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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 188 Fuse Amp Rating 20A* 15A* 25A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* - - 15A* 15A* 15A* - - 5A* 40A** 50A** 50A** 40A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 20A** 20A** 30A** - Power Distribution Box Description Horn relay feed A/C clutch relay feed Audio Instrument panel power point Stop lamp switch Heated seats Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module Not used Not used Injectors PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Powertrain loads and sensors Not used Not used Radio mute Blower relay feed Cooling fan Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box feed #1 (I/P fuses 23, 25, 27 and 31) Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box feed #2 (I/P fuses 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) Starter relay feed Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module (Pump) Rear defroster relay feed Moonroof ABS module (Valves) Wiper module Not used 2005 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
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
MESSAGE CENTER INDICATOR LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)	14
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	20
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 STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	28
RADIO FREQUENCIES	32
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	32
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	32
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	33
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	33
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
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	38
High beams	39
Flash to pass	39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	39
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
Vertical aim adjustment	40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	41
Cornering lamps	41
MAP/COURTESY LAMPS	42
REAR COURTESY/READING LAMPS	43
BULB REPLACEMENT	43
Headlamp Condensation	43
Replacing exterior bulbs	43
Using the right bulbs	43
Replacing the interior bulbs	44
Replacing headlamp bulbs	44
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs	46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	46
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	47
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	47
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	48
Overhead console lamps	48
Driver Controls	49
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	49
Windshield wiper/washer features	49
Changing the wiper blades	49
TILT STEERING WHEEL	50
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	50
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	51
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Compass mode	52
Zone variation mode	53
Calibration mode	54
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	55
Programming	56
Gate operator & Canadian programming	58
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	59
Erasing HomeLink buttons	59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	60
POWER WINDOWS	61
One touch down	61
Window lock	61
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	62
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	62
Fold-away mirrors	62
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	62
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Setting speed control	64
Disengaging speed control	64
Resuming a set speed	65
Increasing speed while using speed control	65
Reducing speed while using speed control	65
Turning off speed control	66
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Audio control features	66
Climate control features	67
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	67
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Programming	68
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	70
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	71
Erasing HomeLink buttons	71
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	71
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Selectable features	72
Reset	72
E/M	73
Select	73
Message center functions	74
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)	74
AVG FUEL ECONOMY (average fuel economy)	74
TRIP A and TRIP B	75
AVG SPEED (average speed)	75
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	76
CELL PHONE USE	76
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	76
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	77
Locks and Security	78
KEYS	78
POWER DOOR LOCKS	78
Smart locks (if equipped)	78
Childproof door locks	79
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	79
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Unlocking the doors	81
Locking the doors	81
Deactivating/activating the horn chirp and flash confirmation feature	81
Sounding a panic alarm	82
Opening the trunk	82
Replacing the battery	82
Replacing lost transmitters	83
Illuminated entry	84
Autolock (if equipped)	85
Relock	85
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	85
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Programming a personal entry code	86
Erasing personal code	87
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	87
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	88
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	88
Theft indicator	88
Automatic arming	89
Automatic disarming	89
Replacement keys	89
Programming spare keys	90
Seating and Safety Restraints	91
SEATING	91
Adjustable head restraints	91
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	91
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	92
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	93
Heated seats (if equipped)	93
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	94
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	96
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	96
Personal Safety System	96
How does the Personal Safety System work?	97
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	97
Front crash severity sensor	97
Driver’s seat position sensor	97
Front passenger sensing system	97
Front safety belt usage sensors	98
Front safety belt pretensioners	98
Front safety belt energy management retractors	99
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	99
Safety restraints precautions	99
Combination lap and shoulder belts	101
Energy management feature	101
Vehicle sensitive mode	101
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	102
Automatic locking mode	102
When to use the automatic locking mode	102
How to use the automatic locking mode	102
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	103
Front safety belt height adjustment	103
Lap belts	104
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt	104
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	104
Conditions of operation	105
BeltMinder	105
One time disable	108
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	108
Safety belt extension assembly	109
Safety belt maintenance	110
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	110
Important SRS precautions	111
Children and airbags	113
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	113
Front passenger sensing system	115
Determining if the system is operational	118
Side airbag system (if equipped)	118
How does the side airbag system work?	119
Determining if the system is operational	120
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	121
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	121
Important child restraint precautions	121
Children and safety belts	121
Child booster seats	122
Types of booster seats	123
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	124
Child and infant or child safety seats	124
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	125
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	128
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	130
Tires, Wheels and Loading	132
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	132
Treadwear	132
Traction AA A B C	132
Temperature A B C	133
TIRES	133
Glossary of tire terminology	133
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	134
Inspecting your tires	135
Inflating your tires	135
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	137
CHANGING THE TIRES	137
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)	137
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	138
Tire change procedure	139
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	143
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	143
Information on “P” type tires	144
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	147
Information on “T” type tires	148
Location of the Safety Compliance Certification Label	148
TIRE CARE	149
Tire wear	149
Safety practices	150
Highway hazards	150
Tire and wheel alignment	150
Tire rotation	151
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	153
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	153
TRAILER TOWING	159
Preparing to tow	160
Hitches	160
Safety chains	160
Trailer brakes	160
Trailer lamps	161
Driving while you tow	161
Servicing after towing	161
Trailer towing tips	161
Launching or retrieving a boat	162
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	162
Driving	163
STARTING	163
Positions of the ignition	163
Preparing to start your vehicle	163
Important safety precautions	164
Starting the engine	166
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	166
Guarding against exhaust fumes	166
Important ventilating information	166
BRAKES	167
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	167
Using ABS	168
ABS warning lamp	168
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	169
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	170
STEERING	171
Speed sensitive steering	172
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	172
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	173
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	173
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	174
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	175
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	178
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	178
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	179
Roadside Emergencies	180
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	180
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	180
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	181
HAZARD FLASHER	181
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	181
FUSES AND RELAYS	182
Fuses	182
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	183
Passenger compartment fuse panel	183
Power distribution box	186
Relays	189
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	190
Preparing your vehicle	190
Connecting the jumper cables	191
Jump starting	192
Removing the jumper cables	193
WRECKER TOWING	195
Customer Assistance	196
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	196
At home	196
Away from home	196
Additional Assistance	197
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	198
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	199
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	199
Board membership	200
What the Board needs	200
Oral presentations	201
Making a decision	201
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	201
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	201
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	202
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	203
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	203
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	204
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	204
Cleaning	205
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	205
WAXING	205
PAINT CHIPS	205
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	206
ENGINE	206
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	207
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	207
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	208
INTERIOR TRIM	208
INTERIOR	208
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	209
UNDERBODY	209
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	209
Maintenance and Specifications	211
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	211
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	211
Working with the engine off	211
Working with the engine on	211
OPENING THE HOOD	212
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	212
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	213
ENGINE OIL	213
Checking the engine oil	213
Adding engine oil	215
Engine oil and filter recommendations	216
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	216
BATTERY	217
ENGINE COOLANT	219
Checking engine coolant	219
Adding engine coolant	220
Recycled engine coolant	222
Coolant refill capacity	223
Severe climates	223
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	224
How fail-safe cooling works	224
When fail-safe mode is activated	225
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	225
Important safety precautions	225
Refueling	227
Fuel Filler Cap	227
Choosing the right fuel	228
Octane recommendations	229
Fuel quality	229
Cleaner air	229
Running out of fuel	229
Fuel Filter	230
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	230
Measuring techniques	230
Filling the tank	230
Calculating fuel economy	231
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	231
Habits	232
Maintenance	232
Conditions	232
EPA window sticker	233
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	233
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	234
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	235
POWER STEERING FLUID	235
BRAKE FLUID	236
TRANSMISSION FLUID	236
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	236
Low fluid level	237
Correct fluid level	237
High fluid level	238
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	238
AIR FILTER	239
Changing the air filter element	239
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	240
REFILL CAPACITIES	241
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	242
ENGINE DATA	244
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)	244
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	245
Certification label	245
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	246
Engine number	246
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	247
Accessories	248
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	248
Exterior style	248
Interior style	248
Lifestyle	249
Peace of mind	249