Page 1: Table Of Contents
Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control...
Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Air suspension Transmission operation Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 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.
Page 5 Warning 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 We must all play our part in protecting the environment.
Page 6 In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Page 7 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To 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,...
Page 8: Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield...
Page 9 Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 10: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning 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 vehicle to make sure the bulb works.
Page 11 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”...
Page 12 Instrument Cluster 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.
Page 13 Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant temperature (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high.
Page 14 Instrument Cluster 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 Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working.
Page 15: Gauges
Instrument Cluster Turn 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 not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Page 16 Instrument Cluster 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.
Page 17 Instrument Cluster • With 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 Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset.
Page 18: Entertainment Systems
TONE WARNING: 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.
Page 19 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To 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;...
Page 20: Am/Fm Stereo With Cd
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped) WARNING: 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.
Page 21 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.
Page 22 Entertainment Systems 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.
Page 23: Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd
CD/Cassette system (if equipped) WARNING: 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.
Page 24 Entertainment Systems 1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up. With the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. With 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.
Page 25 Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 7. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access RDS on/off. Press SEL-TEXT to toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name mode.
Page 26 Entertainment Systems 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 six strong 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.
Page 27 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: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations, selections or CD tracks.
Page 28: Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd
(if equipped) WARNING: 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.
Page 29 2. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 3. TUNE/CAT: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your system may be equipped with Satellite ready capability.
Page 30 Entertainment Systems FADE: Press FADE; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the SEL-TEXT rear/front speakers. FADE 8. SEL-TEXT: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu functions. TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your system may be equipped with Satellite ready capability.
Page 31 Entertainment Systems Occupancy mode (Available on Audiophile audios only): Press MENU until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press SEL-TEXT select ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS occupancy mode. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
Page 32 Entertainment Systems 13. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 mode. 14. CD: Press to enter CD mode. Press CD and a preset to select a specific CD to play. 15. SAT: Your system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer.
Page 33 (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Dirty, warped or damaged CDs, irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
Page 34: Climate Controls
Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 35: Automatic Temperature Control
Climate Controls 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. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1.
Page 36 Climate Controls 3. Fan speed: Turn 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.
Page 37: Rear Window Defroster
Climate Controls • 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 park gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
Page 38: Lights
Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
Page 39 4. Place the headlamp switch in the autolamp position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 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.
Page 40: Headlamps
Lights PANEL 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.
Page 41 Lights • (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).
Page 42: Turn Signal Control
Lights 8. Locate the horizontal adjuster for each headlamp. Turn 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.
Page 43: Bulb Replacement
Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) Rotate the lens to illuminate the lamp. With 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.
Page 44 Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
Page 45 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.
Page 46 Lights 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 the lamp assembly. 2.
Page 47 Lights Replacing front sidemarker bulb To 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.
Page 48 Lights 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.
Page 49 Lights 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.
Page 50: Driver Controls
Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield 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. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: •...
Page 51: Steering Wheel Adjustment
TILT STEERING WHEEL To 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.
Page 52 Driver Controls • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Page 53: Power Windows
POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Page 54: Mirrors
Driver Controls INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 55 Driver Controls To 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 position to lock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated...
Page 56: Speed Control
Driver Controls • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 2.5 inches (65 mm) of maximum travel.
Page 57 • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: •...
Page 58 Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the SET - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET - control to operate the Tap-Down function.
Page 59 STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Audio control features In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select the next preset station within the current radio band. In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: •...
Page 60: Message Center
Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With 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. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status.
Page 61 Driver Controls Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Trip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy •...
Page 62 Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •...
Page 63 Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.
Page 64 Driver Controls The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE — PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL 2. WASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES —...
Page 65 Driver Controls Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Oil Minder Start Value 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.
Page 66 Driver Controls • They will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Fuel level low Overdrive ON/OFF...
Page 67 Driver Controls CHECK AIR SUSPENSION — Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. FUEL LEVEL LOW —...
Page 68 Driver Controls To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the following: 1. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”...
Page 69 Driver Controls INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key. If equipped with a perimeter alarm system, the remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed.
Page 70: Locks And Security
Locks and Security 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.
Page 71 Auto-relock The autolock feature repeats when: • a door is opened and closed while the engine is running, • you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Auto-unlock The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when: •...
Page 72 Locks and Security 7. With the ignition still in the on position, for the autolock feature, press the unlock control once then press the lock control once. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.
Page 73 To 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.
Page 74 Locks and Security 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.
Page 75 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.
Page 76 Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
Page 77 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).
Page 78: Anti-Theft System
Locks and Security KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, you 7 8 9 0 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. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system.
Page 79 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. To store a third personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode.
Page 80 Locks and Security 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.
Page 81 Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro)
Page 82 Locks and Security 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. You 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 momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine.
Page 83 Locks and Security Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
Page 84 Locks and Security 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait at least 20 seconds and repeat this procedure from Step 1. 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.
Page 85: Seating And Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints WARNING: To 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.
Page 86 Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: 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.
Page 87 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: 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.
Page 88 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
Page 89 Seating and Safety Restraints 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.
Page 90: Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with cup holders in the rear seat armrest. To access the cup holders, fold the armrest down. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.
Page 91 Seating and Safety Restraints • 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 work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions.
Page 92 Seating and Safety Restraints 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 airbag.
Page 93 Seating and Safety Restraints 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.
Page 94 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
Page 95 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: 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. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident.
Page 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) WARNING: 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.
Page 97 Seating and Safety Restraints 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.
Page 98 This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode WARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly.
Page 99 Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your 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. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down.
Page 100 Seating and Safety Restraints Belt-Minder The Belt-Minder 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.
Page 101 Seating and Safety Restraints If... 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...
Page 102 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” “I have an airbag” “I’d rather be thrown clear” WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder chime.
Page 103 Seating and Safety Restraints Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: •...
Page 104: Airbags
Seating and Safety Restraints • This will enable the Belt-Minder 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 seconds again.
Page 105 WARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealer inspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steering column assembly could result in severe injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 106 WARNING: 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 child restraint.
Page 107 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
Page 108 Seating and Safety Restraints The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags) • safety belt pretensioners • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter.
Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat, • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, •...
Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. • When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit.
Page 111 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
Page 112 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if 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).
Page 113 If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’s Guide.
Page 114 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.
Page 115 Seating and Safety Restraints The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.
Page 116: Child Restraints
Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle.
Page 117 Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less toddlers (generally age four or younger) Small Children who have outgrown or no children longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are...
Page 118 Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below LATCH (lower Restraint Child anchors Type Weight and top tether anchor) Rear Up to facing 48 lb child seat (21 kg) Forward Up to facing...
Page 119 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
Page 120 Seating and Safety Restraints 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 children of different heights, ages and weights. Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt-positioning boosters (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always properly wear safety belts.
Page 121 Seating and Safety Restraints When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Page 122 Seating and Safety Restraints 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 the belt webbing is not twisted. 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...
Page 123 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
Page 124 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: 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 child restraint.
Page 125 Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information.
Page 126 Seating and Safety Restraints Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 578 mm (23 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center.
Page 127 Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Page 128 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro)
Page 129 Seating and Safety Restraints Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion, while minimizing slouching.
Page 130 Seating and Safety Restraints Types 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.
Page 131 Seating and Safety Restraints 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.
Page 132 Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the...
Page 133: Tires, Wheels And Loading
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Page 134 Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: 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. Temperature 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 dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 135: Tire Inflation
Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
Page 136 Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Page 137 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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.
Page 138 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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...
Page 139 B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford dealer. 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.
Page 140 The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Page 141 • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: 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.
Page 142 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) 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 before tire rotation.
Page 143 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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.
Page 144 Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
Page 145 12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: 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 course as a tire graded 100.
Page 146 Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires “LT” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1.
Page 147 Tires, Wheels and Loading 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.
Page 148: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
Tires, Wheels and Loading 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 or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
Page 149 The Tire 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.
Page 150 Tires, Wheels and Loading Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The Low Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low. Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under inflated and need to be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure.
Page 151 Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Solid Warning Light Tire(s) under-inflated Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in TPMS malfunction 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 1.
Page 152 Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Flashing Warning Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in Light TPMS malfunction When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your garage), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond immediately to the air added to your tires.
Page 153 Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent. Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body.
Page 154: Vehicle Loading
Tires, Wheels and Loading VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Page 155 WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available.
Page 156 Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) –...
Page 157 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
Page 158 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb.
Page 159 The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and four friends average 220 lb.
Page 160: Trailer Towing
Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension.
Page 161 WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR.
Page 162 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective.
Page 163: Recreational Towing
Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. All vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
Page 164: Driving
Driving 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.
Page 165 WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately.
Page 166 Driving 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1.
Page 167 You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E 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.
Page 168 Driving 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 system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical source.
Page 169 • Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition (not patched or spliced). Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C). Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged (cheater) adapters.
Page 170: Brakes
Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for scheduled maintenance. 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.
Page 171 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 with loss of front braking traction.
Page 172 Driving Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To 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.
Page 173: Traction Control
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) The Traction 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 Traction Control™...
Page 174: Air Suspension
Driving STEERING To 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: •...
Page 175: Transmission Operation
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.
Page 176 Driving 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.
Page 177 To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park).
Page 178 Driving • 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.
Page 179 Driving 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).
Page 180: Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...
Page 181: Hazard Flasher Switch
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.
Page 182: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
Roadside Emergencies • 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 The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
Page 183: Fuses And Relays
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the on position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5.
Page 184 Roadside Emergencies Fuse Mini Standard rating fuses fuses — — — — — — — — Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
Page 185 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Ignition (START) - Starter relay coil, DTRS Power mirrors, Mirror switch, Keypad switch, Decklid switch, DDM, Cluster Ignition (START) - Audio mute, Police PDB (Police vehicles only) LCM (switch illumination),...
Page 186 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Taxi, Adjustable pedals Ignition (ON) - EATC module, A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual A/C only), A/C blower relay coil OBD II Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual...
Page 187 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — 7.5A Relay 1 Full ISO relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
Page 188 Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 30A* 20A* 10A* 20A* 10A* 15A* 30A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Ignition switch Spot lights (Police vehicles only) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power, Canister vent Fuel relay feed...
Page 189 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 20A* 25A* 20A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 15A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 40A** 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Audio (Subwoofer) Police tray lamps (Police vehicles only)
Page 190 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 20A** 20A** 30A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 50A** 50A** 50A** 50A** 50A** ⁄ ISO relay — ⁄ ISO relay ⁄ ISO relay — ⁄ ISO relay 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Police accessory battery feed 3...
Page 191: Changing Tires
Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — — ⁄ ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay — Diode — 20A Circuit breaker 20A Circuit breaker * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by an authorized dealer.
Page 192 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
Page 193 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 • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire •...
Page 194 Roadside Emergencies When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing 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.
Page 195 WARNING: 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 of the Owner’s Guide for more information. 2. Remove the lug wrench from the jack.
Page 196 Roadside Emergencies WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 197 • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. WARNING: To 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.
Page 198: Wheel Lug Nut Torque
20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.
Page 199: Jump Starting
JUMP STARTING WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle.
Page 200 Roadside Emergencies 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.
Page 201 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.
Page 202 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
Page 203 Roadside Emergencies 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 conditions.
Page 204: Wrecker Towing
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 slingbelt towing procedure. Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the off position (if equipped).
Page 205 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: •...
Page 206: Customer Assistance
A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
Page 207 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager, Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager. 3. If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better, please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center: •...
Page 208 Customer Assistance In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB...
Page 209 THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.
Page 210 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Page 211 Customer Assistance If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
Page 212: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153);...
Page 213: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
Customer Assistance You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510.
Page 214: Cleaning
Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid.
Page 215 WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (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 racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area.
Page 216 Cleaning ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
Page 217 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 Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42).
Page 218 Cleaning 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.
Page 219 • 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.
Page 220 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your 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.
Page 221: Maintenance And Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To 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 Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and services are covered.
Page 222: Engine Compartment
Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3.
Page 223 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, streaking and smearing.
Page 224: Engine Oil
Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. Turn the blade as much as possible to gain access to the lock tab (A). Using a skinny tool, push the lock tab (A) to release the blade from the arm loop and pull the blade from the arm.
Page 225 Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
Page 226 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 227: Battery
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
Page 228 Maintenance and Specifications Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery.
Page 229: Engine Coolant
Maintenance and Specifications 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
Page 230 Maintenance and Specifications should be maintained at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration.
Page 231 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine...
Page 232 Maintenance and Specifications • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant.
Page 233 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Page 234 Maintenance and Specifications If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.
Page 235: Fuel Information
Maintenance and Specifications Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage.
Page 236 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. WARNING: If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in...
Page 237 Maintenance and Specifications clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline and/or ethanol vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction.
Page 238 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container.
Page 239 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
Page 240 Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro)
Page 241 Maintenance and Specifications Octane recommendations Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are (R+M)/2 METHOD using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. Unleaded Gasoline Engines Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular”...
Page 242 Maintenance and Specifications FFV engine (if equipped) To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, it may be equipped with a yellow fuel cap with the text “E85/Gasoline”, or check if there is a label on the fuel filler door. It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85.
Page 243 Maintenance and Specifications (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter.
Page 244 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled.
Page 245 Maintenance and Specifications • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy.
Page 246 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Page 247 Maintenance and Specifications it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal also lists engine displacement. Please consult your Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for complete emission warranty information.
Page 248 Maintenance and Specifications Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing Some state/provincial and local governments may have Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the Service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined...
Page 249 Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C).
Page 250 Maintenance and Specifications 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.
Page 251 Maintenance and Specifications 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.
Page 252: Air Filter(S)
Maintenance and Specifications 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.
Page 253: Part Numbers
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or 2009 Crown Victoria (cro)
Page 254 Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
Page 255: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities
Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 256 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 257 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 258: Engine Data
Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L V8 engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) Compression ratio Engine drivebelt routing 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 4.6L FFV V8 engine 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol...
Page 259 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic 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 structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s...
Page 260 Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6.
Page 261: Accessories
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 vehicle.
Page 262 Accessories 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 or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label).
Page 263: Index
ABS (see Brakes) ...170 Air cleaner filter ...252–253 Air conditioning ...35 Air suspension ...174 description ...174 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...104, 113 and child safety seats ...106 description ...104, 113 disposal ...116 driver airbag ...107, 114 indicator light ...113, 115 operation ...107, 114 passenger airbag ...107, 114 side airbag ...113...
Page 264 ...233, 255 specifications ...255 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...56 Cupholder(s) ...90 Customer Assistance ...180 Ford Extended Service Plan ...210 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...211 Getting roadside assistance ...180 Getting the service you need ...206 Ordering additional owner’s...
Page 265 Floor mats ...68 Fluid capacities ...255 Fuel ...235 calculating fuel economy ...62, 242 cap ...238 capacity ...255 choosing the right fuel ...240 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...245 detergent in fuel ...240 filling your vehicle with fuel ...235, 238, 243 filter, specifications ...235, 253 fuel pump shut-off switch ...182 improving fuel economy ...242...
Page 266 Index Lamps autolamp system ...38 bulb replacement specifications chart ...44 daytime running light ...39 headlamps ...38 headlamps, flash to pass ...39 instrument panel, dimming ...40 interior lamps ...42–44 replacing bulbs ...44 LATCH anchors ...124 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...171 Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ...175 Load limits ...154...
Page 267 replacement/additional transmitters ...76 replacing the batteries ...75 Roadside assistance ...180 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...90, 94–99 Safety Canopy ...113 Safety defects, reporting ..212–213 Safety restraints ...90, 94–99 Belt-Minder ...100 extension assembly ...98 for adults ...95–98 for children ...116 lap belt ...96 Occupant Classification Sensor ...92 warning light and chime ...99...
Page 268 Index Transmission ...175 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...175 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...250 fluid, refill capacities ...255 lubricant specifications ...255 Trunk ...72 remote release ...69, 75 Turn signal ...42 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...259 Vehicle loading ...154 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ventilating your vehicle ...167...

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