1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA check engine light

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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O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 246
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 177
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 130
Parking brake
operation.............. 182
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 122
Power features
antenna............... 155
door locks.............. 122
lumbar support............ 137
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 136
windows............... 132
Power point electrical outlet....... 144
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 180
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 180
Programmable memory seat....... 138
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328 Index
Speedometer............. 59,73
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 39
starting a cold engine.......... 40
starting after a collision......... 44
starting a warm engine......... 40
Steering, power............. 180
Steering wheel
horn................. 114
locking................. 37
speed controls............ 116
tilting................ 115
Storage compartments, map pockets.... 145
Storing your vehicle........... 294
Sun visor................ 143
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 52, 68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 17
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 285
cleaning............... 103
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 88
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 26
Tilt steering wheel............ 115
Tires
changing............... 202
checking the pressure......... 260
cleaning............... 266
replacing............... 262
rotating............... 260
snow tires and chains......... 265
storing your vehicle.......... 296
tire grades.............. 263
treadwear.............. 263
wear bands.............. 262
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 190
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 213
Traction assist.............. 179
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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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Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 246
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 143
W
Warm engine, starting........... 40
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Warranties, radio............ 172
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 256
warning light.............. 81
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 188
Wheels
cleaning............... 266
covers................ 210
inspection and maintenance...... 259
Windows
one-touch down............ 133
power windows, operating....... 132
rear, defrosting............ 101
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 256
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 258
low washer fluid light.......... 81
operation............... 111
reservoir............... 256
specifications............. 257
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