2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59

Driver Controls Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. ON OFF 3. Press the SET ACCEL control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The message "SPEED CONTROL" (if equipped) will be displayed in the optional instrument cluster. RES SET ACCEL COAST Note: • Vehicle speed may vary when driving up and down a steep hill. • If 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-fmt) USA English (fus)