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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG15100( ALL)0](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-52.png)
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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG15100( ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
%*
[LG15200( ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG15300( ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset button firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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[LG15350( ALL)01/95]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
% [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/94]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
(when the engine is off, or idling at a low
speed), the pointer may move toward the lower
end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[LG48030( GV)02/94]
q
E/M Ð Changes the electronic ins FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual 75 % [LG48000( GV)10/90]
All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[LG48030( GV)02/94]
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E/M Ð Changes the electronic ins](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-67.png)
75 % [LG48000( GV)10/90]
All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[LG48030( GV)02/94]
q
E/M Ð Changes the electronic instrument
cluster display to read in either English or
Metric units.
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[LG48060( GV)01/95]
q
ResetÐ Sets the selected function to zero
(if resettable).
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[LG48100( GV)01/95]
q
SelectÐ Selects the function. This is a dual
action switch, the right side advances function
to the right, the left side advances function to
the left.
[LG48130( GV)03/94]
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Buttons for the message center
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[LG48160( GV)01/95]
How to use the message center
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[LG48200( GV)01/95]
To reset any function:
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[LG48260( GV)01/95]
1. Push either the right or left side of the
SELECT button to choose the function you
would like to set.
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[LG48300( GV)01/95]
2. Push the RESET button and the selected
message center function will be reset to zero.
(The only functions which can be reset to
zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,
and AVG SPEED.)
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[LG48675( GV)01/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
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[LG48675( GV)01/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel econom](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-69.png)
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[LG48675( GV)01/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel economy of the
last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.
[LG48700( GV)03/91]
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[LG48800( GV)01/95]
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, this means that
there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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[LG50000( GV)01/95]
AVG ECON Ð Average Fuel Economy
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[LG50100( GV)01/95]
Select this function to display your average fuel
economy in miles per gallon or liters per
100 kilometers. Your message center computes
this figure using the distance traveled and fuel
used information. If you want to reset this
function, press the RESET button while the
average fuel economy feature is displayed.
[LG50150( GV)03/95]
The average shown is the average since the
reset.
[LG50200( GV)10/90]
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[LG50300( GV)01/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[LG50400( GV)01/95]
q
Your veh FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual 78
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[LG50300( GV)01/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[LG50400( GV)01/95]
q
Your veh](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-70.png)
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[LG50300( GV)01/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[LG50400( GV)01/95]
q
Your vehicle not being perfectly level during
fill-up
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[LG50500( GV)01/95]
q
Differences in the automatic shut-off points
on the fuel pumps at service stations
*
[LG50600( GV)01/95]
q
Variations in top-off procedure from one
fill-up to another
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[LG50700( GV)01/95]
q
Rounding of the displayed values to the
nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.
%*
[LG50800( GV)01/95]
INST ECON Ð Instantaneous Fuel
Economy
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[LG50900( GV)01/95]
Select this function to calculate your
instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneous
fuel economy is the fuel economy you get at any
particular moment. For example, you can see
what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or on
an open highway.
[LG51000( GV)10/90]
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[LG51100( GV)01/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving,
instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at
0 miles per gallon or 99 liters per
100 kilometers. When you are moving, the
display may read anything between 0 and 99
miles/gallon (1 to 99 L/km). Instantaneous fuel
economy cannot be reset.
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[LG51200( GV)01/95]
TRIP A and TRIP B Ð Elapsed Distance
Traveled
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[LG51300( GV)01/95]
These two functions of the message center allow
you to see how far you have traveled since you
last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely
independent and must be reset individually.
[LG51400( GV)10/90]
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[LG51500( GV)01/95]
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the
RESET button while a trip distance feature
(Trip A or Trip B) is displayed.
[LG51600( GV)05/94]
AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed
[LG51700( GV)05/94]
Select this function to display your average
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
[LG51800( GV)05/94]
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Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your
average speed. When your vehicle is not
moving, the average speed is displayed at
0 miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.
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[SC11030( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in D (Drive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to
depress the Transmission Control
Switch located on the shi FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual 118
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[SC11030( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in D (Drive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to
depress the Transmission Control
Switch located on the shi](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-110.png)
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[SC11030( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in D (Drive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to
depress the Transmission Control
Switch located on the shift lever to
turn off overdrive to reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
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[SC11100( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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[SC11200( ALL)03/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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[SC11300( ALL)03/95]
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
%*
[SC11400( ALL)01/95]
Resetting the Speed Control
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[SC11450( ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
[SC11500( ALL)05/94]
q
COAST ÐPress and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
[SC11550( ALL)05/94]
q
Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps
will cau FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual 119 % [SC11600(M GV)05/95]
q
TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps
will cau](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-111.png)
119 % [SC11600(M GV)05/95]
q
TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps
will cause the set speed to decrease in
increments of one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 60 mph
(96 km/h) five (5) taps of the COAST switch
will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at
55 mph (88 km/h).
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[SC11650( ALL)04/95]
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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[SC11700( ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control toa higher speed,
follow one of these procedures:
[SC11750( ALL)05/94]
q
ACCEL ÐPress and hold the SET ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when the vehicle
has accelerated to the desired speed.
[SC11800( ALL)05/94]
q
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, press the
SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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q
TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the
SET ACCEL switch. Each time you ªtapº the
switch, the set speed will increase by one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the current
set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) five (5) taps
of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the
vehicle speed and SET it at 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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[FV19000( V)05/95]
Programmable Memory Ð Seat and
Mirrors (If equipped)
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[FV19025( V)01/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can store settings for three seat and mirror
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[FV19000( V)05/95]
Programmable Memory Ð Seat and
Mirrors (If equipped)
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[FV19025( V)01/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can store settings for three seat and mirror
pos](/manual-img/11/4772/w960_4772-130.png)
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[FV19000( V)05/95]
Programmable Memory Ð Seat and
Mirrors (If equipped)
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[FV19025( V)01/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can store settings for three seat and mirror
positions. This allows you to get into your
vehicle and simply push the preset button(s) to
automatically have your seat and mirrors in the
proper position.
[FV19050( V)03/94]
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Setting the programmable memory seat switch
[FV19075( V)06/94]
1. Adjust your seat to the desired position.
[FV19100( V)06/94]
2. Press the ªSETº button. A small lamp inside
the button will light up. This tells you that
you have five seconds to program your seat
position.
[FV19125( V)06/94]
3. Press ª1º button within five (5) seconds. You
now have set in memory the first seat
position. Set the second seat position by
adjusting the seat, pressing the SET button
and pushing the ª2º button within five (5)
seconds. A third seat position can be set in
the same manner as above by pushing ª1º
and ª2º buttons simultaneously.
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