2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA wheel

Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You 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.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
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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.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor 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.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
MAX
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 213.1 (5413)/219.1 (5566)a
(2) Overall width 78.3 (1990)
(3) Overall height 58.3 (1481)/58.9 (1495)a
(4) Wheelbase 114.6 (2911)/120.8 (3067)a
(5) Track - Front 63.4 (1610)
(5) Track - Rear 65.6 (1666)
aDenotes long wheel base
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................171
Air cleaner filter ...............244–245
Air conditioning ..........................40
Air suspension ...........................176
description ..............................176
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................114–115, 122
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 122
disposal ....................................125
driver airbag ....................117, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................117, 123
passenger airbag .............117, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................224
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................171–172
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........20, 22, 25, 28, 33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................179
fluid, adding ............................241
fluid, checking ........................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
fluid, specification ..................249
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
refill capacities ........................246
traction lok ..............................182
B
Battery .......................................222acid, treating emergencies .....222
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................222
replacement, specifications ...245
servicing ..................................222
BeltMinder .................................109
Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...........................171–172
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
fluid, specifications .........247, 249
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
shift interlock ..................177–178
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....246
Cell phone use ............................80
Changing a tire .........................141
Child safety restraints ..............125
child safety belts ....................125
Child safety seats ......................128
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ..............................129
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............211
instrument panel ....................213
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
plastic parts ............................212
washing ....................................210
waxing .....................................210
wheels ......................................211
wiper blades ............................212
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Rear window defroster ...............42
Relays ................................186, 195
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
opening the trunk .....................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 103, 105–107
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety
restraints ...........100, 103, 105–107
belt minder .............................109
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................105–107
for children .............................125
lap belt ....................................108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................108–109
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................250
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............100
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................128
front seats .................................95
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................93Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................27
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/Cassette ........................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................36
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................245, 249
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................247, 249
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your
vehicle ........................167–168, 170
jump starting ..........................195
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...........................136–137, 141
alignment ................................154
care ..........................................153
changing ..........................141, 143
checking the pressure ............139
inspecting and inflating .........138
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................141–142
terminology .............................137
tire grades ...............................137
treadwear ........................136, 153
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