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Tires, Wheels and Loading lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of a new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant 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 guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles: This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral) • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h) 166 2006 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	17
AM/FM stereo cassette (if equipped)	19
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	21
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	25
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	30
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	34
Climate Controls	36
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	36
Operating tips	36
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	38
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	39
Lights	40
HEADLAMP CONTROL	40
Autolamp control	40
High beams	41
Flash to pass	41
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	41
Foglamp control (if equipped)	42
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	42
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	42
Vertical aim adjustment	42
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	44
Cornering lamps	44
INTERIOR LAMPS	44
Map/Courtesy lamps	44
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	45
BULB REPLACEMENT	45
Headlamp Condensation	45
Replacing exterior bulbs	46
Using the right bulbs	46
Replacing the interior bulbs	46
Overhead console lamps	47
Replacing headlamp bulbs	47
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs	48
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	50
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	51
Driver Controls	52
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	52
Windshield wiper/washer features	52
TILT STEERING WHEEL	52
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	53
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	53
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	53
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Compass mode	55
Zone variation mode	55
Calibration mode	56
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	57
Programming	58
Gate operator & Canadian programming	60
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	61
Erasing HomeLink buttons	61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	62
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	63
POWER WINDOWS	63
One touch down	64
Window lock	64
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	64
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	65
Power side view mirrors	65
Fold-away mirrors	65
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	65
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Setting speed control	66
Disengaging speed control	67
Resuming a set speed	67
Increasing speed while using speed control	68
Reducing speed while using speed control	68
Turning off speed control	69
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Audio control features	69
Climate control features	70
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	70
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Programming	71
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	73
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	73
Erasing HomeLink buttons	74
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	74
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Selectable features	75
Select	75
Reset	75
Info menu	75
Odometer/Trip odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	76
Average fuel economy (AFE)	76
Instantaneous fuel economy	77
Setup menu	77
System check	77
Display Type	78
Font Size	78
Units (English/Metric)	78
Language	79
Oil Minder Start Value	79
System warnings	79
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	82
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	82
Locks and Security	83
KEYS	83
POWER DOOR LOCKS	83
Power door trim switch inhibit	83
Smart locks (if equipped)	83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	84
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Unlocking the doors	86
Locking the doors	87
Opening the trunk	87
Sounding a panic alarm	87
Replacing the battery	87
Replacing lost transmitters	88
Illuminated entry	89
Autolock (if equipped)	90
Auto-relock	90
Auto-unlock	90
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	90
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	91
Programming a personal entry code	91
Erasing personal code	92
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	93
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	93
Anti-scan feature	93
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	93
Anti-theft indicator	95
Automatic arming	96
Automatic disarming	96
Replacement keys	96
Programming spare keys	96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	97
Arming the system	97
Disarming the system	98
Seating and Safety Restraints	99
SEATING	99
Adjustable head restraints	99
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	99
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	100
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	101
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	103
Heated seats (if equipped)	103
REAR SEATS	104
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	104
Personal Safety System	104
How does the Personal Safety System work?	105
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	105
Front crash severity sensor	105
Driver’s seat position sensor	106
Front passenger sensing system	106
Front safety belt usage sensors	107
Front safety belt pretensioners	107
Front safety belt energy management retractors	107
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	107
Safety restraints precautions	108
Combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Energy management feature	110
Lap belts	110
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt	110
Vehicle sensitive mode	110
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	111
Automatic locking mode	111
When to use the automatic locking mode	111
How to use the automatic locking mode	111
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	112
Front safety belt height adjustment	112
Safety belt extension assembly	113
Safety belt maintenance	113
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	114
Conditions of operation	114
BeltMinder	114
One time disable	117
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	117
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	119
Important SRS precautions	119
Children and airbags	121
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	121
Front passenger sensing system	123
Determining if the system is operational	128
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	128
How does the side airbag system work?	129
Determining if the system is operational	130
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	130
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	131
Important child restraint precautions	131
Children and safety belts	131
Child booster seats	132
Types of booster seats	133
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	135
Child and infant or child safety seats	135
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	136
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	139
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	141
Tires, Wheels and Loading	143
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	143
Treadwear	143
Traction AA A B C	143
Temperature A B C	144
TIRES	144
Glossary of tire terminology	144
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	145
TIRE CARE	147
Inspecting your tires	147
Tire wear	148
Damage	148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	148
Tire Replacement Requirements	149
Safety practices	149
Highway hazards	150
Tire and wheel alignment	150
Tire rotation	150
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	151
Information on “P” type tires	152
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	155
Information on “T” type tires	156
Location of the tire label	156
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	157
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	157
TRAILER TOWING	163
Preparing to tow	164
Hitches	164
Safety chains	164
Trailer brakes	164
Trailer lamps	164
Driving while you tow	165
Servicing after towing	165
Trailer towing tips	165
Launching or retrieving a boat	166
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	166
Driving	168
STARTING	168
Positions of the ignition	168
Preparing to start your vehicle	168
Important safety precautions	169
Starting the engine	170
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	171
Guarding against exhaust fumes	171
Important ventilating information	171
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	171
BRAKES	172
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	172
Using ABS	173
ABS warning lamp	173
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	174
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	175
STEERING	176
Speed sensitive steering	177
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	177
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	178
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	178
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	178
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	179
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	180
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	183
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	183
Roadside Emergencies	184
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	184
Getting roadside assistance	184
Using roadside assistance	185
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	185
HAZARD FLASHER	185
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	186
FUSES AND RELAYS	187
Fuses	187
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	187
Passenger compartment fuse panel	188
Power distribution box	191
Relays	194
CHANGING THE TIRES	195
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	195
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	197
Tire change procedure	197
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	200
JUMP STARTING	201
Preparing your vehicle	201
Connecting the jumper cables	202
Jump starting	203
Removing the jumper cables	204
WRECKER TOWING	206
Customer Assistance	207
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	207
At home	207
Away from home	207
Additional Assistance	208
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	209
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	210
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	210
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	211
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	212
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	212
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	213
Cleaning	214
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	214
WAXING	215
PAINT CHIPS	215
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	215
ENGINE	216
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	216
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	217
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	217
INTERIOR TRIM	218
INTERIOR	218
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	218
UNDERBODY	219
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	219
Maintenance and Specifications	221
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	221
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	221
Working with the engine off	221
Working with the engine on	221
OPENING THE HOOD	222
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	223
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	224
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	224
ENGINE OIL	225
Checking the engine oil	225
Adding engine oil	226
Engine oil and filter recommendations	227
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	227
BATTERY	228
ENGINE COOLANT	230
Checking engine coolant	230
Adding engine coolant	231
Recycled engine coolant	233
Coolant refill capacity	234
Severe climates	234
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	235
How fail-safe cooling works	235
When fail-safe mode is activated	235
FUEL FILTER	236
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	236
Important safety precautions	236
Refueling	239
Choosing the right fuel	239
Octane recommendations	240
Fuel quality	240
Cleaner air	241
Running out of fuel	241
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	241
Measuring techniques	241
Filling the tank	242
Calculating fuel economy	242
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	243
Habits	243
Maintenance	244
Conditions	244
EPA window sticker	244
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	245
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	246
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	246
POWER STEERING FLUID	247
BRAKE FLUID	248
TRANSMISSION FLUID	248
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	248
Low fluid level	249
Correct fluid level	249
High fluid level	250
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	250
AIR FILTER	250
Changing the air filter element	251
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	251
REFILL CAPACITIES	252
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	254
ENGINE DATA	255
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)	256
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	257
Safety Compliance Certification Label	257
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	257
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	258
Accessories	259
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	259
Exterior style	259
Interior style	259
Lifestyle	259
Peace of mind	260

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lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of a

new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done

at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

•

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot

weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Launching or retrieving a boat

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer

into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the

trailer is removed from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:

•

do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of

the rear bumper.

•

do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the

bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:

•

causing internal damage to the components.

•

affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in

water. Rear axle lubricant 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 guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow

your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a

recreational vehicle).

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not

damaged due to insufficient lubrication.

All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles:

This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel

drive capability.

•

Place the transmission in N (Neutral)

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h)

2006 Grand Marquis

(grn)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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