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... especially in hot weather. Your vehicle is not covered by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of engine oil that continual improvement in the Index. Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and ...therefore is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by warranty. Cleaning the Outside of...
... especially in hot weather. Your vehicle is not covered by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of engine oil that continual improvement in the Index. Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and ...therefore is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by warranty. Cleaning the Outside of...
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...allows you to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the ON position once the engine is not running. Starting Your Grand Marquis Ignition Understanding the Positions of the... Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. 37 LOCK locks the steering wheel. OFF allows you to...
...allows you to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the ON position once the engine is not running. Starting Your Grand Marquis Ignition Understanding the Positions of the... Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. 37 LOCK locks the steering wheel. OFF allows you to...
Owner's Manual
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... you release it. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to test the brake warning light. START cranks the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in P (Park). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that... is stuck in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park). Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in the LOCK position, move the key to LOCK.
... you release it. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to test the brake warning light. START cranks the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. 3. 4. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in P (Park). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that... is stuck in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park). Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is still in the LOCK position, move the key to LOCK.
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...the accelerator before you start your vehicle started. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting . Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you have problems getting your vehicle...garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 39 Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that the ...
...the accelerator before you start your vehicle started. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting . Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Before you have problems getting your vehicle...garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 39 Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that the ...
Owner's Manual
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... position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold the key in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so...in five (5) seconds on the first try again. Wait a few seconds after the engine has started. For a cold engine: 4. Allow the key to return to Start Your Vehicle at a time. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the starter stops, then...
... position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold the key in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so...in five (5) seconds on the first try again. Wait a few seconds after the engine has started. For a cold engine: 4. Allow the key to return to Start Your Vehicle at a time. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the starter stops, then...
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...accelerator all the way to the OFF position. For directions on how to the START position. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Whenever you start your foot is on the brake pedal. Keep your vehicle move slightly faster than when it idle for a few seconds.... Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Turn the ignition key to reset...
...accelerator all the way to the OFF position. For directions on how to the START position. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Whenever you start your foot is on the brake pedal. Keep your vehicle move slightly faster than when it idle for a few seconds.... Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in this chapter. Turn the ignition key to reset...
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... Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). RWARNING Extended idling at high...the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can produce very high temperatures in subzero temperatures, use a 110-volt...
... Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). RWARNING Extended idling at high...the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can produce very high temperatures in subzero temperatures, use a 110-volt...
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... heater in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. RWARNING If you start your vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not damage the engine, so you smell exhaust fumes. 43 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in this chapter for longer than a short...drive if you can plug it in a closed garage or other enclosed area. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Take precautions to start your vehicle in at least three hours before driving your vehicle.
... heater in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. RWARNING If you start your vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not damage the engine, so you smell exhaust fumes. 43 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in this chapter for longer than a short...drive if you can plug it in a closed garage or other enclosed area. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Take precautions to start your vehicle in at least three hours before driving your vehicle.
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... Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is raised for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in an open the windows at least one inch...
... Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is raised for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in an open the windows at least one inch...
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Once the shut-off switch 45 The switch is a device intended to stop the fuel system when your vehicle. The fuel system shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off switch is on the left side of the trunk. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel System Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
Once the shut-off switch 45 The switch is a device intended to stop the fuel system when your vehicle. The fuel system shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start after a collision, the fuel system shut-off switch is on the left side of the trunk. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel System Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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... red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. If the button is already set, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the ON...
... red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. If the button is already set, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the ON...
Owner's Manual
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... release the parking brake. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Have the brakes checked immediately. 49 If the light stays...
... release the parking brake. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Have the brakes checked immediately. 49 If the light stays...
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After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. Anti-Lock ... heard. If it remains on for approximately 1/2 second. The system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. This is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). The Anti-Lock ... on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is disabled and should shut off your vehicle.
After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. Anti-Lock ... heard. If it remains on for approximately 1/2 second. The system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. This is out, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). The Anti-Lock ... on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is disabled and should shut off your vehicle.
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... the air bag system serviced at your battery is turned to the ON position. Charging System Light This light indicates that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the system is functioning properly, the light will hear a beeping sound. This light comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition ...switch is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 52 Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to indicate the ...
... the air bag system serviced at your battery is turned to the ON position. Charging System Light This light indicates that your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the system is functioning properly, the light will hear a beeping sound. This light comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition ...switch is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 52 Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light to indicate the ...
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... occur to "overdrive on" mode. The transmission will return the vehicle to the transmission. 53 If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Depressing the button on the shifter will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the...
... occur to "overdrive on" mode. The transmission will return the vehicle to the transmission. 53 If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Depressing the button on the shifter will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the...
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If it is OFF. Turn the ignition key from ON to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the operation of the OBD .... Air Suspension Light (If equipped) This light tells you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is ON, push the switch OFF and have the system checked as soon as you if the air suspension needs...
If it is OFF. Turn the ignition key from ON to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the operation of the OBD .... Air Suspension Light (If equipped) This light tells you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is ON, push the switch OFF and have the system checked as soon as you if the air suspension needs...
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... the ignition to ON or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, it means that the engine is misfiring. Have your vehicle serviced at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. In this condition persists, damage could occur to misfire. If this case, the Check... control systems. You do not need to ON, but it should turn on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. The light comes on and off on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code...
... the ignition to ON or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, it means that the engine is misfiring. Have your vehicle serviced at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. In this condition persists, damage could occur to misfire. If this case, the Check... control systems. You do not need to ON, but it should turn on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. The light comes on and off on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code...
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... or a qualified technician. A warm up cycle consists of engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off the engine. On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will... in which you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as the engine begins to be turning. 57 Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn off after the vehicle has completed three...
... or a qualified technician. A warm up cycle consists of engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off the engine. On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will... in which you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as the engine begins to be turning. 57 Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn off after the vehicle has completed three...
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... Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. It is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. The pointer moves from ... switch is obtained with the vehicle on level ground. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as your engine coolant warms up. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle. Under normal driving conditions, the...
... Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. It is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. The pointer moves from ... switch is obtained with the vehicle on level ground. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as your engine coolant warms up. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition switch OFF while refueling the vehicle. Under normal driving conditions, the...
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conditions, and under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Turn off the road as soon as , heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in the Index. If you do not...adding coolant to indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. The engine coolant temperature gauge If your engine, see Engine Coolant in hot weather, for the pointer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant ...
conditions, and under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Turn off the road as soon as , heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in the Index. If you do not...adding coolant to indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. The engine coolant temperature gauge If your engine, see Engine Coolant in hot weather, for the pointer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant ...