2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA heating

Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (150°F-170°F
[66°C-77°C]).
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................21
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Console ........................................55
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................62
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................237, 258
specifications ..........................258
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Cupholder(s) ...............................93
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................214
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................214
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................210
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................215
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................213
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Defrost
rear window ..............................40Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................253
engine oil .................................228
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........249
Engine ........................................261
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................233
fail-safe cooling .......................238
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......258
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..................226–227
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil ..................................228
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 256
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..........................258
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fail safe cooling ........................238
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....239
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Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................239
calculating fuel
economy ............................65, 246
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........244
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................249
detergent in fuel .....................244
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................239, 242, 246
filter, specifications ........239, 256
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
improving fuel economy ........246
octane rating ...................244, 261
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................245
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................239
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................239, 244
Fuses ..................................187–188
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................246
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................46daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs
.........................47
turning on and off
....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.................................37–38
Hood
..........................................225
I
Ignition
...............................168, 261
Illuminated visor mirror
.............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................251
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................221
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......202
K
Keyless entry system
.................81
autolock
.....................................73
keypad
.......................................81
programming entry code
.........81
Keys
.................................73, 85–86
positions of the ignition
.........168
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