2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ignition

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine:TheCheck engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is
started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD-II)in the
CHECK
ENGINE
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Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking, engine
misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive
in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Electronic throttle control:
Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a ’limp-home’ operation.
Report the fault to a dealer at the
earliest opportunity.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Check
engine warning light to come on.
Refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Brake system warning light:
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
To confirm the brake system
warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P!
BRAKE
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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt, refer to theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure (if
equipped):Illuminates when the oil
pressure falls below the normal
range. Check the oil level and add
oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
ABS
AIR
BAG
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Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
MESSAGE CENTER INDICATOR LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when one of
the doors is not completely shut and
the ignition is turned to ON. With
the ignition ON, this light will flash
six times (if a door is open). With
the ignition in RUN position, a tone
will sound for one second (if a door
is open).
Low washer fluid:Momentarily
illuminates when the ignition is
turned to ON and will stay on when
the windshield washer fluid is low.
Trunk ajar:If the trunk is not
completely closed, this light comes
on when you turn the ignition to
ON. With the ignition ON, this light
will flash five times and sound a
tone for one second, then the light
remains on (if the trunk is open).
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
SPEED CONTROL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
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Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges
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Trip odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
•Standard instrument cluster
To reset, depress the control.
•Optional instrument cluster
Refer toElectronic Message Center
in theDriver Controlschapter for
Trip A and Trip B features.
Battery voltage gauge (if
equipped):Indicates the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range (as indicated by
arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
MPH km/h10 203040506070
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20 406080100
120
140
160
180
200
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0 0 0 0
km/h
MPH
km S
VOLTSH
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Engine oil pressure gauge (if
equipped):Indicates engine oil
pressure. The needle should stay in
the normal operating range
(between “L” and “H”). If the needle
falls below the normal range, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
needed. If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified
technician.
Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
•Standard instrument cluster
•Optional instrument cluster
A minimum of four gallons must be
added or removed from the fuel
tank in order for the gauge to
instantaneously update. If less than
four gallons is added, the gauge will
take between five and ten minutes
to update.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.CD slot:Insert a CD, label side
up. With the ignition on, the radio
will begin play when a CD is
inserted. If the ignition is off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not
force a disc into the system as damage could result.
2.SEEK:Press to access the next
(
) or previous () radio
station or CD track. Press and hold
to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
3.TUNE:Press to manually go up
(
) or down () the radio
frequency.
4.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media or turn the volume
control to adjust the volume.
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