1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

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Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 257
fuel filler door release lever...... 238
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 240
quality................ 239
running out of fuel.......... 242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 241
storing your vehicle.......... 261
treating emergencies......... 241
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 238
removing.............. 238
replacing............... 238
Fuel filler door............. 238
Fuel filter, specifications......... 257
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 189
starting after a collision........ 189
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 183
high current fuse panel........ 184
instrument panel........... 186
Fuses
charts..............181, 186
checking and replacing........ 186
circuit breakers............ 188
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 238
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 239
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 238
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge......... 26
engine coolant temperature gauge . . 17, 23
fuel gauge............. 17,29
odometer.............. 19,31
speedometer............ 19,30
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge . . 17, 23
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
fuel gauge............. 17,29
odometer.............. 19,31
speedometer............ 19,30
trip odometer.............. 19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 174
definition............... 173
driving with a heavy load....... 173
location............... 173
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 168
column-mounted........... 168
locking the gearshift........... 92
positions............... 168
shifting the gears........... 168
shift-lock............... 169
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 173
calculating.............. 174
definition............... 173
driving with a heavy load....... 173
location............... 173
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H
Hazard flashers.............. 98
Headlamps
aiming................ 248
autolamp system............ 88
bulb specification........... 252
checking alignment.......... 248
cleaning............... 254
daytime running lights......... 86
flashing................ 95
high beam............... 95
replacing bulbs............ 248
turning on and off........... 87
Head restraints............. 123
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 71
High beams
indicator light........... 15,25
operation............. 86,95
High-mount brakelamp......... 250
description.............. 250
replacing the bulb.......... 250
Hood................. 212
latch location............. 212
lubrication specifications........ 259
release lever............. 212
working under the hood....... 210
Horn................... 99
Hoses, checking............. 222
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 268
Idle, relearning...........206, 231
Ignition
chime................. 93
positions of the ignition......... 92
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Ignition (continued)
removing the key............ 93
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....... 142
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 21
mechanical............... 9
Instrument panel............. 71
cleaning............... 255
lighting up panel and interior...... 89
Interval wipers.............. 96
J
Jack.................. 193
operation............... 194
positioning............194, 197
storage................ 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 204
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 115
locking and unlocking doors...... 114
programming entry code........ 116
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 93
positions of the ignition......... 92
removing from the ignition....... 93
stuck in lock position.......... 93
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system......... 88
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 252
checking............... 248
daytime running light system...... 86
dome lamps.............. 89
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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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M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 209
Master cylinder, brakes......... 218
Message center
door ajar................ 39
english/metric button.......... 32
low washer fluid............ 39
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
trunk ajar............... 40
Mirrors................. 104
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 104
rearview............... 104
side view mirrors........... 110
side view mirrors (power)....... 110
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 106
Motorcraft parts............. 257
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 239
Odometer............... 19,31
description............. 19,31
trip odometer.............. 19
Oil filter..............217, 257
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 215
Oil viscosity.............. 215
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 247
Overdrive................ 172
Overseas offices............. 274
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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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Remote entry system........... 118
locking/unlocking doors........ 119
opening the trunk........... 119
panic alarm.............. 120
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 121
replacing the batteries......... 120
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult...............123, 127
child................. 142
head................. 123
infant................ 142
Reverse................. 170
Roadside assistance........... 265
Roadside emergencies.......... 179
Rotating the tires............ 233
S
Safe driving tips............. 175
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 127
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 241
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....129, 132, 135
automatic locking mode........ 131
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 131
cleaning the safety belts........ 254
extension assembly.......... 136
for adults.............. 127
for children.............. 142
for infants.............. 142
for pregnant women.......... 127
head................. 123
lap and shoulder belts.......127, 129
maintenance............. 137
proper use.............. 127
replacement............. 137
warning light and chime....... 12,24
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