brake FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2005 2.G Workshop Manual

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................171
Air cleaner filter ...............244–245
Air conditioning ..........................40
Air suspension ...........................176
description ..............................176
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................114–115, 122
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 122
disposal ....................................125
driver airbag ....................117, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................117, 123
passenger airbag .............117, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................224
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................171–172
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........20, 22, 25, 28, 33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................179
fluid, adding ............................241
fluid, checking ........................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
fluid, specification ..................249
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
refill capacities ........................246
traction lok ..............................182
B
Battery .......................................222acid, treating emergencies .....222
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................222
replacement, specifications ...245
servicing ..................................222
BeltMinder .................................109
Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...........................171–172
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
fluid, specifications .........247, 249
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
shift interlock ..................177–178
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....246
Cell phone use ............................80
Changing a tire .........................141
Child safety restraints ..............125
child safety belts ....................125
Child safety seats ......................128
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ..............................129
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............211
instrument panel ....................213
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
plastic parts ............................212
washing ....................................210
waxing .....................................210
wheels ......................................211
wiper blades ............................212
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K
Keyless entry system .................90
autolock .....................................89
keypad .......................................90
programming entry code .........90
Keys .......................................82, 93
positions of the ignition .........167
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................43
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................43
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps ...............45–47, 52
replacing bulbs .......46–47, 49, 51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................182
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................83
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...247, 249
Lug nuts ....................................147
Lumbar support, seats ...............97
M
Message center ...........................76reset button ..............................76
select button .............................77
Mirrors .........................................54
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................66
heated ........................................66
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................235, 245
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................218
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....245
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................101
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................82, 89
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..................175–176
fluid, checking and adding ....240
fluid, refill capacity ................246
fluid, specifications .................247
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ....................20, 22, 25, 28, 33
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Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................174
Traction-lok rear axle ...............182
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................177–178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
Trunk ...........................................83
remote release ....................80, 86
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................249Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................251
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................218
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....218
replacing wiper blades
.............53
Wrecker towing
.........................200
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