1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA air suspension

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[ER13600( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[ER13700( ALL)01/96]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[ER13800( GV)01/96]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[ER14100( GV)12/95]
3. Remove any optional wheel covers or wheel
ornaments with the tapered end of a wheel
nut wrench. Insert the handle of the wrench
and twist it against the inner wheel cover
flange. For more about removing wheel
covers, see the information later in this
section.
[ER14300( GV)12/95]
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts.
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[ER14400( ALL)01/96]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[ER14700( GV)12/95]
1. Find the jacking location notches (a
depression on plastic moulding) near the tire
that you are changing. Align the two tabs on
jack with rectangular notch on sheet metal.
Slowly push jack straight until the tabs are
against the side of the frame. MAKE SURE
THE JACK IS PROPERLY POSITIONED
UNDER THE FRAME. Turn the handle of
the jack clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
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[ER16050( GV)03/96]
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration. As soon as possible, have your
dealer or a qualified service technician check
the lug nuts for proper torque specifications.
% [ER16100( ALL)12/95]
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The lug nuts on the wheel
[ER16250( GV)03/96]
8. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the
trunk.
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[ER16350( GV)03/96]
9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
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[ER16450( GV)03/96]
10. Unblock the wheels.
[ER16500( GV)03/96]
11. Turn the air suspension ON (if so equipped).
[ER16560( GV)03/96]
Installation of the black dust shield
[ER16570( GV)03/96]
When installing the full size tire, reinstall the
black dust shield by orienting and sliding the
shield until it is flush with the hub/rotor
assembly.
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[ER23500( ALL)04/96]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[ER23600( ALL)01/96]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
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[ER23630( GV)03/96]
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Crown Victoria be
towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If
slingbelt equipment must be used, the towbar
will deform the soft fascia (bumper). However, it
will return to an acceptable shape.
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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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Index 307
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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Index 309
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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