Table Of Contents - Ford 2003 Crown Victoria Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Notice To Owners Of Natural Gas Fueled Vehicles7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Standard Instrument Cluster10
Optional Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Light Remains On11
Light Is Blinking11
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning12
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)12
Safety Belt13
Air Bag Readiness13
Charging System13
Engine Oil Pressure13
Air Suspension14
Low Fuel14
O/D Off14
Turn Signals14
High Beams15
Message Center Indicator Lights15
Speed Control15
Door Ajar15
Safety Belt Warning Chime16
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime16
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges16
Headlamps On Warning Chime16
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge18
Battery Voltage Gauge19
Fuel Gauge19
Speedometer20
Odometer20
Trip Odometer21
Entertainment Systems22
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd22
Volume/Power Control22
Bass Adjust23
Treble Adjust23
Speaker Balance Adjust23
Speaker Fade Adjust24
Seek Function In Radio Mode24
Seek Function In Tape Mode24
Seek Function In Cd Mode24
Scan Function In Radio Mode25
Scan Function In Tape Mode25
Scan Function In Cd Mode25
Am/Fm Select25
Setting Memory Preset Stations26
Autoset Memory Preset26
Starting Autoset Memory Preset26
Setting The Clock With Radio Data System (Rds) Feature26
Tune Adjust In Radio Mode27
Tape/Cd Select27
Rewind27
Fast Forward28
Tape Direction Select28
Eject Function28
Dolby Noise Reduction28
Radio Data System (Rds) Feature29
Traffic29
Program Type29
Show30
Shuffle Feature30
Mute Mode30
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette31
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode34
Am/Fm Select In Tape Mode34
Radio Station Memory Preset34
Tape Select36
Automatic Music Search36
Am/Fm Stereo38
Cd Changer42
Troubleshooting The Cd Changer44
Cleaning Compact Discs44
Cd And Cd Changer Care45
Cleaning Cassette Player45
Cassette And Cassette Player Care45
Radio Frequency Information46
Radio Reception Factors46
Audio System Warranties And Service46
Climate Controls47
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning47
Fan Speed Control47
Temperature Control Knob47
Operating Tips48
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System49
Automatic Operation49
Temperature Selection50
Temperature Conversion50
Displaying Outside Temperature50
Fan Speed51
Manual Override Controls51
Max A/C51
Norm A/C51
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather Conditions52
Rear Window Defroster53
Lights54
Headlamp Control54
Autolamp Control54
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)54
Flash To Pass55
Panel Dimmer Control55
Aiming The Headlamps55
Domelamp Control55
Turn Signal Control56
Map/Courtesy Lamps56
Replacing Exterior Bulbs56
Bulb Replacement56
Using The Right Bulbs57
Replacing The Interior Bulbs57
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs57
To Install The New Bulb58
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs59
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs59
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs61
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs61
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs61
Driver Controls63
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls63
Windshield Wiper/Washer Features63
Maintenance And Care Of Windshield Wiper Blades63
Tilt Steering64
Overhead Console Without Moon Roof64
To Replace The Wiper Blades64
Steering Wheel Adjustment64
Storage Compartment65
Electronic Compass Display65
Compass Zone Adjustment65
Compass Calibration Adjustment66
Overhead Console With Moon Roof66
Compass Mode66
Zone Variation Mode67
Calibration Mode68
Homelink Mode69
Train Mode69
Rolling Code Programming70
Transmit Mode71
Erase Mode72
Homelink Default Code Mode72
To Erase All Three Homelink Channel Codes72
Auxiliary Power Point73
Power Windows74
One Touch Down74
Power Side View Mirrors75
Window Lock75
Heated Outside Mirrors75
Fold-Away Mirrors76
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror76
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals76
To Turn Speed Control On77
To Turn Speed Control Off77
To Set A Speed78
To Set A Higher Set Speed78
To Set A Lower Set Speed79
To Disengage Speed Control79
To Return To A Previously Set Speed80
Indicator Light80
Steering Wheel Controls81
Radio Control Features81
Climate Control Features81
Moon Roof81
Homelink Wireless Control System82
Programming82
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming84
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System85
Erasing Homelink Buttons85
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button85
Electronic Message Center86
Selectable Features86
Reset86
E/M86
Select87
Message Center Functions87
Distance To Empty (Dte)87
Avg Fuel Economy88
Trip A And Trip B89
Avg Speed89
Overdrive Control89
Activating Overdrive89
Fuel Door Release90
Fuel Filler Door Override Release91
Interior Trunk Control91
Cell Phone Use91
Center Console92
Positive Retention Floor Mat92
Locks And Security93
Keys93
Power Door Locks93
Smart Locks93
Childproof Door Locks94
Interior Luggage Compartment Release94
Remote Entry System95
Anti-Theft System95
Unlocking The Doors96
Locking The Doors96
Deactivating/Activating The Horn Chirp And Flash Confirmation Feature96
Sounding A Panic Alarm97
Opening The Trunk97
Replacing The Battery97
To Replace The Battery98
Replacing Lost Transmitters98
Illuminated Entry99
Autolock99
Relock99
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature99
Keyless Entry System100
Programming Your Own Entry Code101
Erasing Personal Code101
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System102
Theft Indicator102
Locking Doors With The Keyless Entry System102
Automatic Arming103
Automatic Disarming103
Key Information103
Programming Spare Keys104
Seating And Safety Restraints106
Adjustable Head Restraints106
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat106
Using The Power Lumbar Support108
Heated Seats108
Adjusting The Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls109
Safety Restraints110
Personal Safety System110
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?111
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints111
Front Crash Severity Sensor111
Driver's Seat Position Sensor112
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor (Ocs)112
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors112
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners113
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors113
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational113
Safety Restraints Precautions114
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts115
Energy Management Feature115
Vehicle Sensitive Mode115
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode116
Automatic Locking Mode116
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode116
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode116
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode117
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment118
Lap Belts118
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt118
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime119
Conditions Of Operation120
Beltminder120
One Time Disable122
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature123
Safety Belt Extension Assembly124
Safety Belt Maintenance124
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)125
Important Srs Precautions125
Children And Air Bags127
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?127
Determining If The System Is Operational129
Side Air Bag System129
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?130
Safety Restraints For Children132
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles132
Important Child Restraint Precautions132
Children And Safety Belts132
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats133
Types Of Booster Seats134
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts134
Safety Seats For Children135
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats135
When Installing A Child Safety Seat136
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps139
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments141
Driving143
Starting143
Positions Of The Ignition143
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle143
Important Safety Precautions144
Before Starting The Vehicle144
Starting The Engine146
Using The Engine Block Heater146
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes146
Important Ventilating Information146
Brakes147
Using Abs148
Abs Warning Lamp148
Parking Brake149
Traction Control149
Steering151
Speed Sensitive Steering151
Air Suspension System151
Automatic Transmission Operation152
Brake-Shift Interlock152
Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission153
Understanding Gearshift Positions153
P (Park)153
Overdrive154
Drive155
Forced Downshifts155
Traction-Lok Axle156
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow156
Driving Through Water156
Vehicle Loading156
Trailer Towing158
Preparing To Tow158
Hitches158
Safety Chains159
Trailer Brakes159
Trailer Lamps159
Driving While You Tow159
Trailer Towing Tips160
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat160
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)161
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles161
Roadside Emergencies162
Getting Roadside Assistance162
Using Roadside Assistance162
Hazard Flasher Switch163
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch163
Fuses And Relays164
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel165
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color165
Power Distribution Box168
High-Current Fuses169
Changing The Tires171
Relays171
Temporary Spare Tire Information172
Tire Change Procedure172
Jack Location-Front174
Jack Location-Rear175
Jump Starting Your Vehicle176
Preparing Your Vehicle176
Connecting The Jumper Cables177
Removing The Jumper Cables179
Wrecker Towing181
Customer Assistance182
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)190
Cleaning191
Washing The Exterior191
Waxing191
Paint Chips191
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers192
Engine192
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts193
Windows And Wiper Blades193
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens194
Interior Trim194
Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags194
Interior195
Leather Seats195
Underbody195
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products196
Maintenance And Specifications197
Service Recommendations197
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle197
Working With The Engine Off197
Working With The Engine On198
Opening The Hood198
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment199
4.6L Sohc V8 Engine199
Windshield Washer Fluid200
Checking The Engine Oil200
Adding Engine Oil202
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations203
Battery204
Engine Coolant206
Checking Engine Coolant206
Adding Engine Coolant207
Recycled Engine Coolant209
Coolant Refill Capacity209
Severe Climates210
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling210
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works211
If The Engine Begins To Overheat211
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated212
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels212
Fuel Information212
Fuel Filler Cap214
When Fueling Your Vehicle214
Choosing The Right Fuel215
Octane Recommendations215
Fuel Quality216
Cleaner Air216
Running Out Of Fuel216
Fuel Filter216
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy217
Measuring Techniques217
Filling The Tank217
Calculating Fuel Economy217
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits218
Habits218
Maintenance219
Epa Window Sticker219
Emission Control System220
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing221
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid221
Brake Fluid Reservoir222
Transmission Fluid222
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid222
Low Fluid Level223
Correct Fluid Level223
High Fluid Level224
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels224
Air Filter Maintenance225
Changing The Air Filter Element225
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading226
Treadwear226
Traction Aa A B C226
Temperature A B C227
Servicing Your Tires227
Checking The Tire Pressure227
Tire Rotation227
Replacing The Tires228
Snow Tires And Chains229
Motorcraft Part Numbers230
Refill Capacities230
Lubricant Specifications232
Engine Data233
Vehicle Dimensions233
Identifying Your Vehicle235
Certification Label235
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)235
Engine Number236
Accessories237
Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle237
Index240