User manual MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 168 216 222 233 234 129 134 149 2 6 27 98 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 © 2001 Ford Motor Company 1 Introduction 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. [. . . ] For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 4 If there is difficulty in turning the 3 key, firmly rotate the steering wheel 5 left and right until the key turns freely. This condition may occur 2 when: · front wheels are turned 1 · front wheel is against the curb · steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H VOLTS F FUEL 30 40 0000000 100 110 H TEMP C OIL 20 10 E 180 20 H 000 MPH 0 km/h 200 L < FUEL FILL DOOR 120 L CHECK ENGINE S SPEED CONTROL H N O R M CHECK FUEL CAP F TRAC CNTL 12 / ­ + km km/h MPH CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DISTANCE TO EMPTY DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km AVG FUEL ECONOMY TRIP A TRIP B AVG SPEED C E PRN D 21 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. · If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the 131 Starting STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Turn the key to 5 (START) without pressing the accelerator 4 pedal and release as soon as the 3 engine starts. If the temperature is above ­12°C 2 (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 1 seconds and try again. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 132 Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: · the vehicle is raised for service · the sound of the exhaust system changes · the vehicle has been damaged in a collision 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. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2. 5 cm (one inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris. 133 Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle's brake system. [. . . ] (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation. ) · Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORATED P. O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a. m. EST (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only. ) 231 Customer assistance Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P. O. [. . . ]