2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Owners Manual

Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 24 Seating and safety restraints 87 Starting and driving Starting 113 Driving 118 Roadside emergencies 133 Servicing Maintenance and care 150 Capacities and specifications 197 Customer assistance 203 Reporting safety defects 214 Index 215 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company Contents 1 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or 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 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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 breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary 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. Introduction 3 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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 Introduction 5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

R.DEF. AUTO LAMP 0FF PANEL DIM PUSH INTERIOR HI LO F E CHECK ENGINE AIR SUSP OD OFF BRAKE TEMP VOLTS FUEL MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 H C F H L < FUEL FILL DOOR P R N D 2 1 OFF ON Driver air bag (pg. 101) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Rear window defroster control (pg. 25) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 24) Headlamp control (pg. 24) Speed control* (pg. 62) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 60) * if equipped Instrumentation 6 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

SCAN BASS TREB BAL FADE SIDE EJ REW FF 1 - 2 TAPE AMS VOL - PUSH ON SEEK TUNE AM FM CLK 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM1 ST L NORM A/C VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF HI LO MAX A/C OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF F AUTO H M OIL H L RSM SET ACC COAST Electronic sound system (pg. 35) Climate control systems (pg. 26) Clock (pg. 34) Traction control switch* (pg. 120) Gearshift with O/D control (pg. 125) Instrumentation 7 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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 AIR SUSP OD OFF BRAKE AIR BAG TEMP OIL VOLTS FUEL MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 H H L C F H L < FUEL FILL DOOR TRAC CNTL 0000000 0 0 0 0 + – F E / 2 1 N O R M H C km/h MPH km S CHECK ENGINE AIR BAG 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 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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. 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. Engine coolant temperature (if equipped) Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. 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. AIR BAG Instrumentation 10 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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