1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA automatic transmission

314 Index
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 215
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 173
fluid, adding............. 267
fluid, checking............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
fluid, specification........... 293
Axle, traction lok............ 178
B
Backing up............... 175
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 197
battery saver............. 128
charging system warning light.... 52,69
disconnecting............. 256
how to service............ 255
jumping a disabled battery....... 197
maintenance-free........... 255
proper disposal, recycling....... 255
replacement, specifications....... 292
voltage gauge.............. 60
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Black dust shield............ 210
Brake fluid
brake warning light......... 49,85
specifications............. 293
Brakelamp
bulb replacement........... 285
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
Brakes
adjustment.............. 181
anti-lock............... 181
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light........ 50,84
applying the brakes.......... 181
brake warning light......... 49,85
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Index 317
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 116
Cupholder(s).............. 143
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 217
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 87
Daytime running light system...... 102
Defrost
rear window............. 101
windshield............. 89,98
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 267
Dispute Settlement Board........ 219
Doors
door ajar warning message....... 82
lubricant specifications........ 293
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 186
heavy load.............. 188
high water.............. 187
slippery roads............ 186
towing a trailer............ 190
Dust shield, black............ 210
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 280
fuses................ 271
power point outlet.......... 144
Electronic message center
(see Message center).......... 74
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 155
radio reception............ 169
tuning the radio.........151, 162
warranty and service information . . . 172
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Index 329
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 178
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 191
safety chains............. 194
tips................. 196
trailer brakes............. 194
trailer lamps............. 195
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 173
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
lubricant specifications........ 293
Transmission control switch....... 176
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 128
Trip odometer.............. 60
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 146
trunk ajar warning light......... 82
using the keys to open........ 145
using the remote entry system to open . 129
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 288
Turn signal
indicator lights........... 57,70
lever................ 109
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 248
V
Vanity mirror.............. 143
Variable interval wipers......... 111
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal....... 288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 218
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 189
calculating the load.......... 189
Vehicle storage............. 294
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