1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

Index 311
Safety seats for children......... 143
and air bags...........131, 143
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........131, 143, 145
in front seat...........143, 145
in rear outboard.........143, 145
in rear seat.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 127
Seats.................. 123
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 126
child safety seats........... 143
cleaning upholstery.......... 255
head restraints............ 123
reclining the seat........... 127
Serial number (VIN)........... 268
Service concerns............ 266
Servicing your vehicle.......... 209
precautions when servicing...... 210
servicing when you tow........ 207
Shift-lock system............ 169
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 168
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......127, 129
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . 129, 132
Side mirrors.............. 110
adjusting............... 110
Snow tires and chains.......... 237
Spare tire................ 191
changing the tire.........191, 194
conventional spare.......... 192
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire........193, 195
temporary spare........... 191
Spark plugs, specifications........ 257
Special driving conditions........ 175
Specification chart, lubricants....... 259
Speed control, turning off........ 101
Speedometer............. 19,30
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Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 155
starting a cold engine......... 156
starting after a collision........ 189
starting a warm engine........ 157
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 202
Steering, power............. 166
Steering wheel
horn.................. 99
locking................. 92
tilting................ 100
Storing your vehicle........... 260
Sun visor................ 106
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 13, 25
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 137
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........248, 252
cleaning............... 254
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 71
Tilt steering wheel............ 100
Tires.................. 232
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 256
inspection and maintenance...... 232
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 233
snow tires and chains......... 237
spare tire............... 193
storing your vehicle.......... 262
tire grades.............. 234
treadwear.............. 234
wear bands.............. 234
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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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