1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA trailer

196 %
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[DR22600( ALL)01/95]
Driving While You Tow
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[DR22650( ALL)01/95]
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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[DR22800( GV)01/95]
When you tow down steep grades, move the
gearshift to 1 (Low). It gives more engine
braking to slow your vehicle than Drive on the
downgrades.
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[DR22900( GV)01/95]
If you tow in D (Overdrive) while riding
through hilly country, your vehicle may
frequently shift between Overdrive and Third
gears. To prevent your vehicle from shifting too
much, press the Transmission Control Switch
located on the shift lever. This will also give the
engine more power going up hills and better
engine braking going down hills.
%*
[DR23000( ALL)01/95]
If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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[DR23100( ALL)01/95]
Servicing your vehicle if you tow
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[DR23200( ALL)08/93]
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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203
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[RE04400( ALL)01/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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[RE04500( ALL)01/95]
q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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[RE04600( ALL)01/95]
q
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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[RE04700( ALL)01/95]
q
tow a trailer.
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[RE04800( ALL)01/95]
q
use tire chains on this tire.
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[RE04900( ALL)01/95]
q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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[RE05000( ALL)01/95]
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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[RE05100( ALL)01/95]
q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
% [RE05200( GV)11/94]
Using the Conventional Spare Tire
(If equipped)
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[RE05300( GV)01/95]
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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Update:Thu Feb 1 10:47:30 1996

267 [SV30601( GV)03/93]
NOTE: Your vehicle should not be driven if
the fluid level is below the bottom
hole on the dipstick.
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[SV30650( ALL)02/95]
Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the dipstick out
and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the
dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure
it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read
the fluid level.
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[SV30701( GV)01/95]
When checking fluid at normal operating
temperatures150ÊF-170ÊF (66ÊC-77ÊC), thefluid
level should be within the crosshatched area on
the dipstick. When the vehicle has not been
driven, and outside temperatures are above68ÊF
(20ÊC), the fluid levels should be between the
holes on the dipstick.
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[SV30715( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic during hot weather, or
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to
allow the fluid to cool before checking.
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[SV30725(M CGV)05/95]
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
[SV30750( ALL)03/94]
Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct
type will be used. Use only MERCONHfluid.
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[SV30775( ALL)03/95]
Add fluid in 1/2 pint (.25L) increments through
the filler tube to bring the level to the correct
area on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. If the
level is above the top hole on the dipstick,
excess fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.
%*
[SV30801( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Update:Wed Jun 28 16:02:20 1995

Index 315
Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding...... 268
fluid, specifications.......... 293
front disc.............. 181
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 182
parking............... 182
trailer................ 194
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Brake-shift interlock........... 174
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 282
specifications............. 285
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 224
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 224
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 291
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 43
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 26
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 161
Catalytic converter........... 286
Chains, tires.............. 265
Changing a tire............. 202
Charging system gauge.......... 60
Charging system warning light..... 52,69
Childproof locks............ 121
Child safety restraints........... 24
child safety belts............ 35
child safety seats............ 26
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 19,26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard seat.......... 28
in rear center seat........... 34
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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 323
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 104
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 285
checking............... 281
daytime running light system..... 102
dome lamps............. 107
flashing the lamps.......... 110
hazard flashers............ 113
headlamps.............. 103
high beams............. 110
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
illuminated entry system....... 123
illuminated mirrors.......... 143
interior lamps............ 105
map lamps.............. 107
replacing bulbs............ 281
trailer................ 195
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 110
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 52,68
air suspension............. 55
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 50,84
anti-theft................ 83
brake............... 49,85
charging system.......... 52,69
check engine............ 55,66
door ajar................ 82
engine oil pressure........... 69
hazard warning light.......... 86
high beam............. 54,66
low fuel................ 54
low washer fluid............ 81
oil pressure.............. 69
overdrive off............ 53,81
safety belt............. 51,65
trunk ajar............... 82
turn signal indicator........ 57,70
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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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