FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

320 Index
Fuel and distance computer (continued)
select button.............. 75
to empty indicator........... 76
trip distance.............. 79
trip/reset button............ 79
Fuel cap, removing........... 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 292
Fuel gauge.............. 58,71
Fuel system shut-off switch, starting after a
collision................ 45
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 275
high current fuse panel........ 276
instrument panel........... 271
Fuses
charts................ 273
checking and replacing........ 278
circuit breakers............ 280
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 239
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 64
fuel gauge............... 71
odometer................ 73
speedometer.............. 73
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 60
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 58
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
fuel gauge............... 58
odometer................ 60
speedometer.............. 60
trip odometer.............. 60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 189
definition............... 188
location............... 188
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

Index 321
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 173
column-mounted........... 175
positions............... 173
shift-lock............... 174
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 189
definition.............. 188
location............... 188
H
Hazard flashers............. 113
Headlamps
autolamp system........... 104
bulb specification........... 285
checking alignment.......... 281
cleaning............... 103
daytime running lights........ 102
flashing............... 110
high beam.............. 110
replacing bulbs............ 281
turning on and off.......... 103
Head restraints............. 133
Heated mirrors............. 142
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
High beams, indicator light...... 54,66
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 283
replacing the bulb.......... 284
Hitch................. 192
Hood
latch location............. 236
lubrication specifications........ 293
release lever............. 236
Horn.................. 114
Hoses, checking............. 250
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

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
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

Index 323
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 104
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 285
checking............... 281
daytime running light system..... 102
dome lamps............. 107
flashing the lamps.......... 110
hazard flashers............ 113
headlamps.............. 103
high beams............. 110
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
illuminated entry system....... 123
illuminated mirrors.......... 143
interior lamps............ 105
map lamps.............. 107
replacing bulbs............ 281
trailer................ 195
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 110
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 52,68
air suspension............. 55
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........ 50,84
anti-theft................ 83
brake............... 49,85
charging system.......... 52,69
check engine............ 55,66
door ajar................ 82
engine oil pressure........... 69
hazard warning light.......... 86
high beam............. 54,66
low fuel................ 54
low washer fluid............ 81
oil pressure.............. 69
overdrive off............ 53,81
safety belt............. 51,65
trunk ajar............... 82
turn signal indicator........ 57,70
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

324 Index
Load limits
GAWR................ 188
GVWR................ 188
trailer towing............. 190
Lubricant specifications......... 293
Luggage compartment.......... 145
Lug nuts, tightening sequence...... 209
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 233
Map pockets.............. 145
Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Memory seat
(programmable memory seat)..... 138
Message center
door ajar................ 82
english/metric button.......... 75
low washer fluid............ 81
reset button.............. 75
select button.............. 75
trunk ajar............... 82
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 140
heated................ 142
rearview............... 140
side view mirrors (power)....... 141
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 292
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 223
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

Index 325
O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 246
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 177
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 130
Parking brake
operation.............. 182
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 122
Power features
antenna............... 155
door locks.............. 122
lumbar support............ 137
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 136
windows............... 132
Power point electrical outlet....... 144
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 180
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 180
Programmable memory seat....... 138
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

326 Index
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear air suspension system........ 184
Rearview mirror............. 140
Rear window, defroster......... 101
Refill capacities for fluids........ 291
Relays................. 271
Remote control, trunk.......... 146
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors........ 129
opening the trunk........... 129
panic alarm.............. 130
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 131
replacing the batteries......... 130
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 7
child.................. 24
head................. 133
infant................. 24
Roadside assistance........... 215
Roadside emergencies.......... 197
Rotating the tires............ 260
S
Safe driving tips............. 186
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 194
Safety defects, reporting......... 223
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..... 10,12,15
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 11
cleaning the safety belts......... 17
extension assembly........... 16
for children............... 24
for infants............... 24
for pregnant women........... 14
replacement.............. 16
warning light and chime....... 51,65
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

Index 327
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 19,26
attaching with tether straps....... 26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in center seating positions........ 34
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard............ 28
tether anchorage hardware....... 26
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 134
adjusting the seats, power....... 136
child safety seats............ 26
cleaning upholstery.......... 139
head restraints............ 133
programmable memory seat...... 138
reclining the seat........... 137
Serial number (VIN)........... 218
Service concerns............ 216
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 234
Shift-lock system............ 174
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 141
heated................ 142
Snow tires and chains.......... 265
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 205
conventional spare.......... 203
finding the spare........... 204
removing the spare tire........ 204
temporary spare........... 202
Spark plugs, specifications........ 292
Specification chart, lubricants....... 293
Speed control
accelerating............. 118
cancelling a set speed......... 120
resetting............... 118
resuming a set speed......... 120
tap up/tap down........... 119
turning off.............. 120
when towing a trailer......... 196
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

328 Index
Speedometer............. 59,73
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 39
starting a cold engine.......... 40
starting after a collision......... 44
starting a warm engine......... 40
Steering, power............. 180
Steering wheel
horn................. 114
locking................. 37
speed controls............ 116
tilting................ 115
Storage compartments, map pockets.... 145
Storing your vehicle........... 294
Sun visor................ 143
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . 52, 68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 17
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 285
cleaning............... 103
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 88
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 26
Tilt steering wheel............ 115
Tires
changing............... 202
checking the pressure......... 260
cleaning............... 266
replacing............... 262
rotating............... 260
snow tires and chains......... 265
storing your vehicle.......... 296
tire grades.............. 263
treadwear.............. 263
wear bands.............. 262
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 190
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 213
Traction assist.............. 179
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996

Index 329
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 178
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 191
safety chains............. 194
tips................. 196
trailer brakes............. 194
trailer lamps............. 195
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 173
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
lubricant specifications........ 293
Transmission control switch....... 176
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 128
Trip odometer.............. 60
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 146
trunk ajar warning light......... 82
using the keys to open........ 145
using the remote entry system to open . 129
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 288
Turn signal
indicator lights........... 57,70
lever................ 109
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 248
V
Vanity mirror.............. 143
Variable interval wipers......... 111
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal....... 288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 218
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 189
calculating the load.......... 189
Vehicle storage............. 294
File:rcixv.ex
Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996