1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ignition

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[IS25122( GV)03/96]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[IS25123( GV)03/96]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS25124( GV)03/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[IS25125( GV)03/96]
If only the top two and bottom two bars appear
on the gauge, then the system is indicating that
it requires servicing. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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[IS25127( GV)03/96]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[IS25128( GV)03/96]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[IS25129( GV)03/96]
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If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[IS25130( GV)03/96]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
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[IS25131( GV)03/96]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
[IS25133( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010118-A
The safety belt warning light
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[IS25134( GV)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS25135( GV)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS25136( GV)04/96]
one inch art:0010125-B
The high beam light
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[IS25137( GV)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[IS25138( GV)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
[IS25140( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010134-B
The check engine warning light
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[IS25145( GV)05/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[IS25147( GV)05/96]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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[IS25149( GV)05/96]
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[IS25150( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010514-A
The air bag readiness light
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[IS25151( GV)03/96]
Charging System Warning Light
[IS25152( GV)03/96]
This light comes on when you turn your ignition
key from OFF to ON. The light should go out
when the engine starts and the alternator begins
to charge.
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[IS25153( GV)03/96]
If this light stays on or comes on while your
engine is running, this tells you that your
battery is not being charged and that you need
to have the electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
[IS25154( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010533-A
The charging system warning light
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[IS25155( GV)04/96]
Engine Oil Pressure Light
[IS25156( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010532-A
The engine oil pressure light
[IS25157( GV)05/96]
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on while the engine is running, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[IS25158( GV)05/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS25159( GV)04/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS25160( GV)05/96]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
[IS25161( GV)04/96]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your vehicle should be on level
ground.
[IS25162( GV)03/96]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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[IS25171( GV)05/96]
Fuel Gauge
[IS25172( GV)05/96]
one third page art:0010516-B
The fuel gauge
[IS25173( GV)03/96]
The fuel gauge tells you approximately how
many gallons/liters of fuel you have in the tank.
[IS25174( GV)03/96]
When your tank reaches 1/8 or approximately 2
gallons (8 liters), a flashing fuel pump will
appear.
[IS25175( GV)03/96]
Turn the ignition switch off while fueling to
obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication.
[IS25176( GV)03/96]
NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
immediately show the new level of
fuel. If less than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters)
of fuel is added, the gauge will reach
the new level slowly.
[IS25177( GV)03/96]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars
and the bottom two bars, or, if fuel remaining or
distance to empty functions display CO or CS,
then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in for
service.
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[IS29400( GV)12/95]
This function estimates how many miles or
kilometers you can drive with the fuel remaining
in your tank under standard driving conditions.
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[IS29500( GV)12/95]
Remember to turn off the ignition when filling
up with fuel. Otherwise, the display will not
show the addition of fuel for a few miles.
[IS29600( GV)12/95]
NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
imediately show the new level of fuel.
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[IS29700( GV)12/95]
When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km)
left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function
will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tone
for one (1) second. The message center will
remain in the DTE function until you push the
select button to change it. This low fuel warning
also happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles
(16 km).
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[IS29800( GV)12/95]
Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel economy of the
last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.
[IS30000( GV)12/95]
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[IS30100( GV)03/96]
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, this means that
there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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[IS31800( GV)05/96]
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the
RESET switch while a trip distance feature (Trip
A or Trip B) is displayed.
[IS31900( GV)12/95]
AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed
[IS32000( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average
speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
[IS32100( GV)12/95]
one inch art:0011294-A[IS32200( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your
average speed. When your vehicle is not
moving, the average speed is displayed at 0
miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.
[IS32300( GV)05/96]
Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
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[IS32400( GV)05/96]
This light glows momentarily when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. With the ignition
on this light will remain on to indicate that the
air suspension switch (located in the trunk on
the right side) is off or to indicate a possible
system fault.
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[IS32500( GV)05/96]
If the light is displayed while driving and the
air suspension switch is not turned off, safely
pull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the
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38ignition switch from ON to OFF and to ON
again. If the light continues to be displayed turn
the air suspension switch (located in the trunk
on the right side) off and take your vehicle to a
dealership for service as soon as possible.
[IS32600( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010522-A
The check air suspension light
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[IS32700( GV)03/96]
Overdrive Off Indicator
[IS32800( GV)05/96]
one inch art:0010733-B
The overdrive off indicator light
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[IS32900( GV)04/96]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
[IS33000( GV)05/96]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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