2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 3rd Printing
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Manual
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis manual content summary:
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Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 32 32 33 35 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 36 36 39 40 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
restraints Air bags Child restraints 86 86 90 104 111 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 123 123 127 130 132 133 138 140 143 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 181 183 184 188 196 210 212 224 225 226 Accessories or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other parts. Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. . See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 5 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine 10 2004 Grand Marquis (grn - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
have your vehicle serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may not - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control event, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP 12 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
/GAL LTR/100 km LOW FUEL O/D OFF • Optional instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has LOW km WASHER MILES been turned OFF using the FLUID /GAL transmission control switch (TCS), TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km refer to - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
) Speed control: This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. Door ajar: Illuminates when one of CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR the doors is - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 90 160 30 40 0000000 100 110 20 10 180 20 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 120 15 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the C engine cool, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 16 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
200 120 • Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from control. 80 50 100 40 60 80 120 140 90 160 30 40 0000000 100 110 20 10 180 20 0 0 0 MPH 0 km/h 200 120 17 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. OIL H L 18 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. • Standard instrument cluster F FUEL E • Optional instrument cluster A minimum of four gallons must be added or removed from the fuel tank in for more information. F 1 / 2 E 19 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
you to shift speaker sound between the right and left speakers. Press BAL then or right press SEL to shift sound to the left . 20 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
treble, balance and fade levels. 7. Side 1-2: Press to change sides on the tape. Dolby noise Dolby: reduction: Reduces (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. In CD mode, REW control reverses the CD 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
Traffic - Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their volume level. Traffic information is not available in track. 13. Tune: Works in radio mode. Press to manually advance up or down the frequency band. 14. AM/FM 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
: Press to play the tape. 18. CD door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side up. 19. Tape door: Insert the tape facing the right. AM/FM 5 / to shift 1. Balance: Press sound to the left/right speakers. 23 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
hold a preset button until sound returns. This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in the frequency band in individual increments. 24 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
the bass output. / to 17. Treble: Press increase/decrease the treble output. DISC 18. CD door: Insert a CD printed side up. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 dealer for further information. 25 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
SEL to increase/decrease the amount of treble output. BASS TREB BASS TREB 2. Select: Use to make bass, treble, balance and fade adjustments. SEL 26 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
to play. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the control again. 7. Scan: Press to hear a brief SCAN sampling of radio stations or tape selections. 27 BAL FADE BAL FADE 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
. Side 1-2: Press to play the alternate side of a tape. 12. Fast 14. Memory presets: These 1 2 3 4 5 6 controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations manually move or down the frequency up band. 17. Mute: Press to mute the playing media. TUNE 28 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the console or the right side cargo area storage compartment. 1. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Press to pressing on the lever. 29 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a that are 90 minutes long or less. 30 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 31 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 32 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
the temperature controls. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. The fan speed will remain automatic unless the thumbwheel is turned. 33 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 34 2004 Grand Marquis (grn - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 35 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
conditions: 1. Headlamp switch is turned to the "headlamps on position" 2. With the ignition in run or start, wipers turned on and the headlamp switch the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 36 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
panel. Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the domelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. 37 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
screen and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line, if not, the beam will need to be adjusted. 38 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. The flash rate of the turn signal will speed cornering lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn. 39 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Headlamp Park, turn and sidemarker lamp (front) Cornering lamp (front) 40 Trade Number 9007 3157 AK (amber) 3156K 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the hood 2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the headlamp retainer bolts and the headlamp assembly. 41 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
Lights 5. Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise to free it from the bulb on the lens and reflector. Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed. 42 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure headlamp switch out of the lamp assembly. 43 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise. 44 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
Lights Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then remove two screws from the lamp assembly. 2. Carefully and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 45 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
after the wipers are turned off. Changing the wiper blades To make changing the wiper blades easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn the ignition to LOCK. 46 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 47 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
display, then release. The display should show the current zone number. 4. Press the MODE control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated. 48 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 49
option package. Some of the features in the overhead console include Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls. . 1. Turn ignition to the ON position. 2. Start the engine. 3. From a blank display press and release the MODE button 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 50
optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. To set the compass zone it was set to before the zone change process was started. 50 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 51
Driver Controls Calibration mode To calibrate the compass: 1. Press and release the MODE button until the compass directional , the compass resets to the original calibration data from before the calibration process started. 51 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 52
vehicle parked in the garage. To train a HomeLink button to control a specific device: 1. Select the HomeLink button to train. second delay). 4. Point the original garage door opener/transmitter at the overhead console. Hold 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 53
Driver Controls 6. DID NOT TRAIN door motor head unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by product brand. If there is difficulty locating the "learn" or "smart" button refer to the device's owner manual . 53 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 54
example, for the garage door you wish to open). 2. Press the button. CHANNEL X TRANSMIT is displayed. 3. The proper signal is transmitted to the device being controlled. 4. Release the complete. 4. Release buttons 1 and 3. 54 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 55
The auxiliary power point for five passenger vehicles is located in the floor console storage bin. For six passenger vehicles, the auxiliary power point is located under the cup holder and ashtray drawer in the center stack. 55 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 56
. One touch down Allows the driver's window to open fully without holding the control down. Press completely down on the bottom part of the rocker switch and release quickly. Press the top part of the rocker switch to stop. 56 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 57
to adjust the right mirror or mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors damage to the glass and mirrors. 57 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 58
accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel. 58 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59
the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 59 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 60
Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control. 60 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 61
the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle's previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed ON control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. OFF 61 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 62
the vent position (when the glass panel is closed). • For one-touch operation, press the control rearward and release; this will fully open the moon roof. • To stop one-touch operation at the desired position, press the control in any direction and release. 62 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 63
of the HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 63 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 64
door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 7. Press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) 64 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 65
the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink. The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with step 4 in the "Programming" section. 65 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 66
. 2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow step 2 in the "Programming" section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 66 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 67
are: • AVG ECON • TRIP A or TRIP B • AVG SPEED E/M Press this control to switch the electronic instrument cluster display and the message center display from metric to English units. RESET E/M SELECT RESET E/M SELECT 67 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 68
1 second when you have approximately: • 80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) 68 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 69
• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons) Press the RESET control while AVG RESET E/M SELECT ECON is displayed to reset the function. The average displayed is the average since the last reset. 69 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70
miles) per hour. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver's door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key. 70 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 71
Controls to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your (inside storage bin) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 71 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post- - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 72
of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). • Operating the keyless entry keypad (if equipped). • Operating the driver's door with a key. 72 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 73
that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The "T" shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 73 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 74
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. 74 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 75
key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The door locks will cycle lock/unlock. 6. With the ignition still in the ON position, press the unlock control twice. 75 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 76
the transmission out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in either the ACC or ON position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 76 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 77
Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 77 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 78
if service is times in rapid succession within 3 seconds. After doors lock/unlock, 2 press any control on all transmitters (up to four). When door(s) or sound the panic alarm, or • when the driver door is unlocked using the key in the driver door key cylinder. 78 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 79
Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. 79 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 80
position, press the unlock control once. After a five to ten second delay, the door will lock/unlock to your own 5-digit personal entry code. The factory-set code is located: • On the owner's wallet card in the glove compartment, 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 81
(or 7 • 8, or 9 • 0, or wait five seconds) to store the third personal code. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Tips: • Do not set a code that 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 81 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 82
functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 82 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83
system serviced by your engine start. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the OFF position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Mercury coded key. 83 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 84
one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 84 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 85
key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off. You may repeat Steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 85 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 86
is located control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 86 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 87
to adjust seatback. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 87 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 88
high or low heated seat switch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. 88 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 89
- door mounted controls (if equipped) The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door. Never belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. 89 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 90
risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. 90 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 91
severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable 91 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 92
chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), 92 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 93
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 everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 93 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 94
lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 94 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 95
on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. 95 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96
shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 96 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 97
. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. 97 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 98
. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 98 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 99
warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding... 99 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 100
up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly Belts are uncomfortable" "I was in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" 100 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 101
see. Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • All vehicle doors are closed • The driver's safety belt is unbuckled 101 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 102
seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again. 9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. 102 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 103
is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. 103 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 104
belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 104 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 105
to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 105 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 106
position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Air bags can kill or injure a sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ( - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 107
wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 107 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 108
the air bag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 108 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 109
, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags. • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. 109 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 110
. Routine maintenance of the side air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 110 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 111
use. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. 111 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112
sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? 112 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 113
. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. 113 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 114
position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 114 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 115
seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 115 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 116
the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 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. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 116 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 117
as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 117 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 118
seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 119
belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 119 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 120
the center rear position, use the vehicle belt and the top tether anchor. Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 120 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 121
any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. 121 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 122
seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 122 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 123
on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 123 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 124
buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 124 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 125
Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 125 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 126
live in a region where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. 126 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 127
present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster ! chapter for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 127 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 128
on the brake. The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. 128 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 129
ON) until the parking brake is fully released. ! BRAKE Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. 129 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 130
via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly. 130 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131
the traction control switch on the instrument panel left of the steering column. STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. 131 2004 Grand Marquis (grn - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 132
checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations 132 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 133
exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch is AIR SUSPENSION located on the left side of the trunk. SWITCH If this switch is in the OFF position, INTERRUPTEUR DE the rear air suspension will not LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE operate. WARNING OFF On - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 134
and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) 134 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 135
and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. ( control switch on the gearshift handle. O/D OFF The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. • Standard instrument cluster O/D OFF 135 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 136
Driving • Optional instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 137
light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Have the fluid checked and, if water is found, replace the fluid. 137 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138
, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. 138 2004 Grand Marquis (grn - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139
, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. 139 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140
your vehicle has been driven at least 2,000 miles (3,200 km). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 140 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 141
system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 141 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 142
sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 143
quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 143 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 144
Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-521-4140. 144 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 145
a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. 145 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 146
Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 146 15 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 147
fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 147 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 148
switch, Lighting Control Module (LCM), A/C clutch, Analog cluster Driver's Door Module (DDM), Premium radio Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radio noise capacitor, Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transmission range sensor 7 8 10A 25A 9 5A 148 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 149
-lock Brake System (ABS), Instrument Cluster Speed control module, LCM, EATC blower motor relay, Door lock switch illumination, Heated seat switch, Moonroof Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL module, VAP Steering, Electronic day/night mirror, Overhead console, Air suspension, Climate control, Heated - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150
replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 150 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 151
* - - - - Power Distribution Box Description Audio Power point Heated seats Horns Fuel pump module Alternator Moonroof Driver's Door Module (DDM) Not used Not used Daytime running lamps Not used Not used Not used Not used 151 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 152
, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 28 Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster 102 103 104 105 50A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 40A 50A** 50A** 30A** 152 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 153
by qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. 153 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 154
spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary 154 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 155
prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 155 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 156
. The jack could be located: • A - behind the mini spare tire or • B - behind the full size spare tire On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF 156 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 157
Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. A 5. Locate pry off notch (if equipped) and remove the center ornament from the aluminum wheel with the - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 158
the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. A B C D To lessen 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 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 159
control. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. 159 Bolt size 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 160
two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 161
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 161 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 162
vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 162 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163
surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 163 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 164
(+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 164 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 165
, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 165 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 166
In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre 166 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 167
your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an repair attempt in some states. 167 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 168
free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify 168 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 169
Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. 169 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 170
. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. 170 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 171
legal proceedings. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the 171 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 172
you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 172 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 173
check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner 's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 173 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 174
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 obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 174 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 175
"gray" or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle's color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver's door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 175 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 176
. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 176 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 177
cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your dealer. • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. 177 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 178
(ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. 178 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 179
upholstery. If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 179 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 180
only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) 180 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 181
the key. 3. Block the wheels. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 181 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 182
, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 182 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 183
4 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 183 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 184
level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 184 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 185
Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). DO NOT oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 185 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 186
Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 186 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 187
material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. 187 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 188
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. 188 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 189
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190
center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RE D R TU LE A N RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked gauges to work properly. 190 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 191
and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 191 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 192
coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the "FULL COLD" level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to 192 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 193
engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 193 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 194
protection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 194 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 195
-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. 195 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 196
may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 196 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 197
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Automotive , serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is 197 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 198
a turn until it stops. "Check Fuel Cap" illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the Check Fuel 198 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199
. It can damage critical fuel system components. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty. 199 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 200
cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to fuel from the tank to the engine. 87 200 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 201
still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. 201 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 202
current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy. 202 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 203
km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. 203 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 204
, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. 204 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 205
a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check engine/Service engine soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. These - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 206
the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 206 2004 Grand Marquis - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207
. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot 207 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 208
) of driving. You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 10°C (50°F). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. 208 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 209
this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 209 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 210
the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 210 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 211
C. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 211 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 212
air in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 212 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 213
for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 213 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 214
law. Letter rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed rating - mph (km/h) 99 mph (159 km/h) 106 mph (171 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) 118 mph (190 km/h) 124 mph (200 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h) 149 mph (240 km/h) 168 mph (270 km/h) 186 mph (299 km/h) 214 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 215
C. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 215 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 216
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door ), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/ 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 217
urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 217 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 218
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. 218 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 219
the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 219 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 220
Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 220 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 221
following conditions exist: • Fabric showing through the tire rubber • Bulges in the tread or sidewalls • Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls • Cracks in the tread groove • Impact damage resulting from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall 221 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 222
the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. 222 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 223
, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 224
Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 2 224 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 225
and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Engine oil (includes filter change)6 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Motorcraft MERCON ATF - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 226
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 6 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant XL-6 VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only) ESR-M13P4-A WSSM97B51-A1 226 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 227
MERCON MERCONV XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 227 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 228
plug 9.4:1 3 2 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS) Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear mm (in) 5382 (211.9) 1987 (78.2) 1485 (58.5) 2911 (114.6) 1611 (63.4) 1666 (65.6) 228 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 229
Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 229 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 230
.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 230 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 231
transmission Manual 5-speed (AKK)) Manual 5-speed overdrive (Close ratio) Manual 5-speed overdrive (Dana ZF) Manual 6-speed ZF Automatic transmission Automatic 4-speed overdrive (CD4E) Automatic 4-speed overdrive (4R70W) Automatic 4-speed overdrive (4R44E) 231 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232
overdrive (AX4S) 4-speed overdrive (4F20E) 4-speed overdrive (4F50N) 4-speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5-speed (Mazda M5) Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4-speed overdrive (4R70W) 5-speed overdrive (5R55N) 232 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 233
Bug shields Deflectors Exterior trim kits Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors 233 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 234
Accessories Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Speed control Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters and blankets Peace of mind Airbag anti-theft locks First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Navigation - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 235
...111 driver air bag ...106, 109 indicator light ...108, 110 operation ...106, 109 passenger air bag ...106, 109 side air bag ...108 Air cleaner filter ...210, 224 Air conditioning ...33 Air suspension ...132 description ...132 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...190 Anti-lock brake system (see - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 236
speed control ...188 lubrication specifications ...226, 228 refill capacities ...225 service points ...183 starting after a collision ...145 Engine block heater ...126 Engine oil ...184 change oil soon warning, message center ...184 checking and adding ...184 dipstick ...184 filter, specifications - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 237
bulb specifications ...40 daytime running lights ...36 flash to pass ...37 high beam ...37 replacing bulbs ...41 turning on and off ...36 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...32-33 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ...53, 66 Homelink wireless control system ...63 Hood - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 238
(see Turn signal) ...39 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...129 Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ...137 Load limits ...138 Locks autolock ...79 childproof ...73 doors ...72 Lubricant specifications ...226, 228 Lumbar support, seats ...88 M Message center ...67 238 reset - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 239
AM/FM/Tape/CD ...22 Spark plugs, specifications ...224, 228 Specification chart, lubricants ...226, 228 Speed control ...59 Starting your vehicle ...123-124, 126 jump starting ...159 Steering speed sensitive ...132 Steering wheel controls ...62 tilting ...47 T Tilt steering wheel ...47 Tires ...153 - 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...133 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...207 fluid lights (see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...184 Water, Driving through ...137 Windows power ...56 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...46 checking and adding fluid ...184 replacing wiper blades ...46 Wrecker towing
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Bulb replacement
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Locks and Security
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