2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA trunk release

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver’s door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time.
You can render the switch
inoperable by locking the button
with your master key.
CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment
•Power point (inside storage bin)
•Cupholders
•Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
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KEYS
The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) key
lock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignition
and remote trunk release. The valet key will access doors and ignition
only. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the
Trunk remote controlon the drivers door, then lock the glove
compartment with your master key.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all vehicle
doors.
Press control to lock all vehicle
doors.
Smart locks (if equipped)
With the key in any ignition position, and either the driver’s or
passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the power door
lock switches.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
•Operating the keyless entry keypad (if equipped).
•Operating the driver’s door with a key.
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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
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3. Enter a second personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. Press 3•4 to store the second personal code.
5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the
new code.
To store a third personal code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press 1•2 on the keypad to enter the
programming mode.
3. Enter a third personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. Press 5•6 (or 7•8, or 9•0, or wait five seconds) to store the third
personal code.
5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the
new code.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
•The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
•If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.
Erasing personal code
To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press and release 1•2 within 5 seconds of step 1.
3. Press and hold 1•2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock
and then unlock to confirm erasure.
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry
system
To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal
code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior
lamps will illuminate.
•Tounlock all doors,enter the factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 3•4 within five seconds.
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•Torelease the trunk,enter the factory-set code or personal code
(driver door unlocks) and press 5•6 within five seconds.
After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can
unlock all doors (press 3•4) and release the trunk (press 5•6) as
long as the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other.
Locking doors with the keyless entry system
It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors.
Tolock the doors,press 7•8 and press 9•0 at the same time.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The
use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes withtwo coded keys(or three, if your vehicle is
equipped with the valet feature); additional coded keys may be
purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to
your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how to program the coded
key.
Note:The SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK)
position, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key
and restart the engine.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on the dash
panel.
•When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will
flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock
system is
functioning as a theft deterrent.
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Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................174
Traction-lok rear axle ...............182
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................177–178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
Trunk ...........................................83
remote release ....................80, 86
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................249Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................251
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................218
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....218
replacing wiper blades
.............53
Wrecker towing
.........................200
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