FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 144
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 184
see also Rear air suspension system . . 184
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 130
Aluminum wheels............ 210
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 155
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 181
see also Brake............ 181
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 143
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314 Index
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 215
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 173
fluid, adding............. 267
fluid, checking............ 266
fluid, refill capacities......... 291
fluid, specification........... 293
Axle, traction lok............ 178
B
Backing up............... 175
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 197
battery saver............. 128
charging system warning light.... 52,69
disconnecting............. 256
how to service............ 255
jumping a disabled battery....... 197
maintenance-free........... 255
proper disposal, recycling....... 255
replacement, specifications....... 292
voltage gauge.............. 60
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Black dust shield............ 210
Brake fluid
brake warning light......... 49,85
specifications............. 293
Brakelamp
bulb replacement........... 285
high-mount brakelamp........ 283
Brakes
adjustment.............. 181
anti-lock............... 181
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light........ 50,84
applying the brakes.......... 181
brake warning light......... 49,85
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding...... 268
fluid, specifications.......... 293
front disc.............. 181
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 182
parking............... 182
trailer................ 194
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Brake-shift interlock........... 174
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 282
specifications............. 285
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 224
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 224
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 291
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 43
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 26
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 161
Catalytic converter........... 286
Chains, tires.............. 265
Changing a tire............. 202
Charging system gauge.......... 60
Charging system warning light..... 52,69
Childproof locks............ 121
Child safety restraints........... 24
child safety belts............ 35
child safety seats............ 26
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 19,26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard seat.......... 28
in rear center seat........... 34
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Chime
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 280
see also fuses............. 271
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 239
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............ 103
fabric................ 139
headlamps.............. 103
instrument panel............ 88
instrument panel lens......... 108
interior lamps............. 107
mirrors................ 141
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 17
tail lamps.............. 103
upholstery and interior trim...... 139
washing................ 5
wheels................ 266
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 88,90
electronic automatic temperature
control................ 90
heating............... 88,90
Clock.................. 108
Cold engine starting............ 40
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 249
drain and flush............ 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
refill capacities............ 291
refill procedure............ 253
specifications............. 293
temperature gauge......... 58,64
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Cruise control (see Speed control).... 116
Cupholder(s).............. 143
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 217
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)..... 87
Daytime running light system...... 102
Defrost
rear window............. 101
windshield............. 89,98
Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid . . . 267
Dispute Settlement Board........ 219
Doors
door ajar warning message....... 82
lubricant specifications........ 293
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 186
heavy load.............. 188
high water.............. 187
slippery roads............ 186
towing a trailer............ 190
Dust shield, black............ 210
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 280
fuses................ 271
power point outlet.......... 144
Electronic message center
(see Message center).......... 74
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 155
radio reception............ 169
tuning the radio.........151, 162
warranty and service information . . . 172
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Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 215
battery acid spills........... 197
jump-starting............. 197
towing................ 213
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 182
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 247
dipstick............... 247
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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Engine oil (continued)
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
synthetic oil............. 246
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 246
Entry system
illuminated.............. 123
keyless................ 123
remote................ 128
Exhaust fumes.............. 43
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 171
Flashers, hazard............. 113
Flashing the lights............ 110
Flat tire................ 202
Floor mats............... 147
Fluid refill capacities.......... 291
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 217
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 219
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 224
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 224
Foreign registration........... 225
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 291
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 292
fuel gauge............. 58,71
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 77
english/metric button.......... 75
fuel remaining............. 72
instantaneous economy......... 78
reset button.............. 75
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