1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA automatic transmission

230 [MC22900( GV)12/95]
one third page art:0010384-EDetail of the automatic transmission dipstick
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[MC23200( ALL)01/96]
Battery
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[MC23300( ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
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[MC23400( ALL)01/96]
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore often in temperatures
above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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[MC23500( ALL)01/96]
If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn't hard or
doesn't have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
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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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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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Index 313
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 175
Towing your vehicle.......... 207
using wheel dollies.......... 207
with a tow truck........... 207
Traction assist............. 165
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 165
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 168
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 228
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
lubricant specifications........ 259
Transmission control switch....... 171
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 118
Trip odometer.............. 19
Trunk
remote release lever........... 92
trunk ajar warning light......... 40
using the remote entry system to open . 119
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 247
Turn signal................ 94
indicator lights........... 16,28
lever................. 94
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 217
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314 Index
V
Vanity mirror.............. 106
Variable interval wipers.......... 96
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 247
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 268
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 174
calculating the load.......... 174
understanding loading information . . . 173
Vehicle storage............. 260
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 215
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 106
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 13
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 157
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 93
safety belt............. 12,24
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 69
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 96
reservoir............... 220
warning light.............. 39
windshield.............. 220
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 173
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 207
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