FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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[RE07300( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE07525( BCGV)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
[RE07550( BCGV)05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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[RE07560( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[RE07655( GV)12/94]
Turn off the air suspension switch (if equipped)
prior to jacking.
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[RE07657( GV)05/95]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[RE07660( GV)05/92]
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The air suspension switch Ð located in the trunk
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[RE07875( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[RE07900( ALL)05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[RE07960( GV)05/95]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air
Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension
switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
[RE08050( GV)06/92]
3. Remove any optional wheel covers or wheel
ornaments with the tapered end of a wheel
nut wrench. Insert the handle of the wrench
and twist it against the inner wheel cover
flange. For more about removing wheel
covers, see the information later in this
section.
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[RE08125( GV)01/95]
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts.
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[RE08150( ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE08300( GV)12/94]
1. Find the jacking location notches
(a depression on plastic moulding) near the
tire that you are changing. Align the two
tabs on jack with rectangular notch on sheet
metal. Slowly push jack straight until the
tabs are against the side of the frame. MAKE
SURE THE JACK IS PROPERLY
POSITIONED UNDER THE FRAME. Turn
the handle of the jack clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE08400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
[RE08550( ALL)10/92]
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The improper lift point
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208 [RE08570( ALL)05/92]NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a
lift point.
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Jacking locations
[RE08725( GV)03/92]
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Locating the notch for the jack Ð rear wheels
[RE08750( GV)03/92]
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Locating the notch for the jack Ð front wheels
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[RE08900( ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel
lug nuts.
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3. If you are replacing the front tire (with
aluminum wheels) with the temporary spare
tire, you need to remove the black dust
shield. Gently pull the shield over the rubber
o-rings and slide it off the wheel studs.
Because the rubber o-rings are soft, they
should pass through the holes in the shield.
If the rings do not pass through the holes,
remove them from the wheel studs. Save the
black dust shield for future use, and ensure
the rubber o-rings are removed from wheel
studs.
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[RE08925( GV)01/96]
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure that the air valve stem is facing
outward.
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[RE08945( GV)01/96]
5. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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[RE08966( GV)01/96]
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE08985( GV)01/96]
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration. As soon as possible, have your
dealer or a qualified service technician check
the lug nuts for proper torque specifications.
% [RE09100( ALL)03/93]
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The lug nuts on the wheel
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210 [RE09450( GV)01/96]8. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the
trunk.
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[RE09550( GV)01/96]
9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
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[RE09650( GV)01/96]
10. Unblock the wheels.
[RE09675( GV)01/96]
11. Turn the air suspension ON (if so equipped).
[RE10000( GV)01/96]
Installation of the black dust shield
[RE10100( GV)01/96]
When installing the regular tire, reinstall the
black dust shield by orienting and sliding the
shield until it is flush with the hub/rotor
assembly.
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[RE11805( GV)01/95]
Aluminum wheel
[RE11806( GV)03/94]
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The center wheel ornament
[RE11810( GV)05/93]
Remove the center ornament from the wheel
with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench
by inserting it under the notch, and rotating the
handle and then prying against the wheel.
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[RE11815( GV)01/95]
Install the center ornament on the wheel and be
sure it is snapped into place all the way around
using the palm of the hand or a rubber mallet.
[RE11835( GV)05/92]
Steel wheel with full wheelcover
[RE11837( GV)05/92]
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Steel wheel with full wheelcover
[RE11838(M GV)03/93]
Remove the wheelcover from the wheel using
the flanged end of the wheel nut wrench by
inserting the handle and then prying against the
inner wheelcover flange.
[RE11842(M GV)03/93]
Install the wheelcover on the wheel with the
valve stem extension in the wheel matching the
hole in the wheelcover. Push by hand on the
outside edges of the wheelcover until it is
snapped firmly in place on the wheel.
[RE11850( GV)11/92]
NOTE: DO NOT USE A STEEL HAMMER.
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212 [RE11900( GV)03/91]If you have the anti-theft locking spoked wheel
cover, each wheel cover has a lock bolt behind
the center hub ornament. You need a special key
wrench (stored in the glove box) to pry this
ornament off and to remove the lock bolt. Do
not lose this wrench or you will not be able to
remove the wheel cover.
[RE12000( GV)05/95]
The key wrench has a registration number
attached to it. Keep the registration number in a
safe place. Complete the registration card and
return it to the manufacturer as soon as you buy
the vehicle. To replace the key wrench, send the
I.D. card to the manufacturer.
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[RE13800( ALL)02/95]
If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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[RE13810( ALL)04/95]
The Fuel System Shut-off Switch
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[RE13900( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel system shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel system
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[RE14000( ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel system shut-off switch, seeFuel system
shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE14100( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[RE14201( ALL)05/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Recommended towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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[RE14205( GV)01/96]
Before your vehicle can be towed, the air
suspension switch in the luggage compartment
needs to be turned to the OFF position. It is
recommended that your Crown Victoria be
towed with wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If
slingbelt equipment must be used, the towbar
will deform the soft fascia (bumper). However, it
will return to an acceptable shape.
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[RE14300( ALL)05/95]
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[RE14400( ALL)05/95]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for
the proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
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