1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 34

The speedometer Odometer The odometer tells you the total number of miles or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If the cluster is replaced, and the accumulated mileage on the odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster will have the circled "S" illuminated with zero miles on the odometer. If the actual vehicle mileage can be verified, then an authorized service center can program the actual mileage into the odometer of the replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is shown on a label affixed on the door pillar. Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just below the message center display to show miles or kilometers. If the 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 remaining in your tank 31 u see how many miles/kilometers you can