1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA towing

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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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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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Emergencies, roadside (continued)
fuel................. 241
jump-starting............. 202
towing................ 207
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 163
Emission control system......... 244
catalytic converter.......... 244
emissions warranty......... 4,244
Engine
check engine warning light..... 16,25
does not start..........157, 189
fuel injected engine, starting...... 155
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 189
preparing to start........... 155
refill capacities............ 258
service points............ 213
starting............... 156
starting after a collision........ 189
storing your vehicle.......... 260
Engine block heater........... 158
Engine coolant............. 221
checking and adding......... 221
checking hoses............ 222
disposal............... 210
drain and flush............ 225
preparing for storage......... 261
proper solution............ 210
recovery reservoir........213, 221
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............. 259
temperature gauge......... 17,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17, 23
description............. 17,23
electronic............... 23
mechanical............. 17,23
Engine fan............... 210
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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 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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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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Wheels
cleaning............... 256
covers..............194, 200
inspection and maintenance...... 232
lug nuts............... 194
Windows................ 109
one-touch down........... 109
power windows, operating...... 109
rear, defrosting............. 85
Windshield, washing........... 96
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 96
checking and adding fluid....... 220
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 231
low washer fluid light.......... 39
operation............... 96
reservoir............... 220
specifications...........220, 259
variable interval wipers......... 96
Windshield wipers and washer....... 96
Wrecker towing............. 207
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