Ford 2003 Crown Victoria Manuals

Ford 2003 Crown Victoria Manuals

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Ford 2003 Crown Victoria Owner's Manual

Ford 2003 Crown Victoria Owner's Manual (249 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.03 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
4
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

10
- Optional Instrument Cluster
  10
- Standard Instrument Cluster
  10
- Warning and Control Lights
  10
  - Warning Lights and Chimes
    10
  - Check Fuel Cap
    11
  - Light Is Blinking
    11
  - Light Remains on
    11
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    12
  - Brake System Warning
    12
  - Air Bag Readiness
    13
  - Charging System
    13
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    13
  - Safety Belt
    13
  - Air Suspension
    14
  - Low Fuel
    14
  - O/D off
    14
  - Turn Signals
    14
  - Door Ajar
    15
  - High Beams
    15
  - Message Center Indicator Lights
    15
  - Speed Control
    15
  - Headlamps on Warning Chime
    16
  - Safety Belt Warning Chime
    16
  - Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges
    16
  - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
    16
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    17
  - Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges
    17
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
    18
  - Battery Voltage Gauge
    19
  - Fuel Gauge
    19
  - Odometer
    20
  - Speedometer
    20
  - Trip Odometer
    21
Entertainment Systems

22
- AM/FM Stereo Cassette with CD
  22
  - Volume/Power Control
    22
  - Bass Adjust
    23
  - Treble Adjust
    23
  - Speaker Balance Adjust
    23
  - Speaker Fade Adjust
    24
  - Seek Function in Radio Mode
    24
  - Seek Function in Tape Mode
    24
  - Seek Function in CD Mode
    24
  - Scan Function in Radio Mode
    25
  - Scan Function in Tape Mode
    25
  - Scan Function in CD Mode
    25
  - AM/FM Select
    25
  - Setting Memory Preset Stations
    26
  - Autoset Memory Preset
    26
  - Starting Autoset Memory Preset
    26
  - Setting the Clock with Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
    26
  - Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
    27
  - Tape/CD Select
    27
  - Rewind
    27
  - Fast Forward
    28
  - Tape Direction Select
    28
  - Eject Function
    28
  - Dolby Noise Reduction
    28
  - Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
    29
  - Traffic
    29
  - Program Type
    29
  - Show
    30
  - Shuffle Feature
    30
  - Mute Mode
    30
- Am/Fm Stereo Cassette
  31
  - AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
    34
  - AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
    34
  - Radio Station Memory Preset
    34
  - Tape Select
    36
  - Automatic Music Search
    36
- AM/FM Stereo
  38
- CD Changer
  42
Climate Controls

47
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
  47
  - Fan Speed Control
    47
  - Temperature Control Knob
    47
  - Operating Tips
    48
  - Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System
    49
  - Automatic Operation
    49
  - Temperature Selection
    50
  - Temperature Conversion
    50
  - Displaying Outside Temperature
    50
  - Fan Speed
    51
  - Manual Override Controls
    51
  - Max A/C
    51
  - Norm A/C
    51
  - To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather Conditions
    52
  - Rear Window Defroster
    53
Lights

54
- Autolamp Control
  54
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  54
- Headlamp Control
  54
- Aiming the Headlamps
  55
- Domelamp Control
  55
- Flash to Pass
  55
- Panel Dimmer Control
  55
- Bulb Replacement
  56
  - Map/Courtesy Lamps
    56
  - Replacing Exterior Bulbs
    56
- Turn Signal Control
  56
Driver Controls

63
- Maintenance and Care of Windshield Wiper Blades
  63
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  63
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Features
  63
- Overhead Console Without Moon Roof
  64
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  64
  - Tilt Steering
    64
  - To Replace the Wiper Blades
    64
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    65
  - Electronic Compass Display
    65
  - Storage Compartment
    65
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    66
  - Compass Mode
    66
  - Overhead Console with Moon Roof
    66
  - Zone Variation Mode
    67
  - Calibration Mode
    68
  - Homelink Mode
    69
  - Train Mode
    69
  - Rolling Code Programming
    70
  - Transmit Mode
    71
  - Erase Mode
    72
  - Homelink Default Code Mode
    72
  - To Erase All Three Homelink Channel Codes
    72
  - Auxiliary Power Point
    73
  - One Touch down
    74
- Power Windows
  74
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    75
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    75
  - Window Lock
    75
  - Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
    76
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    76
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
    76
  - To Turn Speed Control off
    77
  - To Turn Speed Control on
    77
  - To Set a Higher Set Speed
    78
  - To Set a Speed
    78
  - To Disengage Speed Control
    79
  - To Set a Lower Set Speed
    79
  - Indicator Light
    80
  - To Return to a Previously Set Speed
    80
  - Climate Control Features
    81
  - Moon Roof
    81
  - Radio Control Features
    81
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    81
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    82
  - Programming
    82
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    84
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    85
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    85
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    85
  - E/M
    86
  - Electronic Message Center
    86
  - Reset
    86
  - Selectable Features
    86
  - Distance to Empty (Dte)
    87
  - Message Center Functions
    87
  - Select
    87
  - Avg Fuel Economy
    88
  - Activating Overdrive
    89
  - Avg Speed
    89
  - Overdrive Control
    89
  - TRIP a and TRIP B
    89
  - Fuel Door Release
    90
  - Cell Phone Use
    91
  - Fuel Filler Door Override Release
    91
  - Interior Trunk Control
    91
  - Center Console
    92
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat
    92
Locks and Security

93
- Keys
  93
  - Power Door Locks
    93
  - Smart Locks
    93
  - Childproof Door Locks
    94
  - Interior Luggage Compartment Release
    94
  - Remote Entry System
    95
- Anti-Theft System
  95
  - Unlocking the Doors
    96
  - Locking the Doors
    96
  - Deactivating/Activating the Horn Chirp and Flash Confirmation Feature
    96
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    97
  - Opening the Trunk
    97
  - Replacing the Battery
    97
  - To Replace the Battery
    98
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    98
  - Illuminated Entry
    99
  - Autolock
    99
  - Relock
    99
  - Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
    99
  - Keyless Entry System
    100
  - Programming Your Own Entry Code
    101
  - Erasing Personal Code
    101
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    102
  - Theft Indicator
    102
  - Locking Doors with the Keyless Entry System
    102
  - Automatic Arming
    103
  - Automatic Disarming
    103
  - Key Information
    103
  - Programming Spare Keys
    104
Seating and Safety Restraints

106
- Adjustable Head Restraints
  106
- Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
  106
- Heated Seats
  108
- Using the Power Lumbar Support
  108
- Adjusting the Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls
  109
- Personal Safety System
  110
- Safety Restraints
  110
  - Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints
    111
  - Front Crash Severity Sensor
    111
  - How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
    111
  - Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
    112
  - Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
    112
  - Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS)
    112
  - Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
    113
  - Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
    113
  - Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
    113
  - Safety Restraints Precautions
    114
  - Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
    115
  - Energy Management Feature
    115
  - Vehicle Sensitive Mode
    115
  - Automatic Locking Mode
    116
  - How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
    116
  - Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode
    116
  - When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
    116
  - How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
    117
  - Adjusting the Front Center Seat Lap Belt
    118
  - Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
    118
  - Lap Belts
    118
  - Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
    119
  - Beltminder
    120
  - Conditions of Operation
    120
  - One Time Disable
    122
  - Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
    123
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly
    124
  - Safety Belt Maintenance
    124
  - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
    125
  - Important SRS Precautions
    125
  - Children and Air Bags
    127
  - How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
    127
  - Determining if the System Is Operational
    129
  - Side Air Bag System
    129
  - How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
    130
  - Children and Safety Belts
    132
  - Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
    132
  - Important Child Restraint Precautions
    132
  - Safety Restraints for Children
    132
  - Child Booster Seats
    133
  - When Children Should Use Booster Seats
    133
  - The Importance of Shoulder Belts
    134
  - Types of Booster Seats
    134
  - Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
    135
  - Safety Seats for Children
    135
  - When Installing a Child Safety Seat
    136
  - Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
    139
  - Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
    141
Driving

143
- Starting
  143
  - Positions of the Ignition
    143
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    143
  - Important Safety Precautions
    144
  - Before Starting the Vehicle
    144
  - Starting the Engine
    146
  - Using the Engine Block Heater
    146
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    146
  - Important Ventilating Information
    146
- Brakes
  147
  - Using ABS
    148
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    148
  - Parking Brake
    149
- Traction Control
  149
  - Steering
    151
  - Speed Sensitive Steering
    151
  - Air Suspension System
    151
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    152
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    152
  - Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
    153
  - Understanding Gearshift Positions
    153
  - P (Park)
    153
  - Overdrive
    154
  - Drive
    155
  - Forced Downshifts
    155
  - Traction-Lok Axle
    156
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    156
  - Driving through Water
    156
- Vehicle Loading
  156
- Trailer Towing
  158
  - Preparing to Tow
    158
  - Hitches
    158
  - Safety Chains
    159
  - Trailer Brakes
    159
  - Trailer Lamps
    159
  - Driving While You Tow
    159
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    160
  - Launching or Retrieving a Boat
    160
  - Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
    161
  - All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles
    161
Roadside Emergencies

162
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  162
- Using Roadside Assistance
  162
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  163
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  163
- Fuses and Relays
  164
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    165
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    165
  - Power Distribution Box
    168
  - High-Current Fuses
    169
  - Changing the Tires
    171
  - Relays
    171
  - Temporary Spare Tire Information
    172
  - Tire Change Procedure
    172
  - Jack Location-Front
    174
  - Jack Location-Rear
    175
  - Jump Starting Your Vehicle
    176
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    176
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    177
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    179
- Wrecker Towing
  181
Customer Assistance

182
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  190
Cleaning

191
- Washing the Exterior
  191
- Waxing
  191
- Paint Chips
  191
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  192
- Engine
  192
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  193
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  193
- Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
  194
- Interior Trim
  194
- Cleaning Seats Equipped with Side Air Bags
  194
- Interior
  195
- Leather Seats
  195
- Underbody
  195
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
  196
Maintenance and Specifications

197
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  197
- Service Recommendations
  197
- Working with the Engine off
  197
- Opening the Hood
  198
- Working with the Engine on
  198
- 4.6L SOHC V8 Engine
  199
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  199
- Checking the Engine Oil
  200
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  200
- Adding Engine Oil
  202
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  203
- Battery
  204
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    206
  - Engine Coolant
    206
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    207
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    209
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    209
  - Severe Climates
    210
  - What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
    210
  - How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
    211
  - If the Engine Begins to Overheat
    211
- Fuel Information
  212
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    212
  - When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
    212
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    214
  - When Fueling Your Vehicle
    214
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    215
  - Octane Recommendations
    215
  - Cleaner Air
    216
  - Fuel Filter
    216
  - Fuel Quality
    216
  - Running out of Fuel
    216
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    217
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    217
  - Filling the Tank
    217
  - Measuring Techniques
    217
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    218
  - Habits
    218
  - EPA Window Sticker
    219
  - Maintenance
    219
  - Emission Control System
    220
  - Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
    221
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    221
  - Brake Fluid Reservoir
    222
  - Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
    222
  - Transmission Fluid
    222
  - Correct Fluid Level
    223
  - Low Fluid Level
    223
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    224
  - High Fluid Level
    224
  - Air Filter Maintenance
    225
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    225
  - Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    226
  - Traction AA a B C
    226
  - Treadwear
    226
  - Checking the Tire Pressure
    227
  - Servicing Your Tires
    227
  - Temperature a B C
    227
  - Tire Rotation
    227
  - Replacing the Tires
    228
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    229
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    230
- Refill Capacities
  230
- Lubricant Specifications
  232
  - Engine Data
    233
  - Vehicle Dimensions
    233
  - Certification Label
    235
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    235
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    235
  - Engine Number
    236
Accessories

237
- Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
  237
Index

240

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