Mercury 2000 Grand Marquis User Manual

• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
• Place seat back in upright position.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic
locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating
positions) (if equipped).
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable
of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether
straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included
with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install
and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden
stop or collision.
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt
seating positions
1. Position the child safety seat in a
seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must
use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all
the way back.
Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear
seat whenever possible.
Seating and safety restraints
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Mercury 2000 Grand Marquis Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	2000 Grand Marquis
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

Instrument Panel Controls

Overview of controls like dimmer, headlamp, and defroster on the instrument panel.

Steering Wheel Controls

Details on driver air bag, instrument cluster, turn signal, and speed control operation.

Center Console Controls

Information on gearshift, sound system, climate control, clock, and traction control.

Instrument Cluster Gauges

Description of standard and optional instrument cluster gauges, including low fuel indicator.

Controls and Features

Instrument Panel Lighting and Headlamps

Adjusting instrument panel brightness and operating headlamps.

Exterior Lighting Functions

Details on high beams, flash-to-pass, and automatic headlamp operation.

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Head restraints

Information on the purpose and adjustment of vertically adjustable head restraints.

Adjusting the front manual seat

Instructions on how to adjust the front seat forward/backward and seatback angle.

Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls

Location and operation of power seat controls mounted on the door.

Safety restraints precautions

Important guidelines for using safety restraints and child safety seats.

Starting Your Vehicle

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Steps for preparing to start the vehicle and important safety precautions.

Important safety precautions

General safety advice and checks before starting the vehicle.

Starting the Engine

Detailed instructions on how to start the vehicle's engine.

Driving

BRAKES

Information on service brakes, brake noise, and anti-lock brake system.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Explanation of ABS operation, noises, and the ABS warning lamp.

Parking brake with auto-release

How to set and release the parking brake, including automatic release function.

TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Information on the Traction Control system's operation and indicators.

Roadside Emergencies

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Overview of Ford's complimentary roadside assistance program and how to use it.

Using roadside assistance

Instructions for obtaining roadside assistance and reimbursement information.

HAZARD FLASHER

Operation of hazard flashers for emergency warnings.

RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

Procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch after a jolt.

Maintenance and Care

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Overview of service recommendations and precautions for vehicle maintenance.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

General safety precautions to follow when working on the vehicle.

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Identification of key components within the engine compartment.

ENGINE OIL

Procedures for checking and adding engine oil, including oil level indications.

Capacities and Specifications

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

List of Motorcraft part numbers for engine components.

REFILL CAPACITIES

Table of fluid capacities for engine oil, brake fluid, transmission, and coolant.

Vehicle Dimensions

Key vehicle dimensions including length, width, height, and wheelbase.

Certification label

Information on the vehicle's certification label and its location.

Customer Assistance

Ford Extended Service Plan

Details on Ford's optional extended service plan coverage and benefits.

Getting the service you need

Guidance on obtaining warranty service from dealerships.

Away from home

How to find authorized dealerships when away from home.

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)

Information on the U.S. Dispute Settlement Board for warranty concerns.

Reporting Safety Defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

Instructions on how to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Ford.