1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA steering

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[CF16700( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF16800( ALL)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF17100( BCGV)05/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use
the rotary control that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
[CF17400( GV)05/96]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
[CF17501( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
[CF17550( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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[CF17600( ALL)04/96]
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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Ignition
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[CF24200( ALL)01/96]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
[CF24300( ALL)12/95]
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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[CF24500( BCGV)04/96]
ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not
running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24700( ALL)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF24800( ALL)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF24900( ALL)01/96]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[CF25000( ALL)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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[CF25100( ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[CF25200( BCGV)03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[CF25400( ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
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[CF25500( BCGV)03/96]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[CF25700( BCGV)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
[CF26300( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift
must be in P (Park) to move the key to
the lock position.
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[CF26400( ALL)01/96]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[CF26500( ALL)12/95]
If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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[CF26700( BCGV)05/96]
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[CF26800( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF26900( ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000( ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
[CF27100( ALL)04/96]
q
operate the turn signals
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[CF27200( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300( ALL)03/96]
q
flash the lamps
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[CF27400( ALL)03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[CF27500( GV)12/95]
q
turn the cornering lamps on
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[CF30300( ALL)03/96]
Hazard Flasher
[CF30400( ALL)05/96]
To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
push in the hazard flasher on the top of the
steering column. The same control turns the
flashers off.
[CF30500( BCGV)05/96]
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The control for the hazard flashers
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[CF30700( ALL)05/96]
Horn
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[CF30800( ALL)01/96]
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
[CF31100( GV)12/95]
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The horn on the steering wheel
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[CF31200( ALL)01/96]
Tilt Steering
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[CF31300( ALL)02/96]
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[CF31500( GV)12/95]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[CF31600( ALL)01/96]
To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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[CF31700( ALL)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF31760( GV)03/96]
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[CF31800( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF31900( ALL)05/96]
q
Press OFF, OR
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[CF32000( ALL)05/96]
q
Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32100( ALL)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32200( ALL)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32300( ALL)05/96]
q
Press ON
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[CF32400( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Speed
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[CF32500( ALL)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32600( ALL)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[SS22401( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, failure to do so may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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[SS22501( GV)05/96]
WARNING
The right front passenger air bag is not
designed to restrain occupants in the
center front seating position.
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[SS22601( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an inflating air
bag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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[SS22701( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SS22801( ALL)05/96]
WARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it
could seriously injure you. Position your
seat such that it is as far back from the
steering wheel as possible but still allows
you to properly control the vehicle.
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