headlamp FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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[IS09000( ALL)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS09100( ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS09200( ALL)04/96]
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The high beam light
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Low Fuel Alert Light
[IS10200( GV)01/96]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Your
car must be turned to ON for this light to come
on.
[IS10300( GV)05/96]
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The low fuel alert light
% [IS10400( GV)03/96]
Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
[IS10500( GV)01/96]
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.
[IS10600( GV)05/96]
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The air suspension light
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[IS25134( GV)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS25135( GV)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS25136( GV)04/96]
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The high beam light
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[IS25137( GV)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[IS25138( GV)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
[IS25140( GV)05/96]
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The check engine warning light
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[IS25145( GV)05/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[IS25147( GV)05/96]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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[CF15810( ALL)03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF15820( ALL)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF15900( ALL)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF16000( ALL)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF16100( ALL)03/96]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[CF16200( ALL)01/96]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[CF16300( ALL)03/96]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[CF16400( BCGV)12/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
[CF16500( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[CF16600( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[CF16700( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF16800( ALL)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF17100( BCGV)05/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, use
the rotary control that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
[CF17400( GV)05/96]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
[CF17501( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
[CF17550( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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[CF17600( ALL)04/96]
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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[CF17800( ALL)12/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[CF17900( GV)05/96]
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay
System
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[CF18100( BCGV)01/96]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[CF18200( BCGV)01/96]
q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[CF18300( BCGV)01/96]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
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[CF18400( BCGV)01/96]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the key to OFF.
[CF18500( GV)12/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
[CF18800( GV)12/95]
To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the
headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the
autolamp delay area. The autolamp
automatically turns the lamps on and off for
you.
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[CF19400( BCGV)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
[CF19600( GV)12/95]
You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lamps
on after you leave your vehicle. The further you
move the headlamp knob to the left
(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.
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[CF19700( BCGV)01/96]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on
for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20400( GV)12/95]
With the parking lamps or headlamps
illuminated, you can brighten or dim the lights
in the instrument panel. To do this, locate the
switch above the headlight control knob and
press it up (to brighten the lights) or down (to
dim the lights). To turn the interior lights on
and off, push the headlamp knob in.
[CF20700( GV)12/95]
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light (autolamp feature shown Ð other models
similar)
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The turn signal lever
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[CF27700( ALL)01/96]
Turn Signals
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[CF27800( ALL)01/96]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[CF27900( ALL)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[CF28000( ALL)01/96]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
[CF28100( GV)12/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with cornering
lamps, they will automatically light on either the
right or left side (depending on the direction of
the turn), when the headlamps are ON.
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[CF28200( ALL)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28300( ALL)01/96]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[CF28400( ALL)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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[CF28800( ALL)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[CF28900( ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF29000( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF29100( ALL)12/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
[CF29200( ALL)04/96]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[CF29300( ALL)01/96]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[CF29400( ALL)12/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle
has wipers that you can set to operate at
varying intervals. For example, you can set the
interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles
or more often in heavier rain.
[CF29500( ALL)12/95]
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The variable interval wiper on the turn signal lever
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[CF64400( GV)05/96]
Battery Saver
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[CF64500( GV)12/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as
follows:
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[CF64600( GV)12/95]
q
Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a
door is opened): after 10 minutes.
[CF64700( GV)12/95]
q
Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood
lamps: after 30 minutes.
[CF64800( GV)12/95]
q
Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp
switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10
minutes.
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[CF64900( GV)05/96]
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 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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[CF65000( ALL)05/96]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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[CF65100( ALL)05/96]
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 controls for
the system are located on the hand held
transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle.
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[CF65200( ALL)01/96]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[CF65400( GV)12/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the
transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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Starting
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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[TO00400( ALL)01/96]
Starting Your Vehicle
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[TO00500( ALL)01/96]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[TO00600( ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust
fumes can be toxic. Always open the
garage door before you start the engine.
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[TO00700( ALL)01/96]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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[TO00800( ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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[TO00900( ALL)01/96]
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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[TO01200( BCGV)01/96]
3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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