribution Box99
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows100
Changing The Tires101
Relays101
Temporary Spare Tire Information101
Anti-Theft Lug Nuts102
Removing The Anti-Theft Lug Nut102
Reinstalling The Anti-Theft Lug Nut102
Tire Change Procedure103
Jump Starting Your Vehicle104
Preparing Your Vehicle105
Connecting The Jumper Cables105
Jump Starting106
Removing The Jumper Cables106
Wrecker Towing107
Maintenance And Care108
Service Recommendations108
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle108
Working With The Engine Off/On108
Opening The Hood109
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment110
4.6L Sohc V8 Engine110
Checking The Engine Oil111
Adding Engine Oil112
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations112
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter113
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid113
Windshield Washer Fluid114
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid114
Engine Coolant115
Adding Engine Coolant115
Recycled Engine Coolant116
Coolant Refill Capacity116
Severe Winter Climate117
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works117
Standard Cluster117
Optional Cluster117
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated118
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid119
Checking And Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid120
Battery121
Windshield Wiper Blades123
Checking The Wiper Blades123
Information About Tire Quality Grades124
Changing The Wiper Blades124
To Replace The Wiper Blades124
Treadwear125
Traction A B C125
Temperature A B C125
Servicing Your Tires126
Checking The Tire Pressure126
Tire Rotation126
Snow Tires And Chains127
Replacing The Tires127
What To Know About Automotive Fuels128
Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel129
Choosing The Right Fuel130
Octane Recommendations130
Fuel Quality131
Cleaner Air131
Running Out Of Fuel131
Calculating Fuel Economy131
Emission Control System132
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance Testing133
Replacing Exterior Bulbs134
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs134
To Remove The Headlamp Bulb134
Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs135
To Install The New Bulb135
Aiming The Headlamps136
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Bulbs136
Replacing The Interior Bulbs137
Using The Right Bulbs137
Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle138
Washing Your Vehicle138
Waxing Your Vehicle138
Repairing Paint Chips138
Cleaning The Wheels139
Cleaning The Engine139
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts140
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps140
Cleaning The Wiper Blades And Windshield140
Cleaning The Instrument Panel141
Cleaning The Interior Fabric141
Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts141
Underbody141
Inside Windows142
Capacities And Specifications143
Motorcraft Part Number143
Refill Capacities144
Lubricant Specifications145
Engine Data146
Vehicle Dimensions146
Identifying Your Vehicle148
Safety Compliance Label148
Vehicle Identification Number148
Engine Number148
Reporting Safety Defects149
Index150
Filling Station Information153