1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 1st Printing
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Manual
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis manual content summary:
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Restraints ...119 Starting ...151 Driving ...157 Roadside Emergencies ...175 Maintenance and Care ...205 Capacities and Specifications ...253 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ...259 Customer Assistance ...261 Accessories ...273 Quick Index ...285 Index ...295 Service Station Information ...316 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged. Our Guiding Principles u Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority. work must be done with you in mind, providing better - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society. Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
numbers on the first page of this Owner's Guide. Ford Extended Service Plan More Protection for Your Vehicle You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
, you should take these steps: The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. u Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special "break-in - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
Instrumentation Grand Marquis instrument panel 7 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. Your vehicle is equipped with one - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
The mechanical cluster 9 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately. 10 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
by a qualified service technician. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
on, or you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag readiness light Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked. The charging system - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off indicator light This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
fuel gauge indicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Your car must be turned to ON for this light to come on. The low fuel alert light Air Suspension Light (If equipped) This light tells you if the air suspension needs repair or if the air suspension switch (in the trunk on the right side) is OFF - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
light still glows, check to see if the air suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch OFF and have the system checked as soon as possible. 2. Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
from the ignition switch ON position. When you turn the ignition key to the ON or ACC position, all the display segments will light up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge is working. Then the gauge will show you how much fuel you have in the tank. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. The engine coolant temperature gauge If your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. Turn off the engine. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
voltage when the ignition key is in the ON position. If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper range of the normal band while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
immediately or severe engine damage could result. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see the Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your car should be on - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
Contact your nearest dealer for further service actions. For more information about adding oil, see Engine Oil Recommendations in the Index. The nor the high beam indicator light will flash like the other indicators do for the self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash on and remain - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
Electronic cluster 22 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
is identified by a thermometer symbol, an "H" (hot), and a "C" (cold). The "NORM" indicates the normal operating range. The bars will move into the normal operating range as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. If - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
lights. The high beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off. The check engine warning light Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag readiness light Charging System Warning Light This light comes on when you turn your ignition key from OFF to ON. The light should go out when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. If - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
road as soon as safely possible. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not follow - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
indicator lights Speed Control Indicator Light This light comes on when the speed control system is actively maintaining the set speed. It will go off when the brakes are used or if the speed control is turned off. The speed control indicator light This light does not indicate any problems but - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
tank reaches 1/8 or approximately 2 gallons (8 liters), a flashing fuel pump will appear. Turn the ignition switch off while fueling to obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication. NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) display CO or CS, then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in for service. 29 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
your dealer for service as soon as possible. Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to 195 km/h. You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just below the message center display to show - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
odometer displays the word "ERROR" contact your dealer for service. The Electronic Message Center Along with information the warning lights and gauges provide, the electronic message center lets you: u see problems such as Door Ajar, Air Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid drive with the fuel - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
your instantaneous fuel economy u check the distance you have travelled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B u monitor your average speed Message center display showing all segments on All of the message center functions are controlled by the three switches located just below the message - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
right or left side of the SELECT button to choose the function you would like to set. Push the RESET button and the selected message center function will be reset to zero. (The only functions which can be reset to zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B, and AVG SPEED.) 2. What - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
in your tank under standard driving conditions. Remember to turn off the ignition sound a tone for one (1) second. The message center will remain in the DTE function until you push the problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. 34 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
in miles per gallon or liters per 100 kilometers. Your message center computes this figure using the distance traveled and fuel used information. up u Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations fill-up to another u Variations in top-off procedure from one - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
0 and 99 miles/gallon (1 to 99 L/km). Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. TRIP A and TRIP B - Elapsed Distance Traveled These two functions of the message center allow you to see how far you have traveled since you last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
at 0 miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour. Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped) This light glows momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position. With the ignition on this light will remain on to indicate that the air suspension switch (located in the trunk on the right side) is - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 41
the air suspension switch (located in the trunk on the right side) off and take your vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible. The check air suspension light Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off indicator light This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42
not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transmission. Low Washer Fluid Light This light comes on when there is less than a quarter of the container - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
to ON. With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5) times and sound a tone for one (1) second, and then the light will remain on. The trunk ajar light Indicator Lamp Module The following warning lights are on the indicator lamp module. The following section details what each of these - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 44
by a qualified service technician. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also lit. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 45
braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 46
shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately. 43 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47
Electronic Sound Systems Luxury Audio System (Analog) 45 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 48
the Controls on desired frequency band. Pushing the "AM/FM" button causes the frequency band to switch from "AM" to "FM1" to "FM2" to "AM", changing one hold down either the right or left side of the "TUNE" button. Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 49
u Using the "SEEK" function Press the right a side of the "SEEK" button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left b side of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable stations can be passed over - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 50
begin playing the station stored on memory button 1. To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the manually-set memory button stations, simply push the "AUTOSET" button. Display will show "AUTO" then "OFF". The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band, the radio will store - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 51
balance of your radio u Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response Push the "BASS/TREB" popout knob to gain access to the bass and treble controls. Bass control allows you to adjust the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. The outer ring of the "BASS/TREB" knob adjusts the bass (turn - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 52
vehicle. There is an internal antenna module that will switch between AM and FM, when bands are changed, for maximum reception performance. NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other type of antenna system to your audio system. Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player NOTE: Radio power must be - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 53
button. The radio will automatically begin playing while the tape is rewinding. The light above the "REW" button will blink while in the rewind mode. Press " to stop rewinding. u Using the "SEEK" function with your cassette tape player While in the tape mode, push the right a side of the "SEEK - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
button. u How to change the side of the tape being played The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the "SIDE 1-2" light above the k button will be illuminated. Tape error messages Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may experience. Error codes - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 55
tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to qualified personnel for service. TD E3 - Loading error. Push "EJECT" to eject tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears in the display, try another tape. Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes In order to keep your cassette tape - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 56
Electronic Search Cassette 54 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 57
Using the Controls on Your New will remain in the position it was set at when radio power was switched off. Selecting the AM or FM frequency band Push the "AM/FM" cassette mode). Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are used with the station - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 58
four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You can manually locate the station using the "SCAN/TUNE" button, "SEEK" the and releasing either the left b or right a side of the "TUNE" button. Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency, whether or not a station - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 59
held in memory on that button. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set. 3. NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected the station memory preset buttons will need to be reset. 57 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 60
the treble button to decrease treble. u Adjusting speaker balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and shift the sound to the left speakers. u Adjusting speaker fader Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 61
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape player or eject a tape. How to insert a tape Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open edge to the right), the loading - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62
playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing the "TAPE" button) or the beginning of the tape is reached. u Using the "SEEK" function with your cassette tape player While in the tape the tape being played The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the "SIDE 1-2" button. 60 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 63
be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off. How to store the tape Press the "AM/FM" button to stop the tape player and resume radio play. Using the Dolbyă B noise reduction feature NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. "Dolby" and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 64
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature cassette tape Common Radio Reception Conditions lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting cassette. player. High heat in the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 65
system. This feature automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal, which improves the quality of reception. Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Another - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 66
in considerable station changing, mixing and distortion. Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has been to a given area. This radio will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tune and no fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other frequencies - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 67
. Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further information. Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. u Service At Ford, we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 68
different climate control systems. The two systems are: system If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the diagrams on the following pages. u a manual heating and air conditioning system u an electronic automatic temperature control The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 69
The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system For maximum heating, move the SELECT knob the red range (full clockwise) and operate the fan as necessary to provide the volume of air required. For ventilation, move the SELECT knob to VENT and select the temperature and blower speed - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70
) module is located at the center of the instrument panel and operates only when the key is in the ON position. The EATC feature maintains the temperature you select and automatically controls the airflow for your comfort. It also allows you to override the automatic operation with manual override - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 71
of the control. To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system is off, the display window will be blank window. If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically determine fan speed and airflow location. If an override button is selected, your selection determines airflow location - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 72
will indicate the selected temperature and the operating function you have chosen; AUTO or one of the six manual overrides. It will also indicate manual (thumbwheel) control of the fan speed with the H symbol. The display window with all possible displays and their positions are shown here. Normally - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 73
conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. But, a feature is included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging, etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you to select special air discharge locations. A - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 74
this range will not speed up the heating or cooling process. Temperature display The selected temperature displayed in the window can be set for either ˚F or ˚C. Your car may have an English/Metric (E/M) Button to change your speedometer from miles to kilometers. When pressed, this button also - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
the two buttons, the display will continuously switch between ˚F and ˚C. If the temperature display conditions. You must push AUTOMATIC for automatic fan speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fan speed control. The thumbwheel is located - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 76
the thumbwheel, the fan speed will go to manual control. The display window will show the H symbol in the upper override the fan speed, the EATC will continue to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button. If you are operating in - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 77
fan speed will continue to be automatically controlled. Manual override buttons Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special selections. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the EATC control and allow you to determine where the air will be discharged. Pressing any override - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 78
window will show the set temperature and FLR to the left of the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be automatic unless manually controlled 50˚F (10˚C) and above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help to prevent fogging - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 79
air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help prevent fogging in humid weather. OUTSIDE TEMP button By pressing this button the temperature of the air to the window. If a manual override is pressed or the thumbwheel is rotated while the outside temperature is displayed, the window will - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 80
could block the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the windshield, under the hood at the passenger side rear corner. u To prevent humidity buildup inside your u Do not put objects under the front seats that u Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air Service If your EATC - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 81
outside of the rear window. The button for the rear window defroster is located on the left hand (driver's) side of the instrument panel. The button that controls the rear window defroster Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using the defroster. With the engine running, push the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 82
is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an automatic lighting system, the DRL system is active until the automatic system turns : You may notice that the lights flicker when the vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal condition. 81 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 83
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision. Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the rotary control that is to the left of the steering wheel. The knob that - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 84
open when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position. Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System The autolamp sets the headlamps to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85
located in the top right corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover lights in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the switch above the headlight control knob and press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to dim the lights). To turn the interior lights - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 86
the M button. When the desired minute appears, release the button. 2. Ashtray and Cupholder Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray/cupholder mounted to the lower center of the instrument panel. To open the ashtray, pull out the bottom edge of the drawer until it stops. To close - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 87
locks. Use the round key to lock and unlock it. RWARNING Do not put objects on the ledge between the back seat and the rear window, as they can become dangerous projectiles and injure someone. 86 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 88
Using the Remote Control for the Trunk (If equipped) You can use the remote control on the driver's door to unlock and open the trunk unless you lock the button with main key. The valet key equipped with your vehicle can only open the doors and start the engine. The remote control for the trunk 87 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft. OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 90
the gearshift in P (Park). Set the parking brake fully. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Remove the key. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must If the driver's door is open while the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 91
light in the instrument cluster will flash. If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back to the center light on either the right or left side (depending on the direction of the turn), when the headlamps are ON. High Beams To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 92
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. The high beam indicator light turns off. Flashing the Lights To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93
cycles before turning off (if the wipers were OFF) or returning to HI, LO, or the interval setting selected. If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the Maintenance and Care chapter. If there is enough fluid, consult your nearest - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94
the Index. Hazard Flasher To alert other drivers to hazardous situations, push in the hazard flasher on the top of the steering column. The same control turns the flashers off. The control for the hazard flashers 93 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95
Horn To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. The horn on the steering wheel 94 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96
Tilt Steering RWARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. The lever to tilt the steering wheel To change the position of the steering wheel, pull the release lever on the column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97
OFF, OR u Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To Turn Speed Control On u Press ON To Set a Speed Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98
RESUME will re-engage it. RWARNING To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. To Set a Higher Set Speed u Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR will increase - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
. Release the switch u Press and release COAST. Each press will when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL. u Depress the brake pedal. When the desired To Disengage Speed Control u Depress the brake pedal - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100
each side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be turned on by the switches on the lamp. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a courtesy/reading lamp located at the rear-center of the headliner (roof). The right lamp is for the right side passenger and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 101
mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. This mirror functions at night, and has a on, push the ON/OFF switch, located on the bottom of the mirror, to latch it in the ON position. The switch will illuminate and the mirror will - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
detects rear glare is located inside a window in the center of the mirror. The second light sensor which determines outside light level is located on the backside of the mirror case. NOTE: Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror (i.e., with a parking tag, car deodorizer, etc.) since - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103
Sun Visors Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun Visors (If equipped) To turn on the visor mirror light, lift the mirror cover. The mirror on the sun visor 102 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104
still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs are raised. The childproof locks for the rear doors To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear door. Find the lever inside the label with the word LOCKED. Move the lever up. To release the childproof lock, open the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 105
mechanism fails, the manual door locks will override the power controls. Pulling on a front inside door handle will automatically override and release the front door lock. The power locks on the driver's door Using the Illuminated Entry System The interior lights will illuminate for approximately - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106
lamps will also illuminate. Windows Using the Power Windows Each door has a power control that opens and closes the window on that door. The driver's door has a master control panel that operates all four windows. Power windows can only be opened or closed when the ignition switch is in the ON or - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 107
all window switches except the master controls, press the right side of the window lock switch. To restore control to the individual windows, press the left side of the switch. There is also an Express Down feature on the driver's power window. To operate, briefly press the driver's window switch to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108
smaller and farther away than they actually are. Positive Location Floor Mat When installing or removing the driver's side floor mat you must attach/detach the positive location grommet from the hook on the floor. The hook is just forward of the center of the driver's seat. This is done by rotating - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
The positive location floor mat hook Trunk Opening the Trunk Manually The trunk in your vehicle gives you plenty of room for storage - 20.6 cubic feet (.58 cubic meters). To open and close the trunk from - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
system are above the outside door handle on the driver's side. The keyless entry buttons When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places. The code is: u on your owner's wallet - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly, use the key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors or unlock the trunk. 1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory code or your personal code. All codes have five numbers. After you press - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
a door is code you may have set). Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8. Within 5 more seconds, press and release 3/4. Release 7/8. To reactivate the Autolock feature, simply repeat the instructions for deactivating the system. The Autolock feature can be turned on and off using the instructions - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
will lock and unlock the vehicle doors to confirm successful programming. The keyless entry system registers this second code. To open your vehicle, you can now use either code. The module remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a second personal code will erase the first, replacing it - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
erasure. The system will now only respond to the permanent code. Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as follows: u Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a door is opened): after 10 minutes. lamps: after 30 minutes - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 115
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The controls for the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle. The system will work with - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control. The doors will lock and the horn will chirp to indicate the vehicle is locked. The door lock Horn Chirp is a programmable feature. To deactivate the Horn Chirp feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter your permanent five-digit code (not the user code you may have set - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117
. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can also be affected by weather conditions (such as very cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle (buildings, other - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118
is successfully programmed, all of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to verify programming. If the doors did not lock/unlock, your transmitter as above. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
Seating and Safety Restraints Seats Head Restraints If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your head and neck in a collision. A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind your head and not behind your neck. Standard head restraints You can adjust the head - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120
Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat Manually In the front seats, you can move the whole seat forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat forward or backward. To move the seat forward or backward: 1. 2. 3. 4. Find the adjustment bar underneath the front part of the seat. Lift the bar to unlatch - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
To recline the front seat: 1. 2. 3. On the side of the seat, find the handle for the recliner. Lift the handle up and hold it in place. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position you want. You can tilt the seat back or bring it forward. Release the handle to lock the seat in its - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122
's door trim panel Power Seat Recliner/Lumbar Option The arrows on the power seat control panel indicate the direction the seat or seatback will move. To adjust the seat or seatback move the control knob in the desired direction. The power lumbar switch controls the inflation of the lumbar support - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 123
portion of the switch. The power lumbar switch Important Safety Belt Light and Chime in the Instrumentation chapter. See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how to properly use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for special instructions - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124
WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125
of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision. Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 126
Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt Fastening the rear seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter. Safety Belts for All Passenger Outboard Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 127
) locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128
allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch back to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter belt is off your shoulder or on your upper arm, there is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision. 128 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129
BE SURE THE BELT IS PROPERLY POSITIONED ON YOUR SHOULDER EACH TIME YOU USE THE BELT. The shoulder belt height adjuster The shoulder belt height adjuster 129 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130
Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a : 1. Push the release button in the center of the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle. Unfastening - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 131
tongue to its stowed position. If you do not guide the tongue, it may strike you or part of the vehicle. Lap Belts - Center Seating Positions The lap belts in the center of the front and rear seats do not adjust automatically. You must adjust them to fit snugly and as low as possible - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from your dealer. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
Air Bag Precautions Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system designed to work with the safety belts to help protect you and your right front seat passenger in the event of a collision. The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is primarily designed to reduce certain upper body - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
equipment on or near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. WARNING Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System or - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
and Air Bags NOTE: For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the entire Safety Restraints chapter in this owner guide. WARNING Children should always wear their safety belts. Failure to follow these instructions may - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 136
and safing sensors, u a system diagnostic module, u a readiness light and tone, u and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 136 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 137
The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 138
. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these children. Check your local and state laws for specific requirements. WARNING Never let a front seating positions. WARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. WARNING Do and weight of the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. When installing a child - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140
could also injure other passengers. WARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you far back as possible. 1. 2. Position the child seat in the center of the passenger seating position. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141
Pulling out belt webbing 141 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 2. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. Routing the lap/shoulder belt 142 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143
4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure tongue is latched securely to buckle by pulling on tongue. Buckling the belt 143 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144
retracts. This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. See Figures 5 and 6. 144 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145
Allowing shoulder belt to retract Removing slack from belt 145 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 146
7. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place. See Figure 7. Checking that the seat is secure 146 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 147
locking mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. See Figure 8. Checking the retractor 9. Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7. 147 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 148
seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 149
anchor hardware, if required. Tether anchor hardware kits (Part number 613D74), including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. WARNING If the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 151
you have problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in this can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. Before you start your vehicle, do accessories are turned off when starting. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 152
lights on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: slightly because it may be binding. For a cold engine: 4. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153
you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the brake pedal. If the engine does not start after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 154
controls the engine's idle speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than when it's warmed up. These faster engine have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
area for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, the heating or air conditioning system should be set to any function except MAX A/C or AUTO. u If you use the heater, set the fan speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control on any position except OFF and the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
can make the wheels lock and slide, possibly decreasing your control of the steering. If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the "squeeze" technique. Braking with ABS brakes On vehicles with anti-lock brakes, the wheels will not lock and slide when you press down hard on the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
system, if the equipment is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. However, if mobile radio transmitting equipment is installed in your vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at any time other than right after you turn the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 159
the left of the brake pedal. To manually set the parking brake after parking your vehicle, apply the brake pedal with your right foot and hold it while you push the parking brake down firmly and fully with your left foot. The brake system warning light will glow. The parking brake will not set with - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
parking brake manually, pull the brake release handle [marked (P)] located on the lower left corner of the instrument panel. The pedal is now released and will reset the next time you press the pedal. The Brake System Warning Light will glow if the parking brake is not fully released when the engine - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 161
conditions the Traction-Lok axle functions as a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle by rapidly applying and releasing the brakes to prevent one or both of coming from the engine compartment. This noise is created by the ABS pump and is normal - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
to prevent the rear brakes from overheating. During this shutdown period, the word OFF in the traction assist switch will be illuminated power steering system checked. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
SUSP" will appear in the cluster, if you have an electronic cluster, "CHECK AIR SUSPENSION" will appear in the message center when the ignition switch is in the ON position, and either the shutoff switch is in the OFF position, or a system fault has been detected. Normal vehicle operation does not - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
RWARNING On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. The air suspension switch - located on the right-hand vertical trim panel Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission The automatic overdrive transmission - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165
is active when the ignition is in the ON position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. Apply parking brake. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the first position. Depress the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166
out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to the chapter titled Roadside Emergencies in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. The positions of - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
N position, but the ignition key cannot be removed. Driving Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering column. The Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is located on the end of the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (O/D OFF) is located on the instrument panel. You can put the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 168
speeds. When to use j (Overdrive) - with Transmission Control Switch activated (TCS) Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain located on the shift lever. You can depress the TCS at any speed. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or to give you more engine braking - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
(Low) Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. You can upshift and prevents the rear wheels from rotating. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar. The weight - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
vehicle exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load or remove cargo accordingly. RWARNING Improper distribution of your vehicle's load or carrying weight in excess of the amount shown on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control. Trailer Towing Your vehicle is not - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
Driving Under Special Conditions Tips for Safe Driving As with any new vehicle, yours necessary. u Drive slower than you normally would. u Do not use speed control. u Give your vehicle more distance to stop. u Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 173
control ) and reverse gears. At the same time, press lightly on the accelerator. RWARNING Do not spin the wheels more than a few minutes. This may overheat the engine, damage the transmission, or damage the tires. may have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
battery is fully charged and in good condition without draining the battery excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if the battery is not fully charged, the battery . Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses (conventional and high current) - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 175
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to check, follow the procedures under Checking and replacing fuses or Checking and replacing circuit breakers in this chapter. The instrument panel fuse panel 176 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays 177 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 177
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be purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The high current fuse panel is located in the engine compartment near the battery. RWARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician. 179 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
The high current fuse panel 180 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
The high current fuses and relays 181 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181
, follow these steps: 1. Find the fuse panel to the left of the steering column. Remove the fuse panel cover to expose the fuse panel. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 182
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 4. Replace the lower steering column fuse panel cover. Even after you replace a fuse, it may continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to blow - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 183
breaker that is on the fuse panel, see Checking and replacing fuses in this chapter to find out how to locate the fuse panel. Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electrical parts to work again once the overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers continue to cut off - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184
Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel System Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the fuel system when your vehicle has - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186
the OFF position. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 5. 6. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the brake tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
tow a trailer. u use tire chains on this tire. u try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel. u use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. u drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
a spare tire only. This spare tire is identical to the other tires that come with your vehicle, although the wheel may not match. Spare Tire Location The spare is stored in the trunk. The spare tire - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 189
sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both directions) that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. Turn off the air suspension switch (if equipped - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 190
never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. 2. Get out the spare tire and jack. RWARNING On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. 3. Remove any optional wheel covers or wheel - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Find the jacking location notches (a depression on plastic moulding) near the tire To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a lift point. Jacking locations Locating the notch for the jack - rear wheels Locating the notch for the jack - front wheels 193 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 193
(with aluminum wheels) with the temporary spare tire, you need to remove the black dust shield. Gently pull the shield over the rubber o-rings ensure the rubber o-rings are removed from wheel studs. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is facing outward. - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 194
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the following illustration. As soon as possible, have your dealer or a qualified service technician check the lug nuts for proper torque specifications. The lug nuts on the wheel 8. 9. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 195
Aluminum wheel The center wheel ornament Remove the center ornament from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench by inserting it under the notch, and rotating the handle and then prying against the wheel. Install the center ornament on the wheel and be sure it is snapped into place - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 196
full wheelcover Steel wheel with full wheelcover Remove the wheelcover from the wheel using the locking spoked wheel cover, each wheel cover has a lock bolt behind the center hub ornament. You need a special key wrench (stored in the glove box) to pry this ornament off and to remove the lock bolt - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 197
battery may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine air. RWARNING Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners. RWARNING Batteries - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 198
are given. If in doubt, call for road service. Preparing Your Vehicle NOTE: also see label on battery. 1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 199
from voltage surges. Turn off all other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage battery - NOT to the discharged battery. Connect the other end of that cable to a good metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle making sure it is clear of any rotating engine - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 200
The 4.6L SFI engine 201 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 201
cable from the discharged battery. 2. 3. Removing jumper cables 1. 2. 3. 4. After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery recharge. Driveability may - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202
towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension switch in the luggage compartment needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is recommended that your Grand Marquis be towed with wheel lift or - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 203
wheelcover When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 204 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204
which parts and services are covered. Also see the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner Guide. Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the Maintenance Schedule booklet be performed for the proper operation of your vehicle. In addition to the conditions listed - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 205
. Take appropriate precautions with long hair. space with the engine running, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. supported only by a jack. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands. materials away from the battery and all fuel-related parts. u Do not work on a vehicle in an - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206
. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly. RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2. 3. Working - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207
hood release under the instrument panel 2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and release the auxiliary catch that is located under the front edge of the hood at the center of the vehicle. The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood 3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced hinges - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 208
Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely. NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six-month intervals to maintain smooth and trouble-free operation. Engine Compartment Your vehicle has a 4.6 liter engine. The following page shows a diagram of where to find items that you should regularly - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 209
A 4.6 liter SFI engine 210 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210
PREFERRED for your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel economy and engine protection for all climates down to -15˚F (-25˚C). Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be changed - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 211
. Checking the engine oil level: 1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan. Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. Locate the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 212
may not apply if engine damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. 213 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213
on your vehicle and the brake lining wears. Check the brake fluid at each scheduled engine oil change or at least once a year. You can do this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. Also, see label on reservoir cap. (To locate the master cylinder, see The - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 214
you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line. The brake fluid reservoir If you find that the fluid level is excessively low - below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir - have the brake system inspected. RWARNING Do not let the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215
Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid periodically. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades, - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216
of the battery before working near the fan. Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant reservoir located in the engine compartment. To locate the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217
The engine coolant reservoir Checking Hoses Inspect all engine and heater system hoses and hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and loose hose clamps as specified in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Repair or replace with Motorcraft hoses or equivalent as necessary. Adding Engine Coolant - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 218
. Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water to bring the liquid level to the fill line on the reservoir. RWARNING Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 219
ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Always dispose of used automotive check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant per month. Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 220
to. Failure to do so could result in damage to your engine. u With the engine OFF and cool, remove the pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir. Remove the heater hose and clamp, located on the rear of the intake manifold. water to the coolant reservoir. Refer to Refill Capacities later - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 221
Immediately shut off the engine and let cool. Cautiously remove the pressure relief cap and add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and water until the coolant is at the COLD FILL level in the coolant reservoir. u Reinstall the pressure cap securely. u Check for leaks at the draincock. u Recheck - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 222
is below the MIN mark, add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir. When you are finished, put the cap assembly back on the reservoir. 5. 6. Fluid level for power steering Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 223
, if necessary, you can check the fluid level without having to drive 20 miles (30 km) to obtain a normal operating temperature if outside temperatures are above 50˚F (10˚C). With the vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and, while fully applying the brake pedal, move the transmission shift - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 224
cap, pull the dipstick out and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level. When checking to cool before checking. Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid fluid should be removed by a qualified - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 225
replaced under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery. The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte level should be checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 226
authorized recycling facility for disposal. Battery recycling symbol Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. If you ever disconnect the battery or install a new battery, you must allow the computer - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 227
move the wipers manually. Manually moving the wipers arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the instructions that come with them. Tires Checking Tire Pressure u Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. u Check the tire pressure when tires are cold control. 228 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 228
them as indicated in the following diagram. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. Rotating the tires 229 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229
NOTE: Do not mix the steel wheel with aluminum wheels in tire rotation sequence. Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. A worn-out tire Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may need - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 230
for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 231
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 232
, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow Tires - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 233
that no chain touches any wiring, brake lines, or fuel lines. Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. or bang against your vehicle, stop door, remove the cap carefully and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn. RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 234
is fully tightened. Push the fuel door closed. RWARNING If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision. NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 235
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 236
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel. Clean air Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air gasoline blended with methanol can cause blindness and possible death when swallowed. If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or poison control center - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 237
the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes, and seek medical attention. Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. Calculating Fuel Economy Fuel - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 238
the fuel economy shown. The following decrease fuel economy: u Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance u Rapid acceleration and excessive speed u Driving with your foot on the brake u Sudden stops u Extended engine idling u Using speed control in hilly terrain 239 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 239
u Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories u Underinflated tires u Heavy loads u Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. Self-Service Pointers If you choose to do your own fueling, you should also perform a few simple - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 240
the passenger compartment. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering, or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission control parts continue to work properly - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 241
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes indicate - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 242
Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is prevented from working. Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform. Do not drive - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 243
the above driving modes, the engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes. Lights and Bulb Replacement It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: u headlamps u tail lamps - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 244
hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediately replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housing and affect its performance. Headlamp - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 245
switch is in the OFF position. Lift the hood, open access panel above headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp socket. Remove the electrical connector by pulling off the bulb base. Remove mounted in the rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp. You may need to remove this lamp at times to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 246
with a Phillips screwdriver. Then lift the whole assembly up and over the retaining brackets. Do not move upper part of plastic attachment brackets. Twist socket counterclockwise to remove from lamp. Pull bulb out of socket. Replace the burned out bulbs. Position the brakelamp over the retaining - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 247
Using the Right Bulbs 248 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 248
to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in customer satisfaction direct sunlight u Wash your vehicle while the body is hot Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish. 249 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 249
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belt - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 250
soap. Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions. engine block or fuel injection pump, do not spray a hot engine or injection pump with cold - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 251
and air intake must be covered. Covering these components will help prevent water damage. running. Water getting into the engine may cause internal damage. u Never wash or rinse the engine while it is Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your vehicle's body - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 252
Motorcraft Parts If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. For 4.6L (2V) engines: Cylinders #1, #2, #3, #4 have a PG suffix. Cylinders #5, #6, #7, #8 have a P suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 253
Fluid Specifications and Capacities NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 254 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 254
Lubricant Specifications NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 255 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 255
raw or primed metal to prevent u Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed. and latches with a light grade oil. u Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges u Cover interior soft trim to prevent - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 256
Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system. Cooling system u Protect against freezing temperatures. Battery u Check and recharge as necessary. u Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 257
: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset memory features. Brakes u Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released. Tires u Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous u Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 258
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 259
touch with the help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle. This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your warranty period of 3 Islands. Roadside Assistance will cover the following: u Mount your spare if you have a flat tire. u Jump-start your battery if it is dead. - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 260
Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete the card and -665-2006). If You Have a Service Problem Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 261
from home when your vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you need more help than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership that may be and the city where the dealership is located u the year and make of your vehicle u the date purchased 263 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 262
u the current mileage on your vehicle u your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number) If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. only) - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 263
procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations. What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review? The Board reviews all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the new vehicle limited warranty - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 264
u a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of their business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 265
the time u the current mileage u the name of the dealer who sold or serviced the vehicle u a brief description of your unresolved concern u a brief summary of of the action you expect to Should your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of explanation will be mailed to you. Oral presentations - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 266
meets only once a month, some cases may take longer than 30 days to be reviewed. The Board makes every effort to resolve each case within 40 days of receiving the consumer application form. After your case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter. The Board also provides a form on which to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 267
the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other an informal environment. These impartial Arbitrators review the positions of the parties, make - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 268
is binding on both you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces, except Quebec. For conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emissions control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company is not responsible for - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 269
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 270
and protect its finishes. For best results, use the following, or products of equivalent quality: A wide selection of accessories is available through your local authorized dealer. These fine accessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your automotive needs. They are custom designed to - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 271
Safety, Comfort, and Convenience NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealer for - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 272
, when operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such . (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters whose power output is vehicle's operation.) NOTE: Because we have no control over the installation, design, or manufacture of - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 273
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Label Locations 285 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 275
Front Exterior View 286 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 276
Rear Exterior View 287 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 277
Entrance View 288 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 278
Driver's Door 289 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 279
Instrument Panel 290 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 280
Instrument Cluster - Mechanical 291 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 281
Instrument Cluster - Electronic 292 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 282
Trunk 293 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 283
4.6L Engine Compartment 294 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 284
driver air bag ...indicator light ...operation ...passenger air bag ...service and information labels ...tone generator ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Air conditioning electronic automatic temperature control system ...manual heating and air conditioning system ...Air suspension - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 285
...charging system warning light disconnecting ...how to service ...jumping a disabled battery. . maintenance-free ...proper disposal, recycling . . replacement, specifications . . servicing ...voltage gauge...when storing your vehicle . . Brake fluid ...brake warning light ...checking and adding - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 286
-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding . fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...front disc ...if brakes do not grip well . . master cylinder ...new brake linings...noise ...parking ...power braking ...servicing - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 287
) ...Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) ...Catalytic converter...Chains, tires ...Changing a tire ...Charging system warning light . . Childproof locks...Child safety restraints ...child safety belts ...child safety seats ...Child safety seats ...and air bags ...automatic locking - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 288
washing ...waxing ...wheels ...Climate control system ...air conditioning ...electronic automatic temperature control...heating ...Clock ...Cold engine starting...Combination lap and shoulder belts . . Controls mirrors ...power seat ...Coolant (see Engine coolant) ...checking and adding ...drain and - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 289
running light system . Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick ...automatic transmission fluid . engine oil ...power steering fluid...Disabled vehicle (see Towing) . Dispute Settlement Board ...Doors ...door ajar warning message. . lubricant specifications...Driving under special conditions - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 290
...towing...Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system ...catalytic converter ...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light . . does not start ...fuel injected engine, starting . . fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...refill capacities ...service points - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 291
109 114 155 4 F Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury . . Federal Communications Commission Flashers, hazard ...Flashing the lights ...Flat tire...Floor mats ...Fluid refill capacities...Ford Customer Assistance Center . . Ford Dispute Settlement Board ...Ford Extended Service Plan ...Ford Motor Company - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 292
door release cap ...removing ...replacing...Fuel filler door ...Fuel filter, specifications ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel pump shut-off switch engine does not start ...starting after a collision ...Fuse panels engine compartment ...high current fuse panel ...instrument panel ...Fuses charts ...checking - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 293
...speedometer ...Gauges, Mechanical engine coolant temperature gauge . engine oil pressure gauge ...fuel gauge ...odometer ...speedometer ...trip odometer ...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition...driving with a heavy load ...location ...Gearshift automatic operation ...column - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 294
automatic temperature control system ...manual heating and air conditioning system ...High beams indicator light ...operation ...High-mount brakelamp ...description ...replacing the bulb ...Hood ...latch location ...release lever ...working under the hood ...Horn...Hoses, checking ...93 244 - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 295
doors . programming entry code...Keys key in ignition chime ...positions of the ignition ...removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position ...111 110 112 88 87 88 87 L Lamps autolamp delay system ...bulb replacement specifications chart checking ...courtesy lamps ...daytime running light - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 296
...replacing bulbs ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag...air suspension ...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...brake ...charging system ...check engine ...door ajar...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low fuel ...low washer fluid ...oil - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 297
...Maintenance (see Servicing) ...Master cylinder, brakes ...Message center door ajar ...english/ parts ...3 . . 205 . . 214 ...39 32 39 32 32 40 99 100 . 99 . 99 106 102 253 N New vehicle break-in ...6 O Octane rating ...Odometer...description ...trip odometer . . Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 298
...warning light...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...PCV valve, specifications ...Power distribution box (see Fuses) Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...lumbar support...mirrors ...seats...windows...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering . . fluid, checking and adding - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 299
Refill capacities for fluids ...Relays ...Remote control, trunk ...Remote entry system...locking/unlocking doors ...opening the trunk ...panic alarm...replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries ...Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints) adult...child ...head ...infant ...Reverse - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 300
(continued) replacement ...warning light and chime ...Safety seats for children ...and air bags ...automatic locking mode (retractor) ...in front seat ...in rear outboard ...in rear seat...Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...Seats ...adjusting the seat, manual ...adjusting the seats, power - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 301
air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...255 ...96 . . 19, 30 ...151 152 185 153 198 162 ... . . 94 . . 87 . . 95 . 256 . 102 13, 25 . 133 T Tail lamps bulb replacement ...cleaning ...Temperature control (see Climate Tilt steering wheel...Tires ...changing ...checking - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 302
-lok rear axle ...Transmission automatic operation ...fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...fluid, refill capacities ...lubricant specifications ...Transmission control switch ...Transmitter (see Remote entry) ...Trip odometer ...Trunk remote release lever...trunk ajar warning light ...using the - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 303
vehicle (see Climate control) ...Viscosity (see Engine oil) ...Visor (see Sun visor)...Voltmeter (see Battery voltage ...gauge) ... 256 ...67 . . 211 . . 102 . 13, 26 W Warm engine, starting ...Warning chimes key in ignition ...safety belt ...Warning lights (see Lights) . . Warranties ...basic - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 304
Windows ...manual windows, operating ...one-touch down ...power windows, operating ...rear, defrosting ...Windshield, washing ...Windshield washer fluid and wipers . checking and adding fluid ...checking and replacing wiper blades low washer fluid light...operation ...reservoir ...specifications ... - 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 305
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