2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA climate control

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning lights and chimes 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 18
AM/FM stereo 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 20
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 23
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 28
Climate Controls 34
Manual heating and air conditioning 34
Automatic temperature control 35
Rear window defroster 37
Lights 38
Headlamps 38
Turn signal control 42
Bulb replacement 44
Driver Controls 51
Windshield wiper/washer control 51
Steering wheel adjustment 52
Power windows 63
Mirrors 64
Speed control 66
Moon roof 70
Message center 75
Locks and Security 85
Keys 85
Locks 85
Anti-theft system 93
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Fan speed adjustment:Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C:Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. This mode will help prevent unpleasant
odors from entering the vehicle.
NORM A/C:Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only.
VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
FLOOR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor
vents and side window demisters.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
the side window demisters.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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LO
HIOFF
MIX VENTFLOO
R
MAX
A/C NORM
A/C
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select NORM A/C.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to HI.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.OFF:Outside air is shut out and
the fan will not operate.
2.AUTOMATIC:Press
AUTOMATIC and select the desired
temperature using the temperature
controls. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the
selected temperature. The fan speed will remain automatic unless the
thumbwheel is turned all the way to LO.
NORM A/CVENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATICOFF
F
AUTO
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3.Fan speed:Turn to manually
increase or decrease fan speed.
4.Defrost:
Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and the side window demisters.
5.Floor/defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents, floor vents and the side window demisters.
6.Floor:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
7.Vent:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
8.Norm A/C:Uses outside air to cool the vehicle . Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only.
9.Max A/C:Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. This mode will help prevent unpleasant
odors from entering the vehicle.
10.Outside Temp:Press to display
the outside temperature. It will
remain in the display until pressed
again. The temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle is in
motion.
11.Temperature control:Press this control to select the temperature.
The display window indicates the selected temperature.
Fahrenheit/Celsius temperature:Press MAX A/C and DEF
simultaneously to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature.
The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in half-degree
increments.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
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•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select NORM A/C.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to HI.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog. A small LED will illuminate
when the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of
time or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually
turn off the defroster, press the control again.
Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors
(if equipped). For more information refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver Controlschapter.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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In any mode:
•Press VOL + or - to adjust the
volume.
Climate control features
•Press TEMP + or - to adjust
temperature.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children
unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.
When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the moon roof opening.
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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you
the following information about tire grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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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
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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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