ignition FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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[IS02700( ALL)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
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The brake system warning light
[IS03100( ALL)05/96]
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to START. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and you
release the parking brake. If the light stays on
after you have fully released the parking brake,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
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If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
[IS05600( ALL)04/96]
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The safety belt warning light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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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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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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The air bag readiness light
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
[IS07700( ALL)04/96]
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The charging system light
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This light illuminates 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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If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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Overdrive Off Indicator
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The overdrive off indicator light
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This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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16 [IS10700( GV)01/96]Normally, the light will glow momentarily as
you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If
it glows continuously:
[IS10800( GV)01/96]
1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and
ON again.
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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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Check Engine Warning Light
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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.
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The check engine warning light
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
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The turn signal indicator light
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Fuel Gauge
[IS14400( GV)12/95]
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The fuel gauge
[IS14600( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[IS14700( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
[IS15600( GV)12/95]
When you turn the ignition key to the ON or
ACC position, all the display segments will light
up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge
is working. Then the gauge will show you how
much fuel you have in the tank.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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Trip Odometer
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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 control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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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.
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Battery Voltage Gauge
[IS21500(M GV)05/96]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
[IS21605( GV)05/96]
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
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the normal band.
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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 in the oil pressure gauge is below
the normal band, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further
service actions.
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For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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The Electronic Cluster
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The electronic cluster works only when your
ignition is in the ON position. Each time you
start your vehicle, the displays go through a
self-test by flashing on and off once before the
actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn
signals nor the high beam indicator light will
flash like the other indicators do for the
self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash
on and remain on (will not immediately flash
off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This
self-test is used to indicate that all of the
warning/indicator lights are working properly.
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Your electronic cluster tells you about the
condition of your vehicle by using two types of
equipment:
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warning lights and gauges
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message center
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3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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If only the top two and bottom two bars appear
on the gauge, then the system is indicating that
it requires servicing. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[IS25128( GV)03/96]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[IS25129( GV)03/96]
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If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[IS25130( GV)03/96]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
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[IS25131( GV)03/96]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
[IS25133( GV)05/96]
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The safety belt warning light
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High Beam Light
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This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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The high beam light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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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.
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The check engine warning light
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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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