brake sensor FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2008 2.G Owners Manual

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic parking brake release.
To release the parking brake:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forward
gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift
into reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is
moved.
If the parking brake fails to release
after completing this procedure, use
the manual parking brake release
lever.
Pull the lever to manually release
the parking brake.
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control™
system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of
your vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces.
The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system
borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present
in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Control™ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is
realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This
process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The
rear wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) module, Rear Air
Suspension Module (RASM),
Variable Assist Power Steering
(VAPS), Cluster
14 15A Taxi, Adjustable pedals
15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module,
A/C mode switch (vehicles
equipped with manual A/C only),
A/C blower relay coil
16 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
17 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual
A/C), Blend door, Heated seat
modules, BTSI (Floor-shift
transmission)
18 15A Lighting control module (interior
lighting)
19 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
20 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up
lamps
21 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
22 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Restraint
Control Module (RCM), Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS),
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Indicator (PADI)
23 15A Multi-function switch
(Flash-to-pass), LCM (High
beams)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 20A* Audio (Subwoofer)
25A* Tray lamps (Police vehicles only)
13 20A* Instrument panel power point
14 20A* Stop lamp switch
15 15A* Police accessory battery feed 1
(Police vehicles only)
16 20A* Heated seats, Police accessory
battery feed 2 (Police vehicles
only)
17 10A* Commercial R/A
18 10A* Commercial R/A
19 15A* Injectors
20 15A* PCM
21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors
22 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
23 20A* Police PDB outputs (Police
vehicles only)
24 10A* Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
indicator
101 40A** Blower relay feed
102 50A** Cooling fan
103 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #1, I/P fuses 10, 12, 14, 16
and 18
104 50A** Instrument panel (I/P) fuse box
feed #2, I/P fuses 2, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21,
23 and 25
105 30A** Starter relay feed
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module (Pump)
107 40A** Rear defroster relay feed
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
208 — Not used
209
12ISO relay Horn
301 Full ISO relay Starter
302 Full ISO relay Air compressor (non-Police
vehicles only)
RUN/ACC relay (Police vehicles
only)
303 Full ISO relay Blower
304 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay
501 Diode A/C clutch
502 Diode PCM
503 — Not used
601 20A Circuit
breakerPower seats, Lumbar, Decklid
(Police vehicles only)
602 20A Circuit
breakerRUN/ACC relay (windows)
(non-Police vehicles only)
RUN/ACC relay feed (windows and
decklid) (Police vehicles only)
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by an authorized dealer.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is
different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating
and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated
for your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire is
not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor.
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programming entry code .........93
Keys .......................................85, 98
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........182
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................186
Load limits .................................165
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................87
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........266
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats .............105
M
Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors ...................................64–65automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........230, 247, 264
O
Octane rating ............................252
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................236
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....264
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................108
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power door locks ..................85–86
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................185
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................266
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................195, 203
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