Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
The GCW of your vehicle and trailer should not exceed 6,600 lb.
(2,993 kg).
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough
braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
2005 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
6 10A Ignition (ON) - Cluster
7 10A LCM (Park lamps, Switch
illumination)
8 10A Ignition (ON) - Rear Air
Suspension Module (RASM),
Variable Assist POwer Steering
(VAPS)
9 20A LCM (Headlamps, Cornering
lamps)
10 5A Ignition (ON/START) - Driver’s
Door Module (DDM), Police PDB
(Police vehicles only)
11 10A Ignition (START) - ON/ACC
(window) relay coil (non-Police
vehicles only)
Ignition (START) - ON/ACC
(window and decklid) relay coil
and Police ON/ACC relay coil
(Police vehicles only)
12 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Starter
relay coil, DTRS
13 10A Ignition (START) - Wiper module
14 10A Ignition (ON) - BTSI (Floor-shift
transmission)
15 7.5A Ignition (START) - LCM, Door
lock switch illumination, Heated
seat switch illumination,
Moonroof, Overhead console,
Electrochromatic mirror
16 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
17 10A Ignition (START) - Audio
18 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(manual A/C only), Blend door,
DDM, Heated seat modules,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
module
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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