1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA warning light

Index 297
Brakelamp............... 250
bulb replacement.........250, 252
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
Brakes................. 161
adjustment.............. 161
anti-lock............... 161
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light.......... 11,41
applying the brakes.......... 161
brake warning light......... 10,42
fluid, checking and adding...... 218
fluid, refill capacities.......218, 258
fluid, specifications........218, 259
front disc.............. 161
if brakes do not grip well....... 161
master cylinder............ 218
new brake linings............ 6
noise................ 162
parking............... 163
power braking............ 161
servicing............... 218
stopping distances.......... 175
when storing your vehicle....... 262
Brake-shift interlock........... 168
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)......... 15,25
Bulbs, replacing............. 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
high-mount brakelamp........ 250
specifications............. 252
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 273
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 273
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 159
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Car seats for children (see Child
safety seats)............. 143
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............ 45,52,58,63
Catalytic converter............ 244
Chains, tires.............. 237
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system warning light..... 13,26
Childproof locks............. 107
Child safety restraints.......... 142
child safety belts........... 153
child safety seats........... 143
Child safety seats............ 143
and air bags............. 143
automatic locking mode
(retractor).........131, 143, 145
in front seat...........143, 145
in rear outboard seat.......143, 145
in rear seat.............. 143
tether anchorage hardware....... 153
Chime
key in ignition............. 93
safety belt............. 12,24
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 188
see also fuses............. 179
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 253
chrome and aluminum parts...... 254
engine compartment.......... 256
exterior............... 253
exterior lamps............ 254
fabric................ 255
headlamps.............. 254
instrument panel......... 71,254
instrument panel lens......... 255
interior................ 255
interior lamps............. 255
mirrors................ 110
plastic parts............. 254
polishing............... 253
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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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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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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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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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