2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

F
Fail safe cooling ........................235
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....236
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................253
Fuel ............................................236
calculating fuel
economy ......................56, 75, 242
cap ...........................................239
capacity ...................................253
choosing the right fuel ...........240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................245
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................236, 239, 243
filter, specifications ........236, 252
fuel pump shut-off switch .....185
improving fuel economy ........242
octane rating ...................241, 257
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................236
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................236, 240–241
Fuses ..................................186–187
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............239
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................242
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................184
Head restraints ...........................98Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................42
autolamp system .......................40
bulb specifications ....................45
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs .........................46
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................36–37
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................222
I
Ignition ...............................167, 257
Illuminated visor mirror .............52
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................90
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autolock .....................................89
keypad .......................................90
programming entry code .........91
Keys .................................83, 95–96
positions of the ignition .........167
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................45
daytime running light ...............41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................43–46
replacing bulbs .........................46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................177
Load limits .................................156
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...255, 257
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center .....................73–74
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................78Mirrors .........................................64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........219, 236, 252
O
Octane rating ............................241
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................225
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....252
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................105
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................65
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................190
Power door locks ..................83, 89
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..................175–176
fluid, checking and adding ....248
fluid, refill capacity ................253
fluid, specifications .................255
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ....................17, 19, 21, 25, 30
Rear window defroster ...............39
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Relays ................................186, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........86
opening the trunk .....................86
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................183
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......103, 107–111
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........103, 107–111
belt minder .............................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................130
lap belt ....................................109
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and chime ........113
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................258
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............103
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96
Servicing your vehicle ..............221Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................252, 257
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................255, 257
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......169
Starting your vehicle ........167–169
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tires ...........................142–143, 195
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................146
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............146
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................148
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 147
Towing .......................................162
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recreational towing .................165
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................206
Traction control ........................174
Traction-lok rear axle ...............177
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................177–178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
lubricant specifications ..255, 257
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ....................81, 86
Turn signal ..................................42
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................257Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................259
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................224
Water, Driving through .............182
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................51
checking and adding fluid .....224
replacing wiper blades ...........224
Wrecker towing .........................206
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