2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA check oil

²If required, add engine oil to the
engine. Refer toAdding engine
oilin this chapter.
²Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by a qualified
service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add
only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the
engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
DO NOT OVERFILL
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36É C (-34É F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014±R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the ªcold fullº of ªcold fill rangeº level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50±50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
²Freeze protection down to -36É C (-34É F).
²Boiling protection up to 129É C (265É F).
²Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
²Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
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child safety belts ....................127
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............186
exterior ....................................189
instrument cluster lens ..........188
instrument panel ....................188
interior .....................................188
plastic parts ............................187
safety belts ..............................189
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................189
wiper blades ............................187
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......54, 56
Clock ..........................25, 30, 36, 44
Compass, electronic ....................77
calibration .................................78
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................90
Controls
power seat .......................106, 108
steering column ........................83
Coolant
checking and adding ..............199
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................203, 225
specifications ..................226, 228
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................79
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................190Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................177
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................181
Getting roadside assistance ...156
Getting the service you
need .........................................175
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................182
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................178
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................63
Defrost
rear window ..............................62
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................193
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........226
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................150
E
Electronic message center .........83
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ........................................228
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
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234

cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................199
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication specifications ......226,
228
refill capacities ........................225
service points ..........................192
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................193
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................193
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 224
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................225
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................225
Fuel ............................................206
calculating fuel economy .......210
cap .....................................11, 207
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206±207, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 224
fuel filler door override ............89
fuel filler door release ..............88
fuel pump shut-off switch .....158gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........210
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...................209, 228
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................206
Fuses ..................................159±160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 207
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................210
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........18
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................20
speedometer .............................20
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................104
Index
235

Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam ...........................15, 64
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................63
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................54, 56
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................137, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ................................10, 188
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................64
J
Jack ............................................164
positioning ...............................164
storage .....................................164
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................97
keypad .......................................98programming entry code .........99
Keys ...................................100±102
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........137
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................64
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps ...............63, 65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±71
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 143
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................82
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................150
Load limits .................................151
GAWR ......................................151
Index
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GVWR ......................................151
trailer towing ..........................151
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................91
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center ...........................83
reset button ..............................84
select button .............................84
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
fold away ...................................76
heated ........................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Motorcraft parts ................210, 224
O
Octane rating ............................209
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................193
Overdrive .............................87, 148
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................95
Parking brake ............................143
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................162
Power door locks ..................91, 97
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..................145±146
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .................226
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................26
Radio reception ...........................53
Rear window defroster ...............62
Relays ................................159, 164
Remote entry system ...........93, 95
illuminated entry ......................97
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................91, 93±94
opening the trunk .....................95
panic alarm ...............................95
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................96
replacing the batteries .............95
Roadside assistance ..................156
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 108, 112±116
Safety defects, reporting ..........183
Safety restraints ........108, 112±116
belt minder .............................118
Index
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