User manual MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette CD changer 20 20 23 26 29 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 32 32 33 35 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 36 36 39 40 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 46 46 47 56 57 59 67 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 72 72 72 74 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 86 86 90 104 111 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 123 123 127 130 132 133 138 140 143 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 144 144 145 145 146 153 159 165 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 166 174 Cleaning 175 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 181 183 184 188 196 210 212 224 225 226 Accessories Index 233 235 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. [. . . ] Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 124 Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 125 Driving Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. · If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). Turn the key to 5 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. light may not illuminate. 4 3 5 2 1 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. 126 Driving To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. [. . . ] 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 1. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Production sequence number 230 Maintenance and Specifications Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). [. . . ]