1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

120 [CF66900( GV)12/95]3. Within five more seconds, press and release
1/2.
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[CF67000( GV)05/96]
4. Release 7/8.
[CF67100( GV)12/95]
To reactivate the Horn Chirp feature, simply
repeat the instructions for deactivating the
feature.
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[CF67200( ALL)03/96]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[CF67300( ALL)04/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC control. This will honk
the horn and flash the parking lamps and tail
lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC control again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[CF67400( ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[CF68400( ALL)03/96]
Replacing the Batteries
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[CF68600( GV)01/96]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[CF68700( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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[CF69000( ALL)02/96]
Replacement/additional transmitters
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[CF69200( GV)12/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, a new one may
be purchased from your dealer.
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[CF69300( GV)12/95]
To program replacement or additional
transmitters you must have all the transmitters
intended for use on your vehicle.
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[CF69400( GV)12/95]
Initiating the following procedure erases all prior
programmed transmitters, thus ALL must be
reprogrammed at the same time.
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[CF69500( GV)12/95]
1. Enter the factory keyless entry code. Your
personal code will not allow programming.
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[CF69700( GV)12/95]
2. Press the 1/2 button.
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[CF69800( GV)12/95]
3. Press one button on each of the transmitters
to be programmed. Each transmitter button
must be pressed within seven (7) seconds of
the prior one. Each time a transmitter is
successfully programmed, all of the vehicle
doors will lock and then unlock to verify
programming. If the doors did not
lock/unlock, your transmitter was not
programmed.
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[CF69900( GV)01/96]
Additional transmitters may be purchased from
your dealer (remote entry system will work with
up to four transmitters). Follow the same
programming procedure as above.
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[CF70000( ALL)01/96]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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[CF70100( GV)12/95]
NOTE: All transmitters to be used on your
vehicle must be
programmed/reprogrammed at the same
time.
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123
Seating and Safety
Restraints
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[SS00200( ALL)05/96]
Seats
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[SS00300( ALL)05/96]
Head Restraints
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[SS00400( ALL)01/96]
If you use them properly, head restraints will
help protect your head and neck in a collision.
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[SS00500( ALL)01/96]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you
position it behind your head and not behind
your neck.
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[SS00600( ALL)12/95]
Standard head restraints
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[SS00700( ALL)12/95]
You can adjust the head restraints for your
comfort and protection.
[SS00800( ALL)12/95]
one third page art:0010048-C
Adjusting the head restraint
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124 % [SS01300( GV)12/95]Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat
Manually
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[SS01400( ALL)01/96]
In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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[SS01600( GV)08/95]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[SS01700( BCGV)12/95]
1. Find the adjustment bar underneath the front
part of the seat.
[SS01900( BCGV)12/95]
2. Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
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[SS02100( ALL)01/96]
3. Move the seat to the desired position.
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[SS02200( BCGV)01/96]
4. Release the bar to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
[SS02600( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010173-B
The front seat adjustment bar
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125 [SS02800( GV)12/95]
To recline the front seat:
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[SS02900( ALL)01/96]
1. On the side of the seat, find the handle for
the recliner.
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[SS03000( ALL)01/96]
2. Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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[SS03100( ALL)12/95]
3. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want. You can tilt the
seat back or bring it forward.
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[SS03200( ALL)12/95]
4. Release the handle to lock the seat in its new
position.
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[SS03400( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[SS03500( ALL)02/96]
WARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
[SS03600( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010254-B
The seatback recliner handle
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126 %
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[SS04500( BCGV)01/96]
Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
[SS04800( GV)12/95]
If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
them in several directions. The controls are
located on the driver and passenger door trim
panels or on the side of the driver's seat.
[SS05100( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0011313-A
The power seat controls on the driver's seat Ð Base models
[SS05200( V)05/96]
one third page art:0010259-C
The power seat controls on the driver's door trim panel
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127 % [SS05500( GV)05/96]
Power Seat Recliner/Lumbar Option
[SS05600( GV)12/95]
The arrows on the power seat control panel
indicate the direction the seat or seatback will
move. To adjust the seat or seatback move the
control knob in the desired direction.
[SS05700( GV)12/95]
The power lumbar switch controls the inflation
of the lumbar support pad in the seatback. To
inflate the lumbar pad, push the forward portion
of the switch. To deflate the pad, press the rear
portion of the switch.
[SS05800( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010686-B
The power lumbar switch
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[SS10500( ALL)02/96]
Important Safety Belt Information
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[SS10600( ALL)05/96]
The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most
states and in Canada, the law requires their use.
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[SS10700( ALL)02/96]
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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[SS10800( ALL)02/96]
q
the seatback is upright
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[SS10900( ALL)02/96]
q
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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[SS11000( ALL)02/96]
q
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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[SS11100( ALL)02/96]
q
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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[SS11200( ALL)02/96]
q
the knees are straight forward
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