1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA lights

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[LG28111( GV)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG28112( GV)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG28113( GV)01/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
[LG28114( GV)07/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your vehicle should be on level
ground.
[LG28115( GV)06/93]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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[LG28117( GV)01/95]
For more information about adding oil, see
Adding engine oilin theServicing Your Vehicle
chapter of this guide.
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[LG28120( GV)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG28122( GV)05/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[LG28137( GV)06/93]
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[LG34410( GV)01/95]
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located
just below the message center display to show
miles or kilometers.
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[LG34420( GV)01/95]
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº
contact your dealer for service.
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[LG46700( GV)04/95]
The Electronic Message Center
(If equipped)
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[LG46800( GV)01/95]
Along with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center
lets you:
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[LG47000( GV)01/95]
q
see problems such as Door Ajar, Air
Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
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[LG47100( GV)01/95]
q
see how many miles/kilometers you can
drive with the fuel remaining in your tank
[LG47200( GV)05/94]
q
see when overdrive has been turned off
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[LG47300( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average fuel economy
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[LG47400( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
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[LG47600( GV)01/95]
q
check the distance you have travelled during
a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
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[LG47700( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average speed
[LG47900( GV)05/95]
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Message center display showing all segments on
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[LG53500( GV)07/93]
Indicator Lamp Module
[LG53600( GV)05/94]
The following warning lights are on the
indicator lamp module. The following section
details what each of these indicators mean.
[LG53700( GV)05/94]
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The indicator lamp module
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Anti-Theft System Light (If equipped)
[LG53900( GV)05/94]
The anti-theft system light illuminates to remind
you that the anti-theft system has been activated.
The indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last door is
closed, and then goes out.
[LG54000( GV)05/94]
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[IP33300( ALL)02/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34360( BCGV)01/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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[IP34363( ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP34367( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP34370( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP34550( BCGV)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the rotary knob that
is to the left of the steering wheel.
[IP35100( GV)05/95]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
[IP35200( ALL)12/91]
When you turn on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
automatically turn on. But you can turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
without turning on the headlamps.
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[IP36100( ALL)01/95]
For more information about how the high beams
work, refer to theSteering Column Controls
chapter.
[IP36130( BCGV)05/95]
Chime for headlamps on
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[IP36160( BCGV)05/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[IP36200( ALL)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP36300( ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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105 [IP39401( GV)05/95]
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]
q
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]
q
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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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]
q
operate the turn signals
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00700( ALL)01/95]
q
flash the lights
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[SC00800( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[SC00900( GV)06/94]
q
turn the cornering lamps on
[SC01900( ALL)02/95]
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The turn signal lever
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