1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

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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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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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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330 Index
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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