FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2002 2.G Owners Manual

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of
Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically
engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to
complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In
addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford
Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford
accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
²12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
²the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty Ð 3 years or 60 000 km (36 000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Air bag anti-theft locks
Locking gas cap
Remote keyless entry
Styled wheel locks
Underbody security lighting
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Cargo net
Cargo organizer
Electrochromic compass mirror
Electrochromic compass mirror with temperature display
Engine block heaters
HomeLinkt
Remote start system
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Travel equipment
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Protection and appearance equipment
All-weather floor mats
Carpeted floor mats
Door edge guards
First aid kit
Flat splash guards
Front end covers
Highway safety kit
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Styled hood deflector
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²
When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the
front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance
certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft
alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations
and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
effect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................142
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................122±123
and child safety seats ............124
description ..............................123
disposal ....................................127
driver air bag ..........................125
indicator light ...................13, 126
operation .................................125
passenger air bag ...................125
Air cleaner filter ...............219, 224
Air conditioning ..........................56
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................54
Air suspension ...........................146
description ..............................146
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................199
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................142
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................148
fluid, adding ............................216
fluid, checking ........................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specification ..................228
Auxiliary power point .................74
Axle
lubricant specifications ..226, 228
refill capacities ........................225
traction lok ..............................150B
Battery .......................................197
acid, treating emergencies .....197
charging system warning light 13
jumping a disabled battery ....169
maintenance-free ....................197
replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................197
voltage gauge ............................19
BeltMinder .................................118
Brakes ........................................141
anti-lock ...................................142
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 143
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specifications .........226, 228
lubricant specifications ..226, 228
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................78
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................65
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....225
Cassette tape player ...................39
CD changer .................................49
CD-single .....................................33
Certification Label ....................229
Changing a tire .........................164
Child safety restraints ..............127
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child safety belts ....................127
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............186
exterior ....................................189
instrument cluster lens ..........188
instrument panel ....................188
interior .....................................188
plastic parts ............................187
safety belts ..............................189
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................189
wiper blades ............................187
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......54, 56
Clock ..........................25, 30, 36, 44
Compass, electronic ....................77
calibration .................................78
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................90
Controls
power seat .......................106, 108
steering column ........................83
Coolant
checking and adding ..............199
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................203, 225
specifications ..................226, 228
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................79
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................190Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................177
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................181
Getting roadside assistance ...156
Getting the service you
need .........................................175
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................182
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................178
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................63
Defrost
rear window ..............................62
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................193
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........226
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................150
E
Electronic message center .........83
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ........................................228
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
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cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................199
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication specifications ......226,
228
refill capacities ........................225
service points ..........................192
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................193
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................193
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 224
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................225
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................225
Fuel ............................................206
calculating fuel economy .......210
cap .....................................11, 207
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206±207, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 224
fuel filler door override ............89
fuel filler door release ..............88
fuel pump shut-off switch .....158gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........210
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...................209, 228
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................206
Fuses ..................................159±160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 207
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................210
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........18
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................20
speedometer .............................20
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................104
Index
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Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam ...........................15, 64
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................63
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................54, 56
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................137, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ................................10, 188
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................64
J
Jack ............................................164
positioning ...............................164
storage .....................................164
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................97
keypad .......................................98programming entry code .........99
Keys ...................................100±102
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........137
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................64
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps ...............63, 65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±71
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 143
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................82
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................150
Load limits .................................151
GAWR ......................................151
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GVWR ......................................151
trailer towing ..........................151
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................91
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center ...........................83
reset button ..............................84
select button .............................84
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
fold away ...................................76
heated ........................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Motorcraft parts ................210, 224
O
Octane rating ............................209
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................193
Overdrive .............................87, 148
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................95
Parking brake ............................143
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................162
Power door locks ..................91, 97
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..................145±146
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .................226
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................26
Radio reception ...........................53
Rear window defroster ...............62
Relays ................................159, 164
Remote entry system ...........93, 95
illuminated entry ......................97
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................91, 93±94
opening the trunk .....................95
panic alarm ...............................95
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................96
replacing the batteries .............95
Roadside assistance ..................156
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 108, 112±116
Safety defects, reporting ..........183
Safety restraints ........108, 112±116
belt minder .............................118
Index
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cleaning the safety
belts .................................122, 189
extension assembly ................121
for adults .........................113±115
for children .............................127
lap belt ....................................116
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................110
warning light and
chime ...................13, 16, 117±118
Safety seats for children ..........130
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................108
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................130
cleaning ...................................188
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................100±102
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................164
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................224, 228
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................226, 228
Speed control ..............................79
Speedometer ...............................20
Starting your vehicle ........137±139
jump starting ..........................169
Steering
speed sensitive .......................146
Steering wheel
controls ..........................73, 79, 83
tilting .........................................73T
Tires ...........................164, 220±221
changing ..........................164±165
checking the pressure ............221
replacing ..................................223
rotating ....................................221
snow tires and chains ............224
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ................................220
Towing .......................................152
recreational towing .................155
trailer towing ..........................152
wrecker ....................................174
Traction control ........................144
active light ................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............150
Transmission .............................146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
lubricant specifications ..226, 228
Trip odometer .............................21
Trunk ...........................................92
remote release ....................89, 95
Turn signal ............................15, 65
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................228
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................230
Vehicle loading ..........................151
Ventilating your vehicle ...........141
Index
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W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................193
Water, Driving through .............150
Windows
power .........................................74Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....193
checking and cleaning
..............72
operation
...................................72
replacing wiper blades
.............72
Wrecker towing
.........................174
Index
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