FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

128 % [FV08007( GV)10/94]Battery Saver
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[FV08012( GV)01/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as
follows:
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[FV08016( GV)01/95]
q
Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a
door is opened): after 10 minutes.
[FV08020( GV)10/94]
q
Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood
lamps: after 30 minutes.
[FV08023( GV)10/94]
q
Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp
switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10
minutes.
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[FV08027( BCGV)02/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
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[FV08030( ALL)02/95]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[FV08036( ALL)03/94]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open
the trunk without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the
system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[FV08040( ALL)02/95]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[FV08047( GV)10/94]
The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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Remote entry transmitter
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[FV08055( ALL)02/95]
Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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[FV08060( ALL)02/95]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
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[FV08065( ALL)02/95]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
[FV08075( GV)05/95]
To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button
twice within five seconds.
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[FV08080( ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors
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[FV08085( ALL)02/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
[FV08093( GV)10/94]
The doors will lock and the horn will chirp to
indicate the vehicle is locked.
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[FV08096( GV)01/95]
The door lock Horn Chirp is a programmable
feature. To deactivate the Horn Chirp feature:
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[FV08099( GV)01/95]
1. Enter your permanent five-digit code (not
the user code you may have set).
[FV08102( GV)10/94]
2. Within five seconds, press and hold 7/8.
[FV08106( GV)10/94]
3. Within five more seconds, press and release
1/2.
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[FV08108( GV)02/95]
4. Release 7/8.
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130 [FV08111( GV)10/94]To reactivate the Horn Chirp feature, simply
repeat the instructions for deactivating the
feature.
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[FV08114( ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[FV08120( ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC button. This will honk
the horn and flash the low beam headlamps and
tail lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC button again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[FV08125( ALL)05/94]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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[FV08725( ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV08760( GV)01/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[FV08775( ALL)02/95]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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131 %
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[FV08850( ALL)02/95]
Replacement/additional transmitters
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[FV08880( GV)01/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, a new one may
be purchased from your dealer.
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[FV08885( GV)09/94]
To program replacement or additional
transmitters you must have all the transmitters
intended for use on your vehicle.
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[FV08890( GV)09/94]
Initiating the following procedure erases all prior
programmed transmitters, thus ALL must be
reprogrammed at the same time.
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[FV08895( GV)01/95]
1. Enter the factory keyless entry code. Your
personal code will not allow programming.
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[FV08901( GV)01/95]
2. Press the 1/2 button.
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[FV08905( GV)01/95]
3. Press one button on each of the transmitters
to be programmed. Each transmitter button
must be pressed within seven (7) seconds of
the prior one. Each time a transmitter is
successfully programmed, all of the vehicle
doors will lock and then unlock to verify
programming. If the doors did not
lock/unlock, your transmitter was not
programmed.
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[FV08910( GV)01/95]
Additional transmitters may be purchased from
your dealer (remote entry system will work with
up to four transmitters). Follow the same
programming procedure as above.
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[FV08925( ALL)02/95]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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[FV08930( GV)01/95]
NOTE: All transmitters to be used on your
vehicle must be programmed/
reprogrammed at the same time.
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[FV08950( ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV08980( BCGV)02/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[FV09000( GV)02/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
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[FV09050( ALL)01/95]
Power windows can only be opened or closed
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position.
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[FV09075(MBCGV )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
[FV09300( GV)05/94]
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The master controls on the driver's door
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[FV09400(M GV)05/95]
To lock out all window switches except the
master controls, press the window lock switch
once. To restore control to the individual
windows, press the switch again.
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[FV09500(M GV)05/95]
There is also an Express Down feature on the
driver's power window.
[FV09600(M GV)05/95]
To operate, actuate driver's power window
switch to the down position for less than 0.4
seconds; the window will then open
automatically. To terminate automatic operation
before the window completely opens, operate the
switch again, for less than 0.4 seconds, to either
the up or down position. Actuating the switch
for greater than 0.4 seconds provides
conventional power window operation. Closing
of the power window is conventional operation
only.
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[FV15700( ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV15710( ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[FV15720( ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will
help protect your head and neck in a collision.
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[FV15730( ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you
position it behind your head and not behind
your neck.
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[FV15740( ALL)02/95]
Standard head restraints
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[FV15750( ALL)01/95]
You can adjust the head restraints for your
comfort and protection.
[FV15770( ALL)05/92]
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Adjusting the head restraint
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134 % [FV15850( GV)03/94]Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat
Manually
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[FV16000( ALL)02/89]
In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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[FV16150( GV)01/95]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV16200( BCGV)04/95]
1. Find the adjustment bar underneath the front
part of the seat.
[FV16400( BCGV)04/95]
2. Lift the bar to unlatch the seat.
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[FV16600( ALL)04/95]
3. Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV16700( BCGV)04/95]
4. Release the bar to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
[FV17050( GV)05/92]
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The front seat adjustment bar
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To recline the front seat:
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[FV17200( ALL)01/95]
1. On the side of the seat, find the handle for
the recliner.
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[FV17300( ALL)04/95]
2. Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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[FV17400( ALL)01/95]
3. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want. You can tilt the
seat back or bring it forward.
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[FV17500( ALL)04/95]
4. Release the handle to lock the seat in its new
position.
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[FV17600( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV17700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
[FV17800( GV)03/94]
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The seatback recliner handle
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136 %
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[FV18500( BCGV)05/95]
Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
[FV18700( GV)10/94]
If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
them in several directions. The controls are
located on the driver and passenger door trim
panels or on the side of the driver's seat.
[FV18810( GV)10/94]
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The power seat controls on the driver's seat Ð Base models
[FV18825( V)03/94]
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The power seat controls on the driver's door trim panel
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[FV18850( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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137 % [FV18920( GV)10/90]
Power Seat Recliner/Lumbar Option
[FV18960( GV)10/90]
The arrows on the power seat control panel
indicate the direction the seat or seatback will
move. To adjust the seat or seatback move the
control knob in the desired direction.
[FV18980( GV)03/94]
The power lumbar switch controls the inflation
of the lumbar support pad in the seatback. To
inflate the lumbar pad, push the forward portion
of the switch. To deflate the pad, press the rear
portion of the switch.
[FV18990( GV)05/95]
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The power lumbar switch
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