1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

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[IP36800( GV)01/95]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
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[IP37100( BCGV)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP37300( BCGV)01/95]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP37400( BCGV)01/95]
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turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[IP37500( BCGV)01/95]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[IP37800( GV)05/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[IP38250( GV)05/95]
To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the
headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the
autolamp delay area. The autolamp
automatically turns the lamps on and off for
you.
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[IP39275( BCGV)01/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top left corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
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You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
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[IP39500( BCGV)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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[IP44500( ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[IP45000( GV)05/95]
With the parking lamps or headlamps
illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights
in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the
switch above the headlight control knob and
press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to
dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on
and off, push the headlamp knob in.
[IP45200( GV)05/95]
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light (autolamp feature shown Ð other models
similar)
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106 [IP45450( BCGV)07/93]Using the Automatic Illuminated Entry
System (If equipped)
[IP45650( GV)03/91]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds when either front door
handle is lifted, any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed, or the remote entry system
UNLOCK button is pushed. If the amount of
light outside your vehicle is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lights will also
illuminate.
[IP45900( BCGV)01/89]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is opened.
[IP46000( BCGV)01/89]
Tips on the illuminated entry system:
[IP46100( BCGV)01/89]
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The illuminated entry timer will not turn off
the courtesy lamp if that lamp has been
turned on manually or by the door switch.
[IP46200( BCGV)01/89]
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Occasionally, you will need to clean the lens
of the door lock assembly. Use Ford
Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate, a mild
soap, or household ammonia and water
solution. Apply with a soft cloth or cotton
swab, followed by a clear water rinse.
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[IP46300( ALL)01/95]
Turning on the Map and Reading Lamps
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[IP46425( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle has two map lamps for the
passenger and the driver. To turn on the map
lamps, push the switch next to each lamp.
[IP47000( GV)06/93]
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Front seat map and dome lamps
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[IP47010( ALL)01/95]
The dual beam map lamps are located on each
side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be
turned on by the switches on the lamp.
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[IP47270( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP47290( ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP47300( ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP47451( GV)05/94]
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The digital clock
[IP47500( ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the
H button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
[IP47600( ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
M button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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[IP49400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP49500( ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00200( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00300( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[SC00500( ALL)03/95]
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operate the turn signals
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00700( ALL)01/95]
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flash the lights
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[SC00800( ALL)01/95]
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[SC00900( GV)06/94]
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turn the cornering lamps on
[SC01900( ALL)02/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[SC02100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC02201( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
[SC02600( GV)07/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with cornering
lamps, they will automatically light on either the
right or left side (depending on the direction of
the turn), when the headlamps are ON.
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[SC02700( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[SC04100( ALL)03/95]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[SC04205( ALL)01/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
[SC04700( ALL)02/95]
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The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever
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[SC04900( ALL)03/94]
To set the interval wipers, turn the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from you until the wipers are going at the
desired interval.
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