Additional Features
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
HOOD RELEASE
The hood release handle is located below the instrument panel. Pull the
handle toward you to release. From the front of your vehicle, release the
auxiliary latch under the front center of the hood and lift until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
POWER WINDOWS
Press the bottom portion of the switch to lower; the upper portion to raise.
To use the one touch down feature, press the double arrow and release
quickly; the window will open fully. Depress again to stop window
operation. The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the
power windows. Press the left side of the window lock to prevent
passengers from lowering power windows; press the right side to restore
use of the controls.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Side View Mirrors:
To adjust these mirrors, select the left arrow to
adjust to the left mirror; the right arrow to adjust the right mirror. Move the
control in the direction you would like to adjust the mirror. Return to the
center position to lock the mirrors in place.
Heated Mirrors (If equipped):
These mirrors warm up to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window defrost is activated; attempting to remove
ice from these mirrors by hand can damage the glass.
Fold-Away Mirrors:
Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a
narrow space, like an automatic car wash.
Ford Motor Company
Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired:
1-800-232-5952)
All information contained in this
Mercury Quick Reference Guide was
accurate at the time of duplication. We
reserve the right to change features,
operation and/or functionality of any
vehicle specification at any time. Your
Lincoln Mercury dealer is the best
source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety
information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
September 2003 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide
2004
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
M E R C U RY G R A N D M A R Q U I S
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SPECIFICATIONS
Message Center
(If equipped)
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center (located on your
instrument cluster) displays important vehicle information through a
constant monitor of vehicle systems.
Trip A and Trip B:
This system registers the miles of individual journeys.
Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset
individually.To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET control
while TRIP A or TRIP B are displayed.
Distance to Empty:
This feature gives you an estimate of how far you can drive with
your remaining fuel under normal driving conditions.
Average Fuel Economy:
Use this feature to determine average fuel economy
per gallon. Remember to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control for accurate highway fuel economy readings.
Average Speed:
Select this function to display average speed in miles per hour.
TRUNK RELEASE
Your trunk release is located on the trim panel of the driver’s door; press the
control to open the trunk.
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (If equipped)
Located in the overhead console, this compass may be affected when you
drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast
antennas.To make compass adjustments, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
POWER SEATS (If equipped)
The power seat controls are located inside each front door. Press the top of
the control to tilt the seat back forward or backward. Slide the lower control
to move the seat forward or backward. Press either end of the same control
to move the seat cushion up or down.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the driver’s door.The interior lamps will
illuminate with the ignition OFF. Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all doors.
Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.The horn will chirp and the
parking lamps and tail lamps will flash to confirm that all doors
are locked.
Opening the trunk
Press this control once to open the trunk.
Sounding the panic alarm
The panic feature operates with the key in the OFF position.
Press this control to activate the alarm.To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again, or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.
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VOLUME/POWER CONTROL
Press the control to turn the audio system on or
off.Turn the control to raise or lower the volume.
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TO CHOOSE TAPE OR CD
With a tape already in place, choose TAPE to
begin tape play while in radio or CD mode.
With a CD already in place, choose CD to begin
CD play while in radio or tape mode. The first
track of the CD will begin playing.
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SEEK FUNCTION
The SEEK function control works in radio, tape
and CD modes. In radio mode, press the left
arrow to find the next listenable station down
the frequency band; the right arrow to find the
next listenable station up the frequency band.
In tape or CD mode, press the left arrow for the
previous selection or track; the right arrow for
the next selection or track.
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AM/FM SELECTION
The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape
and CD modes. In radio mode, use this control
to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory
preset stations. In tape or CD mode, use this
control to stop tape or CD play and begin
playing the radio.
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TUNE ADJUST
To move to the next frequency down the radio
band, press the left arrow. Press the right arrow
to move up the band to the next station;
hold the arrow to move quickly through the
other stations.
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SCAN FUNCTION
The SCAN function works in radio, tape or CD
modes. Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of
all listenable stations in radio mode, or to
sample all selections in tape or CD modes.
Press SCAN again to stop at the desired
selection.
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BASS + TREBLE CONTROL
Press the BASS or TREB control; press the left
SEL arrow to decrease the level of BASS or TREB;
the right SEL arrow to increase the level.
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B FADE
Press BAL and use the left SEL arrow to shift the
sound to the left speakers; the right SEL arrow
to shift sound to the right speakers. Press FADE
and the right arrow to shift sound to the front
speakers; the left arrow to shift sound to
the rear.
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RADIO STATION MEMORY PRESET
These controls can be used to select up to six
preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six
in FM1 and six in FM2). Choose the frequency
band with the AM/FM select control. Select a
station – press and hold the memory preset
control until the sound returns. Your selection
will be held in the memory.
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FAST F REWIND FOR
CD AND TAPE
To fast-forward, press FF; to rewind,
press REW.
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EJECTING THE TAPE OR CD
Press EJ to stop and eject a tape or CD.
For more detailed information on the functions of
this audio system, please consult your Owner's
Guide.
* If your Grand Marquis is equipped with an AM/FM stereo with
cassette radio, please consult your Owner’s Guide for more
detailed information.
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single
CD Audio System
(If equipped*)
MODEL YEAR
2004
GRAND MARQUIS
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
During your vehicle’s 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty period, every new Mercury vehicle
includes the assurance and support of a 24-hour emergency Roadside Assistance program.
Roadside Assistance includes such services as fuel delivery, tire changes, jump starts, and help when
you are locked out of your vehicle.
Please complete your Roadside Assistance identification card and keep it in your wallet for quick
reference. This card can be found in your glove compartment, in your Mercury Owner's Guide
portfolio.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If you’re involved in a collision and attempt to restart your vehicle, your engine may crank but not
start. That may mean the fuel shut-off switch has been activated.You’ll find the switch on the left
side of the trunk, behind the left rear tail light and the trunk liner. For information on resetting,
please consult your Owner’s Guide.
All information contained in this Mercury Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of
duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle
specification at any time. Your Mercury dealer is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
LOCATION OF THE SPARE TIRE
AND JACK
Your vehicle will be equipped with either
a full-size spare or a temporary spare.The
temporary spare is smaller than a regular
tire and designed for emergency use only.
Either spare will be located on a shelf in the
trunk, just under the rear window.The jack
may be located behind the mini spare tire or
behind the full size spare tire.
FUSES
If electrical components in your vehicle are not
working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses
are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
To learn about changing fuses, please consult
your Owner’s Guide for details.
UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Mercury does
not recommend using “Regular” gasoline
with an octane rating of 86 or lower in high
altitude areas.
TIRE PRESSURE
Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended
specifications found on the Certification label.
When checking pressure, use an accurate tire
pressure gauge. Check tire pressure when the
tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked
for at least one hour or has been driven less
than 3 miles.
Warning:
Improperly inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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