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![FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual 215
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[MC05600( ALL)01/96]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700( ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual 215
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[MC05600( ALL)01/96]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700( ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
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[MC05600( ALL)01/96]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[MC05700( ALL)01/96]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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[MC05800( ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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[MC05900( ALL)01/96]
Neveruse:
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[MC06000( ALL)01/96]
q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[MC06100( ALL)02/96]
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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[MC06200( ALL)01/96]
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
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[MC06300( ALL)01/96]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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[MC06400( ALL)03/96]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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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 303
Fuel (continued)
filter, specifications.......... 257
fuel filler door release lever...... 238
fuel gauge............. 17,29
octane rating............. 240
quality................ 239
running out of fuel.......... 242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 241
storing your vehicle.......... 261
treating emergencies......... 241
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 35
english/metric button.......... 32
fuel remaining............. 30
instant economy............ 36
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
to empty indicator........... 33
trip distance.............. 36
trip/reset button............ 36
Fuel cap................ 238
removing.............. 238
replacing............... 238
Fuel filler door............. 238
Fuel filter, specifications......... 257
Fuel gauge.............. 17,29
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 189
starting after a collision........ 189
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 183
high current fuse panel........ 184
instrument panel........... 186
Fuses
charts..............181, 186
checking and replacing........ 186
circuit breakers............ 188
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