2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA steering wheel

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
12 30A** PCM Power Relay, PCM, Natural Gas
Vehicle Module
13 50A** High Speed Cooling Fan Relay
14 40A** Rear Window Defrost Relay, Also see Fuse
17
15 40A** Anti-Lock Brake Module
16 50A** Police Option Fuse Holder
17 30A CB Cooling Fan Relay
Relay 1 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
Relay 2 Ð Horn Relay
Relay 3 Ð Cooling Fan Relay
Relay 4 Ð Air Suspension Pump Relay, Police Power
Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporary
spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
Roadside emergencies
161

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and care
187

²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
Maintenance and care
218

for children .....................125±126
lap belt ....................................115
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................109
warning light and
chime ...................11, 16, 116±117
Safety seats for children ..........127
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................107
Seats ..........................................103
child safety seats ....................127
cleaning ...................................219
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................95±97
Servicing your vehicle ..............172
Spark plugs,
specifications .............220, 224±225
Special notice ................................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................223±224
Speed control ..............................75
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........134, 136
jump starting ..........................165
Steering
speed sensitive .......................142
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................74
T
Tires ...........................161, 194±196
changing ..........................161±162
checking the pressure ............196
replacing ..................................197rotating ....................................196
snow tires and chains ............198
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ................................195
Towing .......................................149
recreational towing .................151
trailer towing ..........................149
wrecker ....................................171
Traction control ..................72, 140
off light ......................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............147
Transmission .............................143
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................187
fluid, refill capacities ..............221
lubricant specifications ..223±224
Trip odometer .............................20
Trunk .........................................101
remote release ....................86, 92
Turn signal ............................12, 72
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................225
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................227
Vehicle loading ..........................147
Ventilating your vehicle ...........137
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................179
Water, Driving through .............152
Index
246