1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA diagram

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Controls and Features
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The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
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an electronic automatic temperature control
system
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three controls in the center of the
instrument panel:
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FAN
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TEMP
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SELECT
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3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
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Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
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NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
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Engine Compartment
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[MC04700( GV)12/95]
Your vehicle has a 4.6 liter engine. The following
page shows a diagram of where to find items
that you should regularly service.
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non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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Engine Coolant
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Checking the Engine Coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type, in this
chapter.
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The coolant additives also protect the entire
cooling system from internal passageway
corrosion and these additives lubricate the water
pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted
in theMaintenance Schedulebooklet.
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Tire Rotation
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[MC26100( ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked.
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Rotating the tires
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