1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA maintenance

296 Index
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 268
Ashtray(s)................ 90
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 265
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 45
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 86
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 168, 171
fluid, adding............. 229
fluid, checking............ 228
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
fluid, specification........... 259
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 259
refill capacities............ 258
traction lok.............. 165
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 230
acid, treating emergencies.....202, 231
battery saver............. 118
charging system warning light.... 13,26
disconnecting...........206, 231
how to service............ 230
jumping a disabled battery....... 202
maintenance-free........... 230
proper disposal, recycling....... 231
replacement, specifications....... 257
servicing............... 230
voltage gauge.............. 13
when storing your vehicle....... 261
Brake fluid............... 218
brake warning light......... 10,42
checking and adding......... 218
description.............. 218
specifications...........218, 259
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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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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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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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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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