instrument cluster FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Inflated right front passenger side air bag
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[SR22200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
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[SR22210( ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition to the ON position, this
light will illuminate for approximately six (6)
seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the
system is operating normally.NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00400( ALL)01/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
[LG00500( BCGV)05/94]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together in the instrument cluster
and the indicator lamp module.
[LG00600( GV)05/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with one of the
following clusters:
[LG00710( GV)06/92]
q
a mechanical cluster
[LG00950( GV)05/92]
q
an electronic cluster
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75 % [LG48000( GV)10/90]
All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
[LG48030( GV)02/94]
q
E/M Ð Changes the electronic instrument
cluster display to read in either English or
Metric units.
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[LG48060( GV)01/95]
q
ResetÐ Sets the selected function to zero
(if resettable).
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[LG48100( GV)01/95]
q
SelectÐ Selects the function. This is a dual
action switch, the right side advances function
to the right, the left side advances function to
the left.
[LG48130( GV)03/94]
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Buttons for the message center
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[LG48160( GV)01/95]
How to use the message center
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[LG48200( GV)01/95]
To reset any function:
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[LG48260( GV)01/95]
1. Push either the right or left side of the
SELECT button to choose the function you
would like to set.
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[LG48300( GV)01/95]
2. Push the RESET button and the selected
message center function will be reset to zero.
(The only functions which can be reset to
zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,
and AVG SPEED.)
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110 %
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[SC02100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC02201( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)03/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
[SC02600( GV)07/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with cornering
lamps, they will automatically light on either the
right or left side (depending on the direction of
the turn), when the headlamps are ON.
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[SC02700( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV35200( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV35300( ALL)05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV35420( GV)11/94]
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
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[SV35550( GV)11/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
[SV35650( GV)12/94]
6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly
back on the reservoir.
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Instrument Cluster Ð Mechanical
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322 Index
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 218
Idle
relearning.............. 256
speed................. 41
Ignition
chime................. 38
positions of the ignition......... 37
removing the key............ 38
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 26
Instrument cluster
electronic................ 62
mechanical............... 48
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 108
lighting up panel and interior..... 105
location of components......... 87
Interval wipers............. 111
J
Jack
operation............... 207
positioning.............. 208
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 199
disconnecting cables.......... 201
K
Keyless entry system
autolock............... 125
locking and unlocking doors...... 124
programming entry code........ 126
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 38
positions of the ignition......... 37
removing from the ignition....... 38
stuck in lock position.......... 38
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