wiper fluid FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 2.G Owners Manual

Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle.
Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car
wash. If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it
is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as
described inCleaning the wiper blades and windshield.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.
Avoid getting wax on the windshield. If you have wax applied at a
commercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades
and windshield as described inCleaning the wiper blades and
windshield.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford Car Care
Chemicals line. Observe the application instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Maintenance and care
183

Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................101
and child safety seats ............102
description ..............................101
disposal ....................................105
indicator light .........................104
passenger air bag ...................103
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ......27,28,29,30,32
Air suspension ...........................122
Anti-theft system ........................87
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................124,125,126
Axle
refill capacities ........................187
Brakes ........................................117
anti-lock ............................117,118
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............118
fluid, checking and adding ....153
shift interlock ..........................123
Break-in period .............................2
CD changer ..................61,63,64,65
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ..111
in rear seat .......................108,110
tether anchorage hardware ...111
Cleaning your vehicle ...............182
engine compartment ..............184
exterior .............................183,186
exterior lamps .........................185
interior .....................................186
plastic parts ............................185
washing ....................................183
waxing .....................................183
wheels ......................................184
windows ..................................186
wiper blades ............................185
Clock ............................................33
Compass, electronic ....................76calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................77
Controls ........................72,73,74,75
power seat ............................93,94
Coolant ......................................156
checking and adding ..............155
refill capacities ........................156
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for
your vehicle ..............199,200,201
Ford Extended Service Plan .193
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............198
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the
service you need ....................194
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................203
The Dispute Settlement
Board ..................195,196,197,198
Defrost
rear window ..............................24
Emission control system ..........176
Engine
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........7
coolant .....................................154
idle speed control ...................162
service points ..........................150
starting after a collision .........132
Engine block heater .................115
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............152
dipstick ....................................151
specifications ...................151,152
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
Fail safe cooling .................157,158
Floor mats ...................................81
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........171
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................176
Index
205

Radio ....34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51
52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60
Relays .................................133,138
Remote entry system ............81,84
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................86
replacing the batteries .............85
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................191
Safety defects, reporting ..........204
Safety restraints ...........95,96,97,98
cleaning the safety belts .100,186
extension assembly ..................99
for children .............................105
lap belt ......................................98
warning light and chime ...99,100
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............95
Seats ............................................91
child safety seats .............106,107
cleaning ...................................186
Servicing your vehicle ..............148
Spark plugs, specifications .......187
Special notice ................................3
Specification chart, lubricants .188
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle .........112,114
jump starting ............142,143,145
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................86
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................67Tires ....................................165,166
changing ...........................138,139
checking the pressure ............166
replacing ..................................168
rotating ....................................166
snow tires and chains ............169
tire grades ...............................166
treadwear ................................165
Towing .........................128,129,130
wrecker ....................................147
Traction control ........................120
Traction-lok rear axle ...............126
Transmission .............................123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............159,160,161
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ..........................78
Vehicle dimensions ...................189
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................191
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
Warning chimes ......................11,21
Washer fluid ..............................154
Water, Driving through .............130
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........141,142
Windows .................................78,79
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............164
operation ...................................66
replacing wiper blades ...........164
Index
207