Mercury 2001 Grand Marquis User manual

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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 27
Seating and safety restraints 98
Starting and driving
Starting 129
Driving 134
Roadside emergencies 149
Servicing
Maintenance and care 168
Capacities and specifications 216
Customer assistance 222
Reporting safety defects 233
Index 234
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Contents
1

The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer to Seating
and safety restraints for more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
Introduction
2

WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During
the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
EMISSION WARRANTY
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s
Guide.
Introduction
3

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning
Child Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear Power Window Lockout
Introduction
4

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Jack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
5

Headlamp control
(pg. 27)
Instrument panel
dimmer control
(pg. 27)
Driver air bag
(pg. 116)
Instrument cluster
(pg. 8)
Speed control*
(pg. 69)
Turn signal control
(pg. 65)
Wiper/washer
control
(pg. 66)
Traction control switch*
(pg. 136)
Power adjustable foot
pedals*
(pg. 64)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
6

Gearshift with O/D
control
(pg. 141) Audio system
(pg. 38)
Instrument panel
mounted clock
(pg. 64)
Climate control system
(pg. 29)
Rear window defroster
control
(pg. 38)
Instrumentation
7

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Low fuel (if equipped)
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in
this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light
comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the
advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must
be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also
illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
E
LOW
FUEL
CHECK
ENGINE
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
AIR
SUSP
OD
OFF
BRAKE
AIR
BAG
TEMP OIL
VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50 60 70 80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140
160
180
200
HH
LC
FH
L
<FUEL FILL DOOR
TRAC
CNTL
0000000
0
000
+–
F
E
/
2
1
N
O
R
M
H
C
km/h
MPH
km
S
CHECK
ENGINE
TRAC
CNTL
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
SPEED CONTROL
P R N D 2 1
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DISTANCE
TO EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG FUEL
ECONOMY
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
LOW
FUEL
Instrumentation
8

Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD
II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your
vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your
vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check
Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine
startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle
service is required.
If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
CHECK
ENGINE
Instrumentation
9

Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure your bulb is working.
When this light turns on, check the
fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service
Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is
properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal
driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and
care chapter.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
AIR
BAG
Instrumentation
10

Engine coolant temperature (if equipped)
Refer to Engine coolant in the
Maintenance and specifications
chapter. If light stays on or
continues to turn on after the
vehicle warms up, have your vehicle
serviced.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.
Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If light
stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your
vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Instrumentation
11

Brake system warning
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional.
Also illuminates if the parking brake
is engaged. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times,
seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on
or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light
on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the
parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
!
BRAKE
P!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
12

Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure (if equipped)
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level and
add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care
chapter.
This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the
engine is off.
Air suspension (if equipped)
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. Also illuminates when the
air suspension requires repair, the
air suspension switch is OFF or the
load limit is exceeded. For
information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.
AIR
SUSP
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
Instrumentation
13

O/D off
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Illuminates when the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive control in the Controls
and Features chapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission
overdrive function OFF. When the
light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode,
refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is
detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control
Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
Flashes when the Traction Controly
system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a
wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for
the duration of the Traction Controlyevent.
If the Traction Controlyindicator comes on or stays lit, either:
•the Traction Controlysystem needs service, or
•the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch
in the instrument panel.
For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
O/D
OFF
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
TRAC
CNTL
Instrumentation
14

Message center indicator lights (if equipped)
Speed control
This light comes on when either the
SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls
are pressed. It turns off when the
speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition
is turned to the OFF position.
Door ajar
Illuminates when one of the doors is
not completely shut and the ignition
is turned to ON. With the ignition
ON, this light will flash six times (if
a door is open). With the ignition in
RUN position, a tone will sound for
one second (if a door is open).
Low washer fluid
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to ON and will
stay on when the windshield washer
fluid is low.
Trunk ajar
If the trunk is not completely
closed, this light comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON. With
the ignition ON, this light will flash
five times and sound a tone for one
second, then remain on (if the trunk
is open).
SPEED CONTROL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
Instrumentation
15

Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Belt minder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Instrumentation
16

GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key
is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle
is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle
is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
E
LOW
FUEL
TRAC
CNTL
CHECK
ENGINE
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
AIR
SUSP
OD
OFF
BRAKE
AIR
BAG
TEMP OIL
VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50 60 70 80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140
160
180
200
HH
LC
FH
L
<FUEL FILL DOOR
0000000
0
000
+–
F
E
/
2
1
N
O
R
M
H
C
km/h
MPH
km
S
CHECK
ENGINE
TRAC
CNTL
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
SPEED CONTROL
P R N D 2 1
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
TRIP
A
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
DISTANCE
TO EMPTY
AVG FUEL
ECONOMY
Instrumentation
17

•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
A minimum of four gallons must be
added or removed from the fuel
tank in order for the gauge to
instantaneously update. If less than
four gallons is added, the gauge will
take between five to ten minutes to
update.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
•Standard instrument cluster
E
FUEL
F
F
E
/
2
1
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50 60 70 80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0000
Instrumentation
18

•Optional instrument cluster
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.
km/h
MPH
km
S
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50 60 70 80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100 120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0000
km/h
MPH
km
S
Instrumentation
19