1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA towing

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[RE14100( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[RE14201( ALL)05/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Recommended towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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[RE14205( GV)01/96]
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Crown Victoria be
towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If
slingbelt equipment must be used, the towbar
will deform the soft fascia (bumper). However, it
will return to an acceptable shape.
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[RE14300( ALL)05/95]
three fourths page art:0001463-A
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[RE14400( ALL)05/95]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3
years/36,000 miles (3 years/60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside
Assistance coverages beyond this period,
through Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in
Canada).
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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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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318 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 215
battery acid spills........... 197
jump-starting............. 197
towing................ 213
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 182
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 247
dipstick............... 247
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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324 Index
Load limits
GAWR................ 188
GVWR................ 188
trailer towing............. 190
Lubricant specifications......... 293
Luggage compartment.......... 145
Lug nuts, tightening sequence...... 209
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 233
Map pockets.............. 145
Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Memory seat
(programmable memory seat)..... 138
Message center
door ajar................ 82
english/metric button.......... 75
low washer fluid............ 81
reset button.............. 75
select button.............. 75
trunk ajar............... 82
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 140
heated................ 142
rearview............... 140
side view mirrors (power)....... 141
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 292
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 223
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326 Index
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear air suspension system........ 184
Rearview mirror............. 140
Rear window, defroster......... 101
Refill capacities for fluids........ 291
Relays................. 271
Remote control, trunk.......... 146
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors........ 129
opening the trunk........... 129
panic alarm.............. 130
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 131
replacing the batteries......... 130
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 7
child.................. 24
head................. 133
infant................. 24
Roadside assistance........... 215
Roadside emergencies.......... 197
Rotating the tires............ 260
S
Safe driving tips............. 186
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 194
Safety defects, reporting......... 223
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..... 10,12,15
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 11
cleaning the safety belts......... 17
extension assembly........... 16
for children............... 24
for infants............... 24
for pregnant women........... 14
replacement.............. 16
warning light and chime....... 51,65
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Index 327
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 19,26
attaching with tether straps....... 26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in center seating positions........ 34
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard............ 28
tether anchorage hardware....... 26
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 134
adjusting the seats, power....... 136
child safety seats............ 26
cleaning upholstery.......... 139
head restraints............ 133
programmable memory seat...... 138
reclining the seat........... 137
Serial number (VIN)........... 218
Service concerns............ 216
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 234
Shift-lock system............ 174
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 141
heated................ 142
Snow tires and chains.......... 265
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 205
conventional spare.......... 203
finding the spare........... 204
removing the spare tire........ 204
temporary spare........... 202
Spark plugs, specifications........ 292
Specification chart, lubricants....... 293
Speed control
accelerating............. 118
cancelling a set speed......... 120
resetting............... 118
resuming a set speed......... 120
tap up/tap down........... 119
turning off.............. 120
when towing a trailer......... 196
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