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Big, powerful and aggressive –
the Mercury Marauder was designed for the
individual who doesn’t follow the crowd.
It was created for the enthusiast who demands
the performance of an
exhilarating all-
aluminum 4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8, someone who
knows how to handle 302 horses and 318 ft. lbs.
of torque, someone who can appreciate the
satin aluminum instrument cluster and racing-
style instrumentation, someone who refuses to
sacrifice five-passenger luxury, comfort and
convenience.
Someone who wants it all.
Congratulations on your choice. There’s a lot to
learn about your new Marauder. Since we
understand you’re anxious to enjoy your vehicle
first-hand, we’ve provided you with this handy
quick reference. It will briefly guide you through
the basics of your vehicle’s most-used features.
When you have more time, we ask that you see
your Owner’s Guide for detailed information.
“It was designed for someone like you.”
Headlamp Controls
Headlamps: The first position clockwise will illuminate the
parking lamps; the second position will illuminate the
headlamps.
Autolamps: Turn the control counterclockwise to have the
light-
sensitive system automatically control your headlamps.
Foglamps:
Pull the headlamp control toward you to turn them on. (Foglamps
can be used with the headlamp control in the parking lamp, low beam or autolamp
positions.)
Dimmer: To adjust the brightness of your instrument panel, rotate the dimmer
control to the left or right.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
Rotate the windshield wiper control upward or downward to
determine your desired interval, in low or high-speed position. The
bars of varying length control your intermittent wipers. When in
intermittent position, rotate the control upward for fast intervals,
downward for slow intervals. Push the end of the stalk to activate the
washer. For a longer wash cycle, push and hold.
Turn Signal and High Beams Controls
Push the stalk down to activate your left turn signal, up to
activate the right turn signal. To use your high beams, push the turn
signal stalk forward; pull toward you to deactivate.
Speed Control
To engage your speed control, make sure you’re traveling at or
above 30 mph and press ON. To set a speed press SET ACCEL. To set
a higher speed, press and hold SET ACCEL; release when you’ve
reached the desired speed. To set a decreased speed, press and hold
COAST; release when you’ve slowed to the desired speed. To return to
a previously set speed, press RESUME (you must be traveling above 30 mph). To disengage,
depress the brake pedal or press OFF
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Check Engine Warning Light
This light will inform you if there is a problem with your engine.
It’s normal for the light to illuminate briefly when you start your
engine. If the light stays on or blinks, there could be a problem. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brakes
“ABS” provides enhanced security by detecting wheel lockup in
hard braking situations. The light will illuminate momentarily when
you start your engine; however if it fails to illuminate, stays on
or continues to flash, see your dealership’s service
department
immediately.
Clock Controls
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel
mounted clock. Press H to set the hour, M to set the minutes.
Steering Wheel Radio & Climate Controls
Radio Control Features: Press VOL up or down to adjust the
volume. Press MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD. In radio
mode, press NEXT to select a preset station from memory. In tape or
CD mode, press NEXT to listen to the next selection or track.
Climate
Control Features:
Press TEMP up or down to adjust the temperature,
press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.
Rear Window Defroster
Push to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The defroster
turns off automatically after 10 minutes, or when the ignition is
turned off.
Overdrive / Drive
Overdrive: The normal driving position for the best fuel
economy is Overdrive with this automatic transmission. It will
increase your fuel economy when cruising at a constant speed for an
extended period of time.
Drive: On the other hand, Drive provides
more engine braking than Overdrive and is useful when driving with a heavy load, towing
a trailer up or down steep hills, or any time you want additional engine braking. To activate
Drive, press the control switch on the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the Drive
position. Your transmission will operate in gears one through three. To return to Overdrive,
press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated.
Voltmeter Gauge
This gauge measures your vehicle’s battery charging voltage.
If it consistently indicates less than 13.0 volts or more than
15.0 volts
during normal operation, have your vehicle’s electrical
system checked.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This gauge indicates your Marauder’s oil pressure levels. If the
indicator drops below the normal operating range or the minimum
low pressure when your engine is running, shut off the engine and
check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. Don’t operate your vehicle
with the
oil level below normal ranges (40-60 psi) or your engine may be severely damaged.
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Audiophile System
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD Audio System/Subwoofer
with Internal Amplifier
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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.
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.
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.
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
and begin playing the radio.
Tune Adjust
To move to the next frequency down the
radio band, press the left arrow. To move
through all the frequencies quickly, press
and hold 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.
Bass + Treble Control
Press BASS or TREB; press the left SEL
arrow to decrease the level of BASS or TREB,
the right SEL arrow to increase the level.
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.
Balance + 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 SEL
arrow to shift sound to the front speakers,
the left SEL arrow to shift sound to the rear.
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.
Fast Forward + Rewind
To fast-forward a CD or tape, press FF;
to rewind, press REW.
Eject
Press EJ to stop and eject a tape or CD.
For more detailed information on the
functions of this audio system, please see
your Owner’s Guide.
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