2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................181
Air cleaner filter ...............263–264
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................186
description ..............................186
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................121, 130
and child safety seats ............123
description ......................121, 130
disposal ....................................133
driver airbag ....................123, 131
indicator light .................130, 132
operation .........................123, 131
passenger airbag .............123, 131
side airbag ...............................130
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................181
Anti-theft system ..................95, 99
arming the system ..................100
disarming a triggered
system .....................................100
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specification ..................266
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........266
refill capacities ........................266traction lok ..............................186
B
Battery .......................................239
acid, treating emergencies .....239
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................239
replacement, specifications ...264
servicing ..................................239
Belt-Minder.............................116
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ................................180–181
anti-lock ...................................181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specifications .................266
lubricant specifications ..........266
shift interlock ..................187–188
Bulbs ............................................44
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....266
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............133
child safety belts ....................133
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
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plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................226
wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................228
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................53–54
Controls
power seat ...............................103
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............241
refill capacities ................245, 266
specifications ..........................266
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................106
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................221
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................222
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................236
Driving under special
conditions ..................................191
through water .........................191
E
Electronic message center .........75
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................211
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ........................................269
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................241
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................239
lubrication specifications .......266
refill capacities ........................266
service points ..........................234
starting after a collision .........194
Engine block heater .................178
Engine oil ..................................236
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........238, 264
recommendations ...................238
refill capacities ........................266
specifications ..........................266
Event data recording ....................6
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Exhaust fumes ..........................178
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....247
Floor mats ...................................83
Fluid capacities .........................266
Fuel ............................................247
calculating fuel
economy ......................57, 77, 254
cap ...........................................250
capacity ...................................266
choosing the right fuel ...........251
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................252
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................247, 250, 254
filter, specifications ........247, 264
fuel pump shut-off switch .....194
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...................252, 269
quality ......................................253
running out of fuel .................253
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................247
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................247, 251–252
Fuses ..................................195–196
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............250
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................254
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................193Head restraints .........................101
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................233
I
Ignition ...............................175, 269
Illuminated visor mirror .............52
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................137
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................259
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......211
K
Keyless entry system .................93
autolock .....................................86
keypad .......................................93
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programming entry code .........93
Keys .......................................85, 98
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........182
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................186
Load limits .................................165
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................87
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........266
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats .............105
M
Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors ...................................64–65automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........230, 247, 264
O
Octane rating ............................252
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................236
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....264
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................108
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power door locks ..................85–86
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................185
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................266
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................195, 203
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Remote entry system ...........89, 93
illuminated entry ......................92
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
opening the trunk .....................90
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............90
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................106, 110–115
Safety defects, reporting ..223–224
Safety restraints ........106, 110–115
Belt-Minder...........................116
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................111–114
for children .............................133
lap belt ....................................112
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................108
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and chime ........116
Safety seats for children ..........137
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................270
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................137
front seats ...............................101
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................95, 98
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................264, 269
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................266
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......177
Starting your vehicle ........175–177
jump starting ..........................211
Steering
speed sensitive .......................185
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...................................145–146
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................149
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............149
inflating ...................................147
label .........................................159
replacing ..................................151
rotating ....................................154
safety practices .......................152
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............165
spare tire .........................204, 206
terminology .............................146
tire grades ...............................146
treadwear ........................145, 150
Towing .......................................171
recreational towing .................174
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trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................216
Traction control ........................183
Traction-lok rear axle ...............186
Transmission .............................187
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................187–188
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
lubricant specifications ..........266
Trunk ...........................................88
remote release ....................84, 90
Turn signal ..................................42
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................270Vehicle loading
..........................165
Ventilating your vehicle
...........178
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................235
Water, Driving through
.............191
Windows
power
.........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................51
checking and adding fluid
.....235
replacing wiper blades
...........235
Wrecker towing
.........................216
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