cooling FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2011 2.G User Guide

Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150
Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120
Change engine oil and filter• •••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth• •••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag• •••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• •••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration and
hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••
* Whichever comes first
Scheduled Maintenance
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................139
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............222
instrument panel ....................224
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ............................223
washing ....................................221
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................222
wiper blades ............................224
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................40
AM/FM .......................................27
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................93
steering column ........................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cooler ........................................275
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) ...............................97
Customer Assistance ................190
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................302, 305
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................217
Getting roadside assistance ...190
Getting the service you
need .........................................213Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................219
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................257
engine oil .................................233
Driving under special
conditions ..................................188
through water .........................189
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emergency Flashers .................191
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..................231–232
starting after a collision .........192
Engine block heater .................178
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Engine oil ..................................233
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 263
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..........................264
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Fire suppression system
(police) ..............................286, 288
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....244
Floor mats ...................................73
Fluid capacities .........................264
Fog lamps ....................................48
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel
economy ............................23, 251
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................264
choosing the right fuel ...........248
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 247, 251
filter, specifications ........244, 263
fuel pump shut-off switch .....192
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...................249, 267
quality ......................................249
running out of fuel .................250
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................244, 248–249
Fuses ..........................................193
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................251
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................191
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49, 51
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
turning on and off ....................47
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................43–44
Hood ..........................................230
I
Idle Meter ..................................271
Ignition ...............................174, 267
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................129
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................256
Index
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