1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA lock

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Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 241
jump-starting............. 202
towing................ 207
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 163
Emission control system......... 244
catalytic converter.......... 244
emissions warranty......... 4,244
Engine
check engine warning light..... 16,25
does not start..........157, 189
fuel injected engine, starting...... 155
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 189
preparing to start........... 155
refill capacities............ 258
service points............ 213
starting............... 156
starting after a collision........ 189
storing your vehicle.......... 260
Engine block heater........... 158
Engine coolant............. 221
checking and adding......... 221
checking hoses............ 222
disposal............... 210
drain and flush............ 225
preparing for storage......... 261
proper solution............ 210
recovery reservoir........213, 221
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............. 259
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17, 23
description............. 17,23
electronic............... 23
mechanical............. 17,23
Engine fan............... 210
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 238
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 239
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 238
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge......... 26
engine coolant temperature gauge . . 17, 23
fuel gauge............. 17,29
odometer.............. 19,31
speedometer............ 19,30
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge . . 17, 23
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
fuel gauge............. 17,29
odometer.............. 19,31
speedometer............ 19,30
trip odometer.............. 19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 174
definition............... 173
driving with a heavy load....... 173
location............... 173
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 168
column-mounted........... 168
locking the gearshift........... 92
positions............... 168
shifting the gears........... 168
shift-lock............... 169
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 173
calculating.............. 174
definition............... 173
driving with a heavy load....... 173
location............... 173
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Ignition (continued)
removing the key............ 93
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 142
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 21
mechanical............... 9
Instrument panel............. 71
cleaning............... 255
lighting up panel and interior...... 89
Interval wipers.............. 96
J
Jack.................. 193
operation............... 194
positioning............194, 197
storage................ 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 204
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 115
locking and unlocking doors...... 114
programming entry code........ 116
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 93
positions of the ignition......... 92
removing from the ignition....... 93
stuck in lock position.......... 93
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 88
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 252
checking............... 248
daytime running light system...... 86
dome lamps.............. 89
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Lamps (continued)
flashing the lamps........... 95
hazard flashers............. 98
headlamps............... 87
high beams.............. 95
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
illuminated entry system....... 108
illuminated mirrors.......... 106
instrument panel, dimming....... 89
interior lamps........... 86,89
replacing bulbs............ 248
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)............ 94
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 13,25
air suspension............. 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 11,41
brake............... 10,42
charging system.......... 13,26
check engine............ 16,25
door ajar................ 39
engine oil pressure......... 20,27
hazard warning light.......... 98
high beam............. 15,25
low fuel................ 15
low washer fluid............ 39
oil pressure............ 20,27
overdrive off............ 14,38
safety belt............. 12,24
service engine soon......... 16,25
trunk ajar............... 40
turn signal indicator...... 16,28,94
Load limits............... 173
GAWR................ 173
GVWR................ 173
trailer towing............. 175
Lubricant specifications......... 259
Lug nuts................ 194
standard............... 195
tightening sequence.......... 199
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 120
Parking brake.............. 163
operation.............. 163
warning light............ 10,42
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 257
PCV valve, specifications........ 257
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 179
Power door locks............ 108
Power features
antenna................ 52
door locks.............. 108
lumbar support............ 127
mirrors.............104, 110
seats................. 126
windows............... 109
Power steering
dipstick............... 226
driving with power steering...... 166
fluid, checking and adding...... 226
fluid, refill capacity.......... 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
servicing............... 166
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 45
Rear air suspension system....... 167
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 259
refill capacity............. 258
Rearview mirror............ 104
Rear window.............. 109
defroster................ 85
washer reservoir........... 220
Refill capacities for fluids........ 258
Relays................. 179
Remote control, trunk........... 92
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Remote entry system........... 118
locking/unlocking doors........ 119
opening the trunk........... 119
panic alarm.............. 120
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 121
replacing the batteries......... 120
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult...............123, 127
child................. 142
head................. 123
infant................ 142
Reverse................. 170
Roadside assistance........... 265
Roadside emergencies.......... 179
Rotating the tires............ 233
S
Safe driving tips............. 175
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 127
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 241
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....129, 132, 135
automatic locking mode........ 131
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 131
cleaning the safety belts........ 254
extension assembly.......... 136
for adults.............. 127
for children.............. 142
for infants.............. 142
for pregnant women.......... 127
head................. 123
lap and shoulder belts.......127, 129
maintenance............. 137
proper use.............. 127
replacement............. 137
warning light and chime....... 12,24
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Safety seats for children......... 143
and air bags...........131, 143
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........131, 143, 145
in front seat...........143, 145
in rear outboard.........143, 145
in rear seat.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 127
Seats.................. 123
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 126
child safety seats........... 143
cleaning upholstery.......... 255
head restraints............ 123
reclining the seat........... 127
Serial number (VIN)........... 268
Service concerns............ 266
Servicing your vehicle.......... 209
precautions when servicing...... 210
servicing when you tow........ 207
Shift-lock system............ 169
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 168
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......127, 129
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . 129, 132
Side mirrors.............. 110
adjusting............... 110
Snow tires and chains.......... 237
Spare tire................ 191
changing the tire.........191, 194
conventional spare.......... 192
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire........193, 195
temporary spare........... 191
Spark plugs, specifications........ 257
Special driving conditions........ 175
Specification chart, lubricants....... 259
Speed control, turning off........ 101
Speedometer............. 19,30
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Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 155
starting a cold engine......... 156
starting after a collision........ 189
starting a warm engine........ 157
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 202
Steering, power............. 166
Steering wheel
horn.................. 99
locking................. 92
tilting................ 100
Storing your vehicle........... 260
Sun visor................ 106
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 13, 25
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 137
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........248, 252
cleaning............... 254
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 71
Tilt steering wheel............ 100
Tires.................. 232
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 256
inspection and maintenance...... 232
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 233
snow tires and chains......... 237
spare tire............... 193
storing your vehicle.......... 262
tire grades.............. 234
treadwear.............. 234
wear bands.............. 234
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