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Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components, do not trailer tow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped. Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. 166 2009 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (own2002), 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
Entertainment Systems	20
AUDIO SYSTEMS	20
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	20
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	22
Premium / Premium sound satellite compatible AM/FM stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	25
AM/FM Premium sound satellite compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	30
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	35
Climate Controls	37
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	37
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	38
Operating tips	39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	42
High beams	42
Flash to pass	42
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	42
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	43
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	43
Vertical aim adjustment	43
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	45
Cornering lamps	45
INTERIOR LAMPS	45
Map/courtesy lamps	45
Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	46
BULB REPLACEMENT	46
Lamp assembly condensation	46
Using the right bulbs	47
Replacing interior bulbs	47
Replacing exterior bulbs	47
Replacing headlamp bulbs	48
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs	49
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	50
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	51
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	51
Driver Controls	52
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	52
Windshield wiper/washer features	52
TILT STEERING WHEEL	53
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	53
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	53
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	54
POWER WINDOWS	55
One touch down	55
Window lock	55
INTERIOR MIRROR	56
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	56
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	56
Power side view mirrors	56
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	57
Fold-away mirrors	57
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	57
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Setting speed control	58
Disengaging speed control	59
Resuming a set speed	59
Increasing speed while using speed control	59
Reducing speed while using speed control	60
Turning off speed control	60
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	61
Audio control features	61
Climate control features	61
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	62
Selectable features	62
Select	62
Reset	63
Info menu	63
Odometer/Trip odometer	63
Distance to empty (DTE)	63
Average fuel economy (AFE)	64
Instantaneous fuel economy	64
Trip elapsed drive time	65
Setup menu	65
System check	65
Display Type	66
Text Size	66
Units (English/Metric)	66
Language	67
Oil Minder Start Value	67
System warnings	67
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	70
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	71
Locks and Security	72
KEYS	72
POWER DOOR LOCKS	72
Smart locks (if equipped)	72
Autolock (if equipped)	72
Auto-relock	72
Auto-unlock	73
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	73
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	74
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	74
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Unlocking the doors	77
Locking the doors	77
Car finder	77
Sounding a panic alarm	77
Opening the trunk	77
Replacing the battery	78
Replacing lost transmitters	78
Illuminated entry	79
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Programming a personal entry code	80
Erasing personal code	81
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	82
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	82
Anti-scan feature	82
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	82
Anti-theft indicator	84
Automatic arming	84
Automatic disarming	85
Replacement keys	85
Programming spare keys	85
Seating and Safety Restraints	87
SEATING	87
Adjustable head restraints	87
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	88
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	88
Adjusting the power front seats (if equipped)	89
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	91
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	93
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment	93
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	93
Personal Safety System	93
How does the Personal Safety System work?	94
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	94
Front crash severity sensor	94
Driver’s seat position sensor	94
Front passenger sensing system	95
Front safety belt usage sensors	95
Front safety belt pretensioners	96
Front safety belt energy management retractors	96
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	96
Safety restraints precautions	97
Combination lap and shoulder belts	98
Energy management feature	98
Lap belts	99
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	99
Vehicle sensitive mode	99
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	100
Automatic locking mode	100
When to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	101
Safety belt extension assembly	101
Front safety belt height adjustment	102
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	102
Conditions of operation	102
Belt-Minder	103
One-time disable	106
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	106
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	108
Important SRS precautions	108
Children and airbags	110
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	111
Front passenger sensing system	112
Determining if the system is operational	117
Seat-mounted side airbag system	117
How does the side airbag system work?	118
Determining if the system is operational	119
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	120
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	120
Important child restraint precautions	120
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	122
Transporting children	124
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	124
Infant and/or toddler seats	124
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	125
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	128
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	129
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	131
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	132
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	132
Child booster seats	133
When children should use booster seats	134
Types of booster seats	135
The importance of shoulder belts	136
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	137
Tires, Wheels and Loading	138
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	138
Treadwear	138
Traction AA A B C	138
Temperature A B C	139
TIRES	139
Glossary of tire terminology	139
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	140
TIRE CARE	142
Inspecting your tires	142
Tire wear	143
Damage	143
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	144
Tire replacement requirements	144
Safety practices	145
Highway hazards	146
Tire and wheel alignment	146
Tire rotation	146
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	147
Information on “P” type tires	148
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	151
Information on “T” type tires	152
Location of the tire label	152
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	153
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	154
When your temporary spare tire is installed	155
When you believe your system is not operating properly	155
When inflating your tires	157
How temperature affects your tire pressure	157
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	158
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	158
TRAILER TOWING	164
Preparing to tow	165
Hitches	165
Safety chains	165
Trailer brakes	165
Trailer lamps	165
Driving while you tow	166
Servicing after towing	166
Trailer towing tips	166
Launching or retrieving a boat	167
RECREATIONAL TOWING	167
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
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	172
BRAKES	173
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	174
Using ABS	175
ABS warning lamp	175
Parking brake	176
TRACTION CONTROL™	177
STEERING	178
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	178
TRACTION-LOK™ AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	179
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	179
Brake-shift interlock	179
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	180
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	182
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	183
Roadside Emergencies	184
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	184
Getting roadside assistance	184
Using roadside assistance	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 A FLAT TIRE	194
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	195
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	197
Stopping and securing the vehicle	197
Removing the spare tire and jack	197
Tire change procedure	198
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	201
JUMP STARTING	202
Preparing your vehicle	202
Connecting the jumper cables	203
Jump starting	205
Removing the jumper cables	205
WRECKER TOWING	207
Emergency towing	208
Customer Assistance	209
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	209
Away from home	209
Additional assistance	210
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	211
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	211
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	212
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	213
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	213
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	214
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	215
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	215
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	215
Cleaning	216
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	216
WAXING	217
PAINT CHIPS	217
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	217
ENGINE	218
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	219
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	219
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	220
INTERIOR	220
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	221
UNDERBODY	221
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	222
Maintenance and Specifications	223
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	223
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	223
Working with the engine off	223
Working with the engine on	224
OPENING THE HOOD	224
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	225
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	226
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	226
ENGINE OIL	227
Checking the engine oil	227
Adding engine oil	228
Engine oil and filter recommendations	229
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	229
BATTERY	230
ENGINE COOLANT	232
Checking engine coolant	232
Adding engine coolant	233
Recycled engine coolant	236
Coolant refill capacity	236
Severe climates	236
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	237
How fail-safe cooling works	237
When fail-safe mode is activated	237
FUEL FILTER	238
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	238
Important safety precautions	238
Refueling	241
Fuel filler cap	241
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	242
Choosing the right fuel	243
Cleaner air	243
Octane recommendations	243
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	243
FFV engine	243
Fuel quality	244
Unleaded gasoline engines	244
FFV engine (if equipped)	244
Running out of fuel	244
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	245
Measuring techniques	245
Filling the tank	245
Calculating fuel economy	246
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	246
Habits	246
Maintenance	247
Conditions	247
EPA fuel economy estimates	248
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	248
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	249
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	250
POWER STEERING FLUID	251
BRAKE FLUID	252
TRANSMISSION FLUID	252
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	252
Low fluid level	253
Correct fluid level	253
High fluid level	253
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	254
AIR FILTER	254
Changing the air filter element	254
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	255
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	257
ENGINE DATA	260
Engine drivebelt routing	260
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	261
Safety Compliance Certification Label	261
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	261
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	262
Accessories	263
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	263
Exterior style	263
Interior style	263
Lifestyle	263
Peace of mind	264

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Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

•

To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components, do not trailer

tow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle.

•

To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components during the first

500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph

(113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

•

Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

•

Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

•

To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist

in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to

Automatic

transmission operation

in the

Driving

chapter.

•

Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

•

Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to your

scheduled maintenance

information

for more information.

Trailer towing tips

•

Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

•

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become

less effective.

•

The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

•

If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly

conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so

equipped. Refer to the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for

the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle

lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a

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

at no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts.

2009 Grand Marquis

(grn)

Owners Guide

(own2002)

, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)

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