User manual MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 16 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) CD changer 22 22 31 40 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control 46 46 48 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 53 53 56 57 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 63 63 64 74 75 77 86 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 92 92 92 94 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 105 105 109 124 131 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 142 142 146 149 151 151 156 157 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 161 161 162 162 163 170 175 180 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 181 189 Cleaning 190 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 196 197 198 202 210 223 228 228 230 Accessories Index 235 238 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. [. . . ] In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the side air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: · The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 130 Seating and Safety Restraints · The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. · A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. [. . . ] IN U. S. A. DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXXXXXXXXX FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR X XX XXX X XX X XXXX UPC F85B-1520472-AB Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. ) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 233 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. [. . . ]