2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA lock

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse
has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer
toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to 2 (ACC).
2. Locate the access plug on the
underside of the steering column
cover.
3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver. Insert the
screwdriver into the access hole nearest the steering wheel. Then push
and hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver. Apply the
brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral) while continuing
to depress the override button.
4. Reinstall the access plug cover, start the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position
and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
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If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer.
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to ACC.Apply the brake pedal and shift
to N (Neutral).
When the key is in the ignition and in the ACC position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer.
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Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transmission
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•
lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relay
coil, DTRS
2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lock
switches, Mirror switch, Keypad
switch, Decklid switch, DDM,
Cluster
3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute,
Police PDB (Police vehicles only)
4 10A LCM (switch illumination),
Autolamp sensor
5 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - LCM
6 7.5A LCM
7 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Wiper
module
8 10A Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (EATC) module (vehicles
equipped with EATC only)
9 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Door lock
switch illumination, Heated seat
switch illumination, Moon roof,
Overhead console, Radio,
Antenna, Electrochromatic mirror,
Window relay coil (non-Police
vehicles only), Window and
decklid relay coil and Police
ON/ACC relay coil (Police vehicles
only)
10 15A Hazards (non-Police vehicles
only)
20A Hazards (Police vehicles only)
11 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
12 15A Audio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) module, Rear Air
Suspension Module (RASM),
Variable Assist Power Steering
(VAPS), Cluster
14 15A Taxi, Adjustable pedals
15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module,
A/C mode switch (vehicles
equipped with manual A/C only),
A/C blower relay coil
16 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
17 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual
A/C), Blend door, Heated seat
modules, BTSI (Floor-shift
transmission)
18 15A Lighting control module (interior
lighting)
19 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
20 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up
lamps
21 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
22 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Restraint
Control Module (RCM), Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS),
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Indicator (PADI)
23 15A Multi-function switch
(Flash-to-pass), LCM (High
beams)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 20A* Audio (Subwoofer)
25A* Tray lamps (Police vehicles only)
13 20A* Instrument panel power point
14 20A* Stop lamp switch
15 15A* Police accessory battery feed 1
(Police vehicles only)
16 20A* Heated seats, Police accessory
battery feed 2 (Police vehicles
only)
17 10A* Commercial R/A
18 10A* Commercial R/A
19 15A* Injectors
20 15A* PCM
21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors
22 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
23 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
24 10A* Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
indicator
101 40A** Blower relay feed
102 50A** Cooling fan
103 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #1, I/P fuses 10, 12, 14, 16
and 18
104 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #2, I/P fuses 2, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21,
23 and 25
105 30A** Starter relay feed
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module (Pump)
107 40A** Rear defroster relay feed
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To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)
the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
1. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
2. Locate pry off notch (if
equipped) and remove the center
ornament from the aluminum wheel
with the tapered end of the wheel
nut wrench that came with your
vehicle. Insert and twist the handle,
then pry against the wheel.
3. If equipped with a full
wheelcover, remove the wheelcover
center ornament then loosen the five black plastic nuts which retain the
wheelcover using the lug wrench.
4. Loosen each wheel metal lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location
markings:
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