1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ignition

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[MC36800( ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[MC36900( ALL)01/96]
q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC37000( ALL)01/96]
q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC37100( ALL)01/96]
q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[MC37200( ALL)01/96]
q
Do not push start your vehicle.
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[MC37300( ALL)02/96]
q
Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedulebooklet performed according to the
specified schedule. The scheduled
maintenance services are required because
they are considered essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
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[MC37400( ALL)01/96]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[MC37500( ALL)01/96]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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Index 295
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 92
Additives, engine oil.......... 215
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........137, 290
and child safety seats......... 143
description.............. 137
driver air bag............ 137
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 139
passenger air bag........... 139
service and information labels..... 139
tone generator............ 141
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 257
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 71
Air suspension
description.............. 167
see also Rear air suspension system . . 167
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 120
Aluminum wheels............ 200
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 52
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 161
see also Brake............ 161
warning light............ 11,41
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298 Index
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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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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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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