trunk FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

55 % [LG09410( GV)12/91]
Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
[LG09420( GV)05/92]
This light tells you if the air suspension needs
repair or if the air suspension switch (in the
trunk on the right side) is OFF.
[LG09430( GV)05/92]
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Normally, the light will glow momentarily as
you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If
it glows continuously:
[LG09450( GV)05/92]
1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and
ON again.
[LG09460( GV)05/92]
2. If the light still glows, check to see if the air
suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push
the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch
OFF and have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
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[LG34410( GV)01/95]
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located
just below the message center display to show
miles or kilometers.
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[LG34420( GV)01/95]
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº
contact your dealer for service.
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[LG46700( GV)04/95]
The Electronic Message Center
(If equipped)
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[LG46800( GV)01/95]
Along with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center
lets you:
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[LG47000( GV)01/95]
q
see problems such as Door Ajar, Air
Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
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[LG47100( GV)01/95]
q
see how many miles/kilometers you can
drive with the fuel remaining in your tank
[LG47200( GV)05/94]
q
see when overdrive has been turned off
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[LG47300( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average fuel economy
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[LG47400( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
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[LG47600( GV)01/95]
q
check the distance you have travelled during
a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
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[LG47700( GV)01/95]
q
monitor your average speed
[LG47900( GV)05/95]
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Message center display showing all segments on
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80 [LG52200( GV)05/95]Check Air Suspension Light
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[LG52300( GV)01/95]
This light glows momentarily when the ignition
is turned to the ON position. With the ignition
on this light will flash five (5) times and sound a
tone for one (1) second, and then the light will
remain on to indicate that the air suspension
switch (located in the trunk on the right side) is
off or to indicate a possible system fault.
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[LG52400( GV)01/95]
If the light is displayed while driving and the
air suspension switch is not turned off, safely
pull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and to ON
again. If the light continues to be displayed after
flashing five (5) times, turn the air suspension
switch (located in the trunk on the right side) off
and take your vehicle to a dealership for service
as soon as possible.
[LG52500( GV)10/90]
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82 %
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[LG52900( GV)01/95]
Door Ajar Light
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[LG53000( GV)01/95]
If one of the doors is not completely shut, this
light comes on when you turn the ignition to
ON. With the ignition on this light will flash
five (5) times and sound a tone for one (1)
second, and then the light will remain on.
[LG53100( GV)10/90]
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[LG53200( GV)01/95]
Trunk Ajar Light
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[LG53300( GV)01/95]
If the trunk is not completely closed, this light
comes on when you turn the ignition to ON.
With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5)
times and sound a tone for one (1) second, and
then the light will remain on.
[LG53400( GV)05/94]
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[FV02600( BCGV)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV03100( BCGV)05/95]
The interior lights will illuminate for
approximately 25 seconds when either front door
handle is lifted, any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed, or the remote entry system
UNLOCK button is pushed. If the amount of
light outside your vehicle is below a
predetermined level, the exterior lights will also
illuminate.
[FV03200( BCGV)02/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is open.
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[FV03598( BCGV)05/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV03600( BCGV)06/92]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and trunk
without using a key. The buttons for the system
are above the outside door handle on the
driver's side.
[FV03850( GV)05/94]
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The keyless entry buttons
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[FV03900( BCGV)04/95]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given
a computer code that operates the system for
your vehicle. For your convenience, we have
duplicated this code in three places.
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[FV04000( BCGV)02/95]
The code is:
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[FV04100( BCGV)02/95]
q
on your owner's wallet card found in the
glove compartment
[FV04400( BCGV)02/95]
q
taped to the underside of the trunk lid
[FV04800( GV)10/94]
q
taped to the computer module behind the
driver's door trim panel.
[FV04925( BCGV)05/95]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated
entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds and the buttons on the keypad light up.
Do not push the buttons with a key, ballpoint
pen, pencil, or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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[FV04950( BCGV)02/95]
Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry
system
[FV05000( BCGV)02/95]
You must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you
let more than five seconds pass between pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have
to enter the code again. The system has shut
down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless
entry system does not work properly, use the
key or transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the
doors or unlock the trunk.
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[FV05100( BCGV)02/95]
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have
five numbers. After you press the fifth
number, the driver's door unlocks.
[FV05140( GV)03/92]
2. To unlock the passenger's doors, press the
3/4 button within five seconds of unlocking
the driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the
code to open the driver's door, then press
3/4.
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[FV05320( GV)01/95]
3. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 button
within five seconds of unlocking the driver's
or passenger's doors, or re-enter the code to
open the driver's door, then press 5/6.
[FV05350( GV)06/93]
As long as the driver's door has been unlocked
first, you can open the passenger's doors or the
trunk in any order.
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[FV05400( BCGV)02/95]
Locking the doors with the keyless entry
system
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[FV05500( BCGV)02/95]
Along with unlocking your doors, you can use
the keyless entry system to lock the doors. You
can also use the Autolock feature to
automatically lock the doors after you get in the
vehicle.
[FV05600( BCGV)05/94]
To lock all of the vehicle's doors at the same
time, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is
not necessary to first enter the keypad code.
% [FV05611( BCGV)02/95]
Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)
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[FV05621( BCGV)02/95]
The Autolock feature will automatically lock all
the doors when:
[FV05631( BCGV)02/95]
q
the vehicle doors are fully closed
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[FV05641( BCGV)02/95]
q
the ignition key is turned to the ON position
[FV05650( BCGV)02/95]
q
someone is sitting in the driver's seat or a
heavy object is placed on the seat, and
[FV05680( GV)10/94]
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
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[FV05701( BCGV)02/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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[FV05750( BCGV)02/95]
q
the ignition key remains in the ON position
[FV05825( GV)10/94]
q
someone remains sitting in the driver's seat
or a heavy object is on the seat,
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[FV05865( GV)08/94]
q
a door is opened and then closed, and
[FV05880( GV)10/94]
q
the vehicle is in any forward or reverse gear.
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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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129 [FV08053( GV)03/94]
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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:
*
[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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