2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA fuel cap

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Label
located on the rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range. Police and Handling Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
248