jump start FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2009 2.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 88
Seating 88
Safety restraints 93
Airbags 107
Child restraints 120
Tires, Wheels and Loading 138
Tire information 138
Tire inflation 140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 153
Vehicle loading 158
Trailer towing 164
Recreational towing 167
Driving 168
Starting 168
Brakes 173
Traction Control™ 177
Air suspension 178
Transmission operation 179
Roadside Emergencies 184
Getting roadside assistance 184
Hazard flasher switch 185
Fuel pump shut-off switch 186
Fuses and relays 187
Changing tires 195
Wheel lug nut torque 201
Jump starting 202
Wrecker towing 208
Customer Assistance 210
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 216
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 216
Cleaning 217
Table of Contents
2
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
184

Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Note:Inspect the wheel pilot hole
prior to installation. If there is
visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,
remove loose particles by wiping
with clean rag and apply grease.
Apply grease only to the wheel pilot
hole surface by smearing a “dime”
(1 square cm) sized glob of grease
around the wheel pilot surface (1)
with end of finger. DO NOT apply
grease to lugnut/stud holes or
wheel-to-brake surfaces.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
202

Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
+–+–
+–+–
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
206

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
207

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................21
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Console ........................................55
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................62
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................237, 258
specifications ..........................258
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Cupholder(s) ...............................93
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................214
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................214
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................210
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................215
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................213
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Defrost
rear window ..............................40Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................253
engine oil .................................228
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........249
Engine ........................................261
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................233
fail-safe cooling .......................238
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......258
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..................226–227
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil ..................................228
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 256
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..........................258
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fail safe cooling ........................238
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....239
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Index
267

Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................239
calculating fuel
economy ............................65, 246
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........244
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................249
detergent in fuel .....................244
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................239, 242, 246
filter, specifications ........239, 256
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
improving fuel economy ........246
octane rating ...................244, 261
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................245
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................239
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................239, 244
Fuses ..................................187–188
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................246
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................46daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs
.........................47
turning on and off
....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.................................37–38
Hood
..........................................225
I
Ignition
...............................168, 261
Illuminated visor mirror
.............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................251
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................221
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......202
K
Keyless entry system
.................81
autolock
.....................................73
keypad
.......................................81
programming entry code
.........81
Keys
.................................73, 85–86
positions of the ignition
.........168
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Index
268

replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................79
replacing the batteries .............78
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................93, 97–102
Safety Canopy ...........................117
Safety defects, reporting ..........216
Safety restraints ............93, 97–102
Belt-Minder
...........................103
extension assembly ................101
for adults ...........................98–101
for children .............................120
lap belt ......................................99
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
warning light and chime ........102
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................129
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................262
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................83, 86
Servicing your vehicle ..............224
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................24
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................256, 261Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................258
Speed control ..............................59
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................202
Steering wheel
controls ......................................62
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....153
Tires ...................................138–139
alignment ................................146
care ..........................................142
changing ..................................199
checking the pressure ............142
inflating ...................................140
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................144
rotating ....................................146
safety practices .......................145
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............158
spare tire .........................196, 198
terminology .............................139
tire grades ...............................139
treadwear ........................138, 143
Towing .......................................164
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................164
wrecker ....................................208
Traction control ........................177
Traction-lok rear axle ...............179
Transmission .............................179
2009 Crown Victoria(cro)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA(fus)
Index
270