1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA lights

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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC42000( GV)01/96]
q
side markers
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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302 Index
Engine oil............... 215
changing oil and oil filter....... 217
checking and adding......... 216
dipstick............... 216
disposal...........210, 217, 229
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 257
refill capacities............ 258
specifications...........215, 259
synthetic oil............. 215
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 215
Entry system
illuminated.............. 108
keyless................ 113
remote................ 118
Exhaust fumes............. 159
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 210
Federal Communications Commission.... 68
Flashers, hazard.............. 98
Flashing the lights............. 95
Flat tire................. 191
Floor mats............... 111
Fluid refill capacities........... 258
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 267
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 268
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 273
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
Centre................ 273
Foreign registration........... 274
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 238
capacity............... 258
choosing the right fuel......... 239
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 238
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Index 305
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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306 Index
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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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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