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Driving Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Control™ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is realized 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. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of an Traction Control™ event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. The Traction Control™ system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal. The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads. During Traction Control™ operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior. If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The traction control indicator flashes during a Traction Control™ system event. If the traction control indicator comes on and stays lit, either: • the Traction Control™ system requires service by an authorized dealer, or 182 2008 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
Operating tips	36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	37
Lights	38
HEADLAMP CONTROL	38
Autolamp control	38
Foglamp control (if equipped)	39
High beams	39
Flash to pass	39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
Vertical aim adjustment	40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	42
Cornering lamps	42
INTERIOR LAMPS	42
Map/Courtesy lamps	42
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	43
BULB REPLACEMENT	44
Headlamp Condensation	44
Using the right bulbs	44
Replacing the interior bulbs	44
Overhead console lamps	45
Replacing exterior bulbs	45
Replacing headlamp bulbs	45
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs	46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	48
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	48
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	49
Driver Controls	50
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	50
Windshield wiper/washer features	50
TILT STEERING WHEEL	51
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	51
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Compass mode	53
Zone variation mode	54
Calibration mode	55
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	56
Programming	57
Gate operator & Canadian programming	59
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	60
Erasing HomeLink buttons	60
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	61
POWER WINDOWS	62
One touch down	62
Window lock	63
INTERIOR MIRROR	63
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	63
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	64
Power side view mirrors	64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	64
Fold-away mirrors	64
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	65
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Setting speed control	65
Disengaging speed control	66
Resuming a set speed	66
Increasing speed while using speed control	67
Reducing speed while using speed control	67
Turning off speed control	68
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Audio control features	68
Climate control features	69
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	69
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Programming	71
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	73
Erasing HomeLink buttons	73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	73
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Selectable features	74
Select	74
Reset	75
Info menu	75
Odometer/Trip odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	76
Instantaneous fuel economy	76
Trip elapsed drive time	77
Setup menu	77
System check	77
Display Type	78
Text Size	78
Units (English/Metric)	78
Language	79
Oil Minder Start Value	79
System warnings	79
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	82
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	83
Locks and Security	84
KEYS	84
POWER DOOR LOCKS	84
Power door trim switch inhibit	84
Smart locks (if equipped)	84
Autolock (if equipped)	85
Auto-relock	85
Auto-unlock	85
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	85
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	86
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	87
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Unlocking the doors	88
Locking the doors	88
Car finder	89
Sounding a panic alarm	89
Opening the trunk	89
Replacing the battery	89
Replacing lost transmitters	90
Illuminated entry	91
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	92
Programming a personal entry code	92
Erasing personal code	93
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	94
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	94
Anti-scan feature	94
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	94
Anti-theft indicator	96
Automatic arming	97
Automatic disarming	97
Replacement keys	97
Programming spare keys	97
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Arming the system	99
Disarming the system	99
Seating and Safety Restraints	100
SEATING	100
Adjustable head restraints	100
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	100
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	101
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	102
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	104
Heated seats (if equipped)	104
REAR SEATS	105
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	105
Personal Safety System™	105
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	106
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	106
Front crash severity sensor	106
Driver’s seat position sensor	107
Front passenger sensing system	107
Front safety belt usage sensors	108
Front safety belt pretensioners	108
Front safety belt energy management retractors	108
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	108
Safety restraints precautions	109
Combination lap and shoulder belts	110
Energy management feature	110
Lap belts	111
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	111
Vehicle sensitive mode	111
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	112
Automatic locking mode	112
When to use the automatic locking mode	112
How to use the automatic locking mode	112
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	113
Safety belt extension assembly	113
Front safety belt height adjustment	114
Safety belt maintenance	114
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	115
Conditions of operation	115
Belt-Minder	115
One time disable	118
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	118
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	120
Important SRS precautions	120
Children and airbags	122
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	122
Front passenger sensing system	124
Determining if the system is operational	129
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	129
How does the side airbag system work?	130
Determining if the system is operational	131
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	132
Important child restraint precautions	132
Children and safety belts	132
Child booster seats	133
When children should use booster seats	133
Types of booster seats	134
The importance of shoulder belts	135
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	136
Child and infant or child safety seats	136
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	137
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	140
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	150
Highway hazards	151
Tire and wheel alignment	151
Tire rotation	151
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	152
Information on “P” type tires	153
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	156
Information on “T” type tires	157
Location of the tire label	157
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	158
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	159
When your temporary spare tire is installed	160
When you believe your system is not operating properly	160
When inflating your tires	162
How temperature affects your tire pressure	162
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	163
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	163
TRAILER TOWING	169
Preparing to tow	169
Hitches	169
Safety chains	169
Trailer brakes	170
Trailer lamps	170
Driving while you tow	170
Servicing after towing	170
Trailer towing tips	171
Launching or retrieving a boat	171
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	172
Driving	173
STARTING	173
Positions of the ignition	173
Preparing to start your vehicle	173
Important safety precautions	174
Starting the engine	175
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	175
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	176
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	176
Guarding against exhaust fumes	176
Important ventilating information	176
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	177
BRAKES	178
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	179
Using ABS	180
ABS warning lamp	180
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	180
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	181
STEERING	183
Speed sensitive steering	184
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	184
TRACTION-LOK™ AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	185
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	185
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	185
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	186
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	187
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	189
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	190
Roadside Emergencies	191
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	191
Getting roadside assistance	191
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	193
FUSES AND RELAYS	194
Fuses	194
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	194
Passenger compartment fuse panel	195
Power distribution box	198
Relays	201
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	201
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	202
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	203
Stopping and securing the vehicle	204
Removing the spare tire and jack	204
Tire change procedure	205
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	207
JUMP STARTING	208
Preparing your vehicle	209
Connecting the jumper cables	210
Jump starting	211
Removing the jumper cables	212
WRECKER TOWING	214
Customer Assistance	215
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	215
At home	215
Away from home	215
Additional Assistance	216
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	217
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	218
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	219
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	219
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	220
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	221
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	222
Cleaning	223
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	223
WAXING	224
PAINT CHIPS	224
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	224
ENGINE	225
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	226
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	226
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	227
INTERIOR	227
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	228
UNDERBODY	228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	228
Maintenance and Specifications	230
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	230
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	230
Working with the engine off	230
Working with the engine on	230
OPENING THE HOOD	231
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	232
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	233
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	233
ENGINE OIL	234
Checking the engine oil	234
Adding engine oil	235
Engine oil and filter recommendations	236
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	236
BATTERY	237
ENGINE COOLANT	239
Checking engine coolant	239
Adding engine coolant	240
Recycled engine coolant	243
Coolant refill capacity	243
Severe climates	243
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	244
How fail-safe cooling works	244
When fail-safe mode is activated	244
FUEL FILTER	245
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	245
Important safety precautions	245
Refueling	248
Fuel Filler Cap	248
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap	249
Choosing the right fuel	249
Cleaner air	250
Octane recommendations	250
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	250
FFV engine (if equipped)	250
Fuel quality	250
Unleaded Gasoline engines	251
FFV engine (if equipped)	251
Running out of fuel	251
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	252
Measuring techniques	252
Filling the tank	252
Calculating fuel economy	253
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	253
Habits	253
Maintenance	254
Conditions	254
EPA window sticker	255
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	255
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	256
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	257
POWER STEERING FLUID	258
BRAKE FLUID	258
TRANSMISSION FLUID	259
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	259
Low fluid level	259
Correct fluid level	260
High fluid level	260
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	260
AIR FILTER	261
Changing the air filter element	261
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	262
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	263
ENGINE DATA	266
Engine drivebelt routing	266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	267
Safety Compliance Certification Label	267
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	267
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	268
Accessories	269
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	269
Exterior style	269
Interior style	269
Lifestyle	269
Peace of mind	269

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Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the

Traction Control™ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel

spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes

in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is

realized 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.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose

control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of an Traction Control™

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded

their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss

of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you

experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

The Traction Control™ system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to

accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal. The system is a

driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow

and ice covered roads.

During Traction Control™ operation you may hear an electric motor type

of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not

“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal

system behavior.

If you should become stuck in snow

or ice or on a very slippery road

surface, try switching the Traction

Control™ system off. This may

allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the

vehicle out and enable a successful

“rocking” maneuver.

The traction control indicator

flashes during a Traction Control™

system event.

If the traction control indicator

comes on and stays lit, either:

•

the Traction Control™ system

requires service by an authorized dealer, or

2008 Grand Marquis

(grn)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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