battery FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

52 %
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[LG04610( ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG04620( ALL)05/94]
The air bag system uses a readiness light to
indicate the condition of the system. If the
system is functioning properly, the light will
stay on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
[LG04630( ALL)05/94]
If there is a problem with the system, two things
may happen: the readiness light will either flash
or stay lit up, or you will hear a beeping sound.
If either of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
[LG04640(M GV)05/95]
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[LG04700( ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG04800( ALL)03/95]
This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
[LG04900( ALL)05/92]
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[LG05100( ALL)02/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG15100( ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG15200( ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG15300( ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset button firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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[LG15350( ALL)01/95]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
% [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/94]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
(when the engine is off, or idling at a low
speed), the pointer may move toward the lower
end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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The battery voltage gauge
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[LG16300( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG16500( ALL)05/94]
This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the
engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below
the NORMAL band while the engine is running,
you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
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[LG16600( ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG16700( ALL)01/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG16800( ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
[LG16900( ALL)05/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, see theEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your car should be on level ground.
[LG17000( ALL)05/94]
4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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[LG28104( GV)01/95]
Charging System Warning Light
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[LG28105( GV)01/95]
This light comes on when you turn your ignition
key from OFF to ON. The light should go out
when the engine starts and the alternator begins
to charge.
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[LG28106( GV)01/95]
If this light stays on or comes on while your
engine is running, this tells you that your
battery is not being charged and that you need
to have the electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
[LG28107( GV)10/90]
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[LG28108( GV)01/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Light
[LG28109( GV)10/90]
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This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on while the engine is running, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[SC05810( ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
[SC05820( ALL)05/95]
To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
push in the hazard flasher on the top of the
steering column. The same switch turns the
flashers off.
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[SC05830( ALL)03/95]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
[SC05860( BCGV)08/93]
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The control switch for the hazard flashers
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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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[AS57050( GV)04/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS57100( GV)02/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS57150( GV)02/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS57200( GV)04/95]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS57300( GV)04/95]
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS57350( GV)04/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
[AS57375( GV)05/94]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected
the station memory preset buttons will
need to be reset.
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[AS57400( GV)02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS57450( GV)04/95]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS57500( GV)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ªBASSº button to
increase bass; press the bottom (
d) of the
ªBASSº button to decrease bass.
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[AS57550( GV)04/95]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS57600( GV)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ªTREBLEº button to
increase treble; press the bottom (
d) of the
treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS57050( GV)04/95]
q
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS57100( GV)02/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12
FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS57150( GV)02/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS57200( GV)04/95]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS57300( GV)04/95]
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS57350( GV)04/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
[AS57375( GV)05/94]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected
the station memory preset buttons will
need to be reset.
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[AS57400( GV)02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS57450( GV)04/95]
q
Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS57500( GV)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ªBASSº button to
increase bass; press the bottom (
d) of the
ªBASSº button to decrease bass.
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[AS57550( GV)04/95]
q
Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS57600( GV)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ªTREBLEº button to
increase treble; press the bottom (
d) of the
treble button to decrease treble.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00400( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[RE00450( ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
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[RE00500( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00600( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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[RE00700( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[RE00800( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[RE00900( ALL)05/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
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198first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE01000( ALL)03/95]
To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,
and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
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[RE01100( ALL)03/95]
Preparing Your Vehicle
[RE01150( ALL)11/90]
NOTE: also see label on battery.
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[RE01200( ALL)03/95]
1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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[RE01300( ALL)03/95]
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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[RE01400( ALL)04/95]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[RE01500( ALL)03/95]
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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[RE01600( ALL)02/95]
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
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