2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA check engine light

Cleaning your vehicle ...............215
engine compartment ..............217
exterior ............................215±216
exterior lamps .........................217
instrument cluster lens ..........218
instrument panel ....................218
interior .....................................219
mirrors .....................................216
plastic parts ............................216
safety belts ..............................219
washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................215
wheels ......................................216
windows ..................................219
wiper blades ............................217
woodtone trim ........................219
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ..........................42, 49, 56, 66
Compass, electronic ....................83
calibration .................................84
set zone adjustment .................84
Console ........................................88
Controls
power seat .......................105±106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............179
coolant temperature light ........11
refill capacities ................183, 221
specifications ..................223±224
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................75
Customer Assistance ................153
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................235
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................228
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................234Getting roadside assistance ...153
Getting the service
you need .................................228
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................238
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................230
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................234
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................187
engine oil .................................175
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........223
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................152
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emission control system ..........207
Engine ................................224±225
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................179
fail-safe coolant ......................184
Index
242

idle speed control ...................190
lubrication
specifications ..................223±224
refill capacities ........................221
service points ..........................174
starting after a collision .........154
Engine block heater .................136
Engine oil ..................................175
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................175
checking and adding ..............175
dipstick ....................................175
filter, specifications ........177, 220
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................221
specifications ..................223±224
Exhaust fumes ..........................137
F
Fail safe cooling ........................184
Floor mats ...................................89
Fluid capacities .........................221
Fuel ............................................199
calculating fuel economy .......204
cap .....................................10, 201
capacity ...................................221
choosing the right fuel ...........202
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................207
detergent in fuel .....................203
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................199, 201, 204
filter, specifications ........203, 220
fuel filler door override ............85
fuel filler door release ..............85
fuel pump shut-off switch .....154
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........204low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........202, 224±225
quality ......................................202
running out of fuel .................203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................199
Fuses ..................................156±157
G
Garage door opener ....................79
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 201
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................204
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........22
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating ...............................147
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
H
Hazard flashers .........................154
Head restraints .........................103
Index
243

Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ......................................214
autolamp system .......................28
bulb specifications ..................214
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................12, 28
replacing bulbs .......................209
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................29
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................79±82
Hood ..........................................173
I
Ignition .........................73, 224±225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................208
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ..................................8, 218
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................27
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................161
positioning ...............................161
storage .....................................161
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................91
keypad .......................................98
programming entry code .........99
Keys .......................................95±97
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition ...........73
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................28
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................214
cargo lamps ...............................27
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....27
interior lamps ...................27, 213
replacing bulbs ...............209±213
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................72
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 139
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine ...............................9
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................12
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................11
speed control ............................79
Index
244