1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA warning

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[MC37600( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[MC37700( ALL)01/96]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[MC37800( ALL)01/96]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[MC37900( ALL)01/96]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[MC38000( ALL)08/95]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[MC38100( ALL)01/96]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[MC42700( ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC42800( ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[MC42900( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[MC43000( ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
[MC43300( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010432-B
Headlamp bulb removal
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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 92
Additives, engine oil.......... 215
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........137, 290
and child safety seats......... 143
description.............. 137
driver air bag............ 137
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 139
passenger air bag........... 139
service and information labels..... 139
tone generator............ 141
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 257
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 71
Air suspension
description.............. 167
see also Rear air suspension system . . 167
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 120
Aluminum wheels............ 200
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 52
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 161
see also Brake............ 161
warning light............ 11,41
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296 Index
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 268
Ashtray(s)................ 90
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 265
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 45
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 86
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 168, 171
fluid, adding............. 229
fluid, checking............ 228
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
fluid, specification........... 259
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 259
refill capacities............ 258
traction lok.............. 165
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 230
acid, treating emergencies.....202, 231
battery saver............. 118
charging system warning light.... 13,26
disconnecting...........206, 231
how to service............ 230
jumping a disabled battery....... 202
maintenance-free........... 230
proper disposal, recycling....... 231
replacement, specifications....... 257
servicing............... 230
voltage gauge.............. 13
when storing your vehicle....... 261
Brake fluid............... 218
brake warning light......... 10,42
checking and adding......... 218
description.............. 218
specifications...........218, 259
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Brakelamp............... 250
bulb replacement.........250, 252
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
Brakes................. 161
adjustment.............. 161
anti-lock............... 161
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 161
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 218
fluid, refill capacities.......218, 258
fluid, specifications........218, 259
front disc.............. 161
if brakes do not grip well....... 161
master cylinder............ 218
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 162
parking............... 163
power braking............ 161
servicing............... 218
stopping distances.......... 175
when storing your vehicle....... 262
Brake-shift interlock........... 168
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
specifications............. 252
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 273
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 273
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 159
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298 Index
Car seats for children (see Child
safety seats)............. 143
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............ 45,52,58,63
Catalytic converter............ 244
Chains, tires.............. 237
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 107
Child safety restraints.......... 142
child safety belts........... 153
child safety seats........... 143
Child safety seats............ 143
and air bags............. 143
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........131, 143, 145
in front seat...........143, 145
in rear outboard seat.......143, 145
in rear seat.............. 143
tether anchorage hardware....... 153
Chime
key in ignition............. 93
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 188
see also fuses............. 179
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 253
chrome and aluminum parts...... 254
engine compartment.......... 256
exterior............... 253
exterior lamps............ 254
fabric................ 255
headlamps.............. 254
instrument panel......... 71,254
instrument panel lens......... 255
interior................ 255
interior lamps............. 255
mirrors................ 110
plastic parts............. 254
polishing............... 253
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing............. 254
safety belts.............. 254
tail lamps.............. 254
upholstery and interior trim...... 255
washing............... 253
waxing............... 253
wheels................ 256
Climate control system.......... 71
air conditioning.......... 71,74
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 74
heating.............. 71,74
Clock.................. 90
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 218
specifications............. 259
Cold engine starting........... 156
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 127, 129
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 47
Controls
mirrors............... 104
power seat.............. 126
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 193
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 221
checking and adding......... 221
drain and flush............ 225
preparing for storage......... 261
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............. 259
temperature gauge......... 17,23
warnings............... 221
Cooling fan............... 210
Crankcase emission filter......... 257
Cupholder(s)............... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 267
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........267, 273
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300 Index
D
Daytime running light system....... 86
Defrost
rear window.............. 85
windshield............. 72,82
Dipstick................ 216
automatic transmission fluid...... 228
engine oil.............. 216
power steering fluid.......... 226
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 207
Dispute Settlement Board........ 268
Doors................. 107
door ajar warning message........ 39
lubricant specifications......... 259
Driving under special conditions..... 175
bad weather............. 176
heavy load.............. 173
high water.............. 177
slippery roads............ 176
tips for safe driving.......... 175
towing a trailer............ 175
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 188
fuses...............179, 186
Electronic message center
(see Message center)........... 31
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 52
tuning the radio.......... 48,60
warranty and service information..... 69
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 47
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 47
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 265
battery acid spills........... 202
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