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  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 1

    Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Entertainment Systems 20 AM/FM stereo 20 AM/FM stereo with CD 22 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 30 Climate Controls 37 Manual heating and air conditioning 37 Automatic temperature control 38 Rear window defroster 40 Lights 41 Headlamps 41 ...

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    Seating and Safety Restraints 88 Seating 88 Safety restraints 93 Airbags 107 Child restraints 120 Tires, Wheels and Loading 138 T ire information 138 T ire inflation 140 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 153 V ehicle loading 158 T railer towing 164 Recreational towing 167 Driving 168 Starting 168 Brakes 173 T raction Control™ 177 Air suspen ...

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    Maintenance and Specifications 224 Engine compartment 226 Engine oil 228 Battery 231 Engine coolant 233 Fuel information 239 Air filter(s) 255 Part numbers 256 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 258 Engine data 261 Accessories 264 Index 266 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopyin ...

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    CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following ...

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    W arning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment W e must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubricatio ...

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    BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Y our vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. T ry not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. V ary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer ...

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    Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and ser ...

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    T o access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful ...

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    Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’ s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the mar ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 10

    These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System ...

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    V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Flu ...

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    W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your ve ...

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    Service Engine Soon: The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally , the “Service engine soon” light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no mal ...

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    Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position. If the brake system warning light d ...

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    Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly . If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressu ...

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    Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low . If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is workin ...

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    T urn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster , check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is n ...

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    Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. W ARNING: Never remove the ...

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    • W ith message center Press and release the message center INFO button until “TRIP” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to select T rip A and T rip B features. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset. T achometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with y ...

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    AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell ...

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    3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 6. T one: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, T reble, ...

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    AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicl ...

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    3. TUNE: Press to manually go up ( ) or down ( ) the radio frequency . 4. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume. 5. Eject: Press to eject the CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play ...

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    stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when any of the preset controls are pressed. Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until compression status is displayed. Press SEL t ...

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    14. FM: Press to select the FM frequency . Press repeatedly to toggle between FM1 and FM2. 15. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to play all tracks on the current CD in random order . Press again to stop. 16. SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. Premium/Premium Sound Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Si ...

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    1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up. W ith the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. W ith the ignition off, the CD control must be pressed before inserting the disc. Failure may result in damage to the CD and/or audio system. 2. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the syste ...

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    TEXT : TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Y our radio may be equipped with Satellite ready capability . The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer . Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . 7. MENU: Press MENU ...

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    Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display . Press SEL-TEXT to toggle ON/OFF . When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than s ...

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    10. Side 1–2: Press to access the next side of the cassette tape. The display will indicate whether T APE 1o rT A P E2i sp l a y i n g . 11. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station, tape selection or CD track. 12. REW (Rewind): Press to rewind in tape or CD mode. FF (Fast forward): Press to fast forward in tape or CD mode. 13. SCAN: ...

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    19. SA T : Y our system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability . The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your dealer . Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . 20. On/Off/V olume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume lev ...

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    W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to ...

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    6. BASS: Press BASS; then press SEL-TEXT to decrease/increase the level of bass output. TREB (T reble): Press TREB; then press SEL-TEXT to decrease/increase the level of treble output. 7. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the left/right speakers. F ADE: Press F ADE; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the rear/front ...

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    FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country , Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, T op 40. W ith RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed. One of the various program types will appear . Press SEL-TEXT to scroll through music types. Press SE ...

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    10. Memory presets: T o set a station: Select frequency band, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to select a specific CD to play . 11. On/Off/V olume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. Note: W ith the ignition off, you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clo ...

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    GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect r ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 36

    CD/CD player care: Do: • Handle discs by their edges only . Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to p ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 37

    MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each con ...

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    During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear , it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’ s transmission into the park gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. T o aid in side windo ...

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    3. Fan speed: T urn to manually increase or decrease fan speed. 4. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and the side window demisters. 5. Floor/defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor vents and the side window demisters. 6. Floor: Distributes outside air through the floor ven ...

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    • Remove any snow , ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear , it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’ s transmission into the pa ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 41

    HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also kee ...

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    5. At the desired autolamp time delay , place the headlamp switch in the off position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn off and the time delay is set. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Da ...

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    P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel. Dome lamp control The panel dimmer control also controls the dome lamp operati ...

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    • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line • (5) Center of headlamps • (6) Center line of the vehicle 2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or feature). Measure ...

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    8. Locate the horizontal adjuster for each headlamp. T urn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. The flash rate o ...

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    Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) Rotate the lens to illuminate the lamp. W ith the lens in the flat position, the courtesy lamp lights when: • Any door is opened. • The panel dimmer thumbwheel is rotated fully to the right past detent. BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes i ...

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    Function T rade Number Headlamp 9007 Park lamp and turn lamp (front) 3457 AK (amber) Side marker (front) 194 AK (amber) T ail, stop, turn (rear) 3157K Side marker (rear) 194 Backup lamp 3156K License plate lamp 168 High-mount brakelamp 912 Luggage compartment lamp 212-2 Rear reading lamp 578 Map lamp 906 Dual floorwell lamp 906 Glove compartment 16 ...

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    3. Remove the two retainers and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose bulb. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear) to free it from the bulb socket, and slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the ring to retain the n ...

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    1. W ith the flat side of the new bulb’ s plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly . T urn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly . When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of th ...

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    Replacing front sidemarker bulb T o remove the front side marker bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlock position. 3. Remove the screw from the outside of the lamp. 4. Remove the nut from inside the lamp and pull the lamp assembly away from ...

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    1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the trunk and remove the pin-type retainer . 2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the lamp assembly hardware. 3. Remove three nuts and the lamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly . 5. ...

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    3. Install the lamp assembly on trunk lid with two grommets, ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way into the trunk lid and secure with two screws. Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1. Open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the ...

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    MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three ...

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    TILT STEERING WHEEL T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. W ARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is movi ...

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    CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point (inside storage bin) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) W ARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. AUXILIARY POWER ...

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    Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used. Note: Improper use of the lighter can ...

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    Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. T o lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’ s) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjus ...

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    EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors W ARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. T o adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror . 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror . 3. Return to the center ...

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    POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side ...

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    3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light (if equipped) on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • V ehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the bra ...

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    Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. Y ou can also use the SET + control to operate the T ap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 k ...

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    Turning of f speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’ s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn the speed control or the ignition off, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) ...

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    Climate control features • Press TEMP + or - to adjust temperature. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the ignition in the on position, the message center , located on your instrument cluster , displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. Y ou may select display features on the message center for a display ...

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    Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • T rip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • A verage Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel ...

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    Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW and sound a ton ...

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    Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy . This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy . Y our vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy . When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows one or no bars ...

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    System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the systems be ...

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    T ext Size 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change text size. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the SELECT control to change from English to Metric. Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language ...

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    2. Press the SELECT control to change oil value. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’ s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds. The message center will display ...

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    W arning display Status Overdrive ON/OFF W arning returns after the ignition key is turned from off to on. T runk ajar Low tire pressure T ire pressure monitor fault T ire pressure sensor fault Check compass module Low washer fluid Change engine oil DOOR AJAR — Displayed when a door is not completely closed. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION — Displayed ...

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    LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR F AUL T — Displayed when the T ire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dea ...

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    2. Press and hold the RESET control for three seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE ST ART V ALUE SET TO XXX%” is displayed. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MA T W ARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the dri ...

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    KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master key which will access the vehicle’ s doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart locks (if equipped) W ith the key in any ignition position, and either the driver’ s or passenger? ...

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    Auto-unlock The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when: • the ignition has been in the on position, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the accessory or off position, and • the driver door is opened {withi ...

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    8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming to confirm, turn the ignition to the off position. Once disabled, the autolock or auto-unlock feature can be enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1–8. CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened fr ...

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    T o open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment doo ...

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    REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Radi ...

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    Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’ s door . Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. Locking the doors Press once to lock all the doors. Upon the first press the doors will lock and the parklamps/taillamps will flash once. Press again within three ...

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    T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT T AKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery . N ...

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    Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. Place the key in the ignition and cycle from 1 (off) to 3 (on) eight times in rapid succession within 10 seconds. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). After pressing the control on each remote transmitter , the door will lock and unlock. If p ...

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    SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the keyless entry keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key . • open the trunk. See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Y our vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. Y ou can also program you ...

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    4. Press 3 • 4 to store the second personal code. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. T o store a third personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. W ithin five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a third personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered wi ...

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    Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors. To lock the doors, press 7 • 8 and press 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The doors will not lock if the driver door is ajar . Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button presses), th ...

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    Immobiliser System P A TS XCVR certification numbers Ghana SPLS / -485 / 2001 Guam (USA) See USA Jordan 4/U/U/4250 Kenya CCK/ES/100/0 Kuwait M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579 Mauritius T A/2005/15 Mayotte (F) Mexico RL VVIVP03-324 Morocco MR 1299 ANRT 2004 Netherlands Antilles (NL) Nicaragua NCG-CE-04-004 Northern Mariana Islands See USA Oman OMA/1265(A) 1308/2 ...

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    Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. Y ou need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key , but may cause a momentar ...

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    Replacing coded keys can be very costly . Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock™ keys can be used. T o pr ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 87

    If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’ s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’ s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off. Y ou may repeat Steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to y ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 88

    SEA TING Adjustable head restraints W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. Head restraints help ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 89

    W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. W ARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatb ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 90

    W ARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. T o adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 91

    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 92

    Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. 20 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 93

    REAR SEATS Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) T o access the cup holders, fold the armrest down. W ARNING: Use only soft cups in the cup holder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal cr ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 94

    • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor , front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. How does the Personal Safety System 姞 work? The Personal Safety System 威 can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’ s safety devices ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 95

    Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear -facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airb ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 96

    Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’ s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 97

    Safety restraints precautions W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , make sure children sit in a rear seating position where they can be properly restrained. W ARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 98

    W ARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. W ARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. Combinatio ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 99

    Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) W ARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. The lap belt does not adjust automatically . Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). T o lengthen the belt, turn th ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 100

    Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and prevents more belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly . The belt will unlock when you stop pulling on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the sho ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 101

    • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode W ARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 102

    Front safety belt height adjustment Y our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger . Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . T o lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. T o raise the height of the shoulder ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 103

    Belt-Minder 姞 The Belt-Minder 威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’ s and front passenger’ s safety belt is unbuckled. The Belt-Minder 威 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 104

    If... Then... The driver’ s or front passenger’ s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 105

    Reasons given... Consider ... “T raffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly , but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” Set the example ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 106

    Read Step s1-4t horoughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Note : The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 features must be disabled/enabled separately . Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 features can be deactivated/activated by per ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 107

    • This will enable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing four times per second for three sec ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 108

    W ARNING: The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’ s chest and the driver airbag module. W ARNING: Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. W ARNING: Ford Motor Compa ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 109

    W ARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper , front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury . Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 110

    W ARNING: Front seating positions only: If seating two adults and a child, Ford recommends properly restraining the child in the center front seating position, but only if doing so will not interfere with driving the vehicle. This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt and airbag protection for adult occupants and an attachment method for a chi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 111

    The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amo ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 112

    W ARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. W ARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. W ARNING: If the safety belt preten ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 113

    For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled. The front passenger sensing system uses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passeng ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 114

    • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’ s frontal airbag. • If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat. Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airb ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 115

    Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Small (i.e. three-ring binder , small purse, bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase, fully packed luggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, or small to medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is inc ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 116

    In case there is a problem with the front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. If ob ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 117

    Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • T ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 118

    W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag T echnical W orking ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 119

    The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather , it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over , rear -impact, frontal or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision caus ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 120

    Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint syst ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 121

    Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger) Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier , convertible seat, or toddler seat). Small children Children who have outgrown or no ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 122

    Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint T ype Child W eight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LA TCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt only Rear facing ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 123

    W ARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury or death. W ARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collisio ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 124

    If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can be restrained properly , then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt-positioning booster . Remember that child seats and belt-positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit child ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 125

    Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the larg ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 126

    1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure th ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 127

    4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 128

    8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 129

    W ARNING: Front seating positions only: If seating two adults and a child, Ford recommends properly restraining the child in the center front seating position, but only if doing so will not interfere with driving the vehicle. This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt and airbag protection for adult occupants and an attachment method for a chi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 130

    LA TCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LA TCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For fo ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 131

    W ARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LA TCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. T o avoid risk of injury , occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly re ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 132

    Combining safety belt and LA TCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LA TCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Refer to Recommendations for attaching child safety restra ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 133

    2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 3. Open the tether anchor cover . 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. T ighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer? ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 134

    Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, children who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly , and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash. T o improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who hav ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 135

    T ypes of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 136

    Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 137

    Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. W ARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’ s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 138

    INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards th ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 139

    W ARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 140

    Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 141

    W ARNING: Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury . Under -inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It al ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 142

    Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 143

    Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently , and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydropla ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 144

    U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 145

    W ARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below . If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.3 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 146

    • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking W ARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 147

    • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 148

    Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below . (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 149

    Note: Y ou may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law . Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 150

    12. T readwear , T raction and T emperature Grades • T readwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire grad ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 151

    Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “L T” type tires “L T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below . Note: T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA) ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 152

    Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 153

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 154

    The T ire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: The ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 155

    Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The T ire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The Low T ire W arning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low . Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under inflated and need to b ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 156

    When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the T ire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air . It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your T ire Pressure Monitoring System: ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 157

    Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing W arning Light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. (This includes the optional full-sized matching wheel and tire). Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 158

    SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS W ARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover , personal injury and death. Add ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 159

    your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’ s weight ratings, with or without a trailer , from the vehicle’ s T ire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb W eight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passeng ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 160

    Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2009 Crown V ictor ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 161

    GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 162

    W ARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury . GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus th ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 163

    W ARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury . Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight o ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 164

    to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -1 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 165

    Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper . Use a load carrying hitch. Y ou must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’ s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. T o connect the trailer’ s s ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 166

    • T urn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer . • T o eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear . This will also assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 167

    Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water . Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water . When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper . • ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 168

    STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. On— all electrical circuits operational. W arning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 169

    W ARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’ s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. If ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 170

    5. T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). 2. T urn the key to 4 (start), then rel ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 171

    Y ou may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E 85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur . If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off and wait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake syste ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 172

    ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly . If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the sy ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 173

    • T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged (cheater) adapters. Also ensure that the block heater , especially the cord, is in good condition before use. • Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug /engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 174

    Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’ s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning; however , t ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 175

    The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for this tendency . The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking wit ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 176

    Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. T o set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned on) until the parking brake is fully released. W ARNING: Always set the parking ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 177

    T RACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) The T raction Control™ system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions. During T raction Control™ o ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 178

    STEERING T o help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low pow ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 179

    If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the off position, the rear air suspension will not operate. W ARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 180

    2. Locate the access plug on the underside of the steering column cover . 3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver . Insert the screwdriver into the access hole nearest the steering wheel. Then push and hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver . Apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral) while con ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 181

    T o put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear T o put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) W ARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park) ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 182

    • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • T o return to O/D (overdrive mode), ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 183

    DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water , traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, wate ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 184

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance T o 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 V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on the Roadsi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 185

    Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic W arr ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 186

    • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously . • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has be ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 187

    3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition to the on position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 188

    COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Y ellow Y ellow 70A — — T an — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the pane ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 189

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 10A Ignition (ST ART) - Starter relay coil, DTRS 2 7.5A Power mirrors, Mirror switch, Keypad switch, Decklid switch, DDM, Cluster 3 5A Ignition (ST ART) - Audio mute, Police PDB (Police vehicles only) 4 10A LCM (switch illumination), Autolamp sensor 5 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - LCM 6 7.5A LCM 7 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 190

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 14 15A T axi, Adjustable pedals 15 10A Ignition (ON) - EA TC module, A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual A/C only), A/C blower relay coil 16 20A OBD II 17 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual A/C), Blend door , Heated seat modules 18 15A Lighting control ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 191

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 26 10A Ignition (ON/ST ART) - Cluster , LCM, Overdrive cancel switch, T raction control switch 27 — Not used 28 7.5A Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS 29 2A Hazard in (Police vehicles only) 30 2A Battery saver (Police vehicles only) 31 5A Key in (LCM) 32 2A Hazard out (Police vehicles only) 33 10 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 192

    The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A* Ignition switch 2 20A* Spot lights (Police vehicles only) 3 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power , Canister vent 4 20A* Fuel relay feed 5 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM) 6 15A* Alternator regulator 7 30A* PCM relay feed ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 193

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 12 20A* Audio (Subwoofer) 25A* Police 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* Police accessory battery feed 2 (Police vehicles only) 17 10A* Commercial R/A 18 10A* Comm ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 194

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 108 20A** Police accessory battery feed 3 (Police vehicles only), Cigar lighter (Non-police vehicles only) 109 20A** ABS module (V alves) 110 30A** W iper module 111 50A** Police PDB or Police accessory battery feed (Police vehicles only) 112 30A** Air suspension compressor (non-Police vehicles ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 195

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 207 — Not used 208 — Not used 209 1 ⁄ 2 ISO 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 — Not used 502 Diode PCM 503 — Not us ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 196

    and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated for your vehicle loads (GA WR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire is not equipped with a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor . Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. T o restore the full funct ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 197

    When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • T ow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time • ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 198

    When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • T owing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Full-size Matching Spar ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 199

    W ARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter . 2. Remove the lug wrench from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. Tire change procedure W ARNING: When one of the front wheels is of ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 200

    1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 2. Remove any wheel trim. Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist off. 3. Loosen each wheel metal lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locat ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 201

    W ARNING: T o lessen risk of personal injury , do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is ONL Y meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. 4. Remove the metal lug nuts with the lug wrench. 5. Replace the fla ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 202

    Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 100 135 * T orque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. W ARNING: 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 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 203

    Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability . Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 204

    Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery . Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . + – + – + ? ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 205

    3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 206

    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 rev ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 207

    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 relearn its idle c ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 208

    WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a sl ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 209

    Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer , or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • V ehicle is facing forward so that it is be ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 210

    GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED W arranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer . While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certai ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 211

    In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www .ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800- ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 212

    In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 213

    procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts – mediation and arbitration. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Company to explore options for settlement of the c ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 214

    The CAMV AP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. In the CAMV AP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct h ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 215

    If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regional office or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knock ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 216

    Obtaining a French owner ’ s guide French Owner’ s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cau ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 217

    W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Neve ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 218

    W AXING • W ash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer , or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof rack ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 219

    ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • T ake care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine bl ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 220

    PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 221

    INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior trim areas. • A void cleaners or polishes that ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 222

    • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleani ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 223

    FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Y our Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Eac ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 224

    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and servi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 225

    Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle lo ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 226

    IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2009 Crown V ictoria (cro) ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 227

    WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streak ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 228

    Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter . T o prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 229

    • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter . • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil level ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 230

    T o avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark. Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this tra ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 231

    BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer , trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry . Als ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 232

    W ARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. A void contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medi ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 233

    If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner . Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling a ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 234

    When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 235

    W ARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly . Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. W ARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it dif ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 236

    water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of personal injury , make sure the engine i ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 237

    Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner . Follow your community’ s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capa ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 238

    V ehicles driven year -round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 239

    3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low . W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer . Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the c ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 240

    W ARNING: Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer -causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fu ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 241

    Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor , beer and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels, a small amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use. The resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 242

    Refueling W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking mater ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 243

    At the next opportunity , safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an en ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 244

    Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85). If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only use UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel. The ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 245

    Fuel quality Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 246

    If you have run out of fuel: • Y ou may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal. • Normally , adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If the vehicl ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 247

    • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 248

    • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy . • Slow down gradually . • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 249

    • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • T ransmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windo ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 250

    Illumination of the service engine soon indicator , charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly . An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle. Have a damag ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 251

    electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional vehicle service is required. If the service en ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 252

    Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driv ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 253

    BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear , and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels below the “MAX” line that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the perfo ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 254

    Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximat ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 255

    Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary , add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer . An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 256

    5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover . This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 257

    Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 2 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer . Refer to scheduled maintenance i ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 258

    MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant 18.6 qua ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 259

    Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Hinges, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks — Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B Lock cylinders — Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1 / None Power steering fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON 威 VA T F XT ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 260

    Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Fuel tank 19.0 gallons (71.9L) —— 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 2 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory . Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 3 Indica ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 261

    ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine Cubic inches 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.041–0.047 inch (1.04–1.20 mm) Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 Engine drivebelt rou ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 262

    IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structur ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 263

    The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. V ehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS Y ou ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 264

    GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford 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 veh ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 265

    Peace of mind Remote start V ehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • 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 o ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 266

    A ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 174 Air cleaner filter ............... 255–256 Air conditioning .......................... 38 Air suspension ...........................178 description .............................. 178 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................................107, 117 and child safety seats ............ 109 de ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 267

    Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............38 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................33 AM/FM ....................................... 21 AM/FM/CD ................................. 24 AM/FM/T ape/CD ....................... 28 Console ........................................ 55 Controls power seat .................. ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 268

    Floor mats ................................... 72 Fluid capacities ......................... 258 Fuel ............................................ 239 calculating fuel economy ............................65, 246 cap ........................................... 242 capacity ................................... 258 choosing the right fuel ........... 2 ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 269

    L Lamps autolamp system ....................... 41 bulb replacement specifications chart .................. 46 daytime running light ...............42 headlamps ................................. 41 headlamps, flash to pass .......... 42 instrument panel, dimming ..... 43 interior lamps ..................... 45–47 replacing bulbs ................. ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 270

    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, ...

  • Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - page 271

    brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 179 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ............................. 253 fluid, refill capacities .............. 258 lubricant specifications ..........258 T runk ........................................... 75 remote release ....................72, 78 T urn signal .................................. 45 V V ehicle ...

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Виталий

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