Table Of Contents - Ford 2004 Crown Victoria Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Notices6
Emission Warranty6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Notice To Owners Of Natural Gas Fueled Vehicles7
Notice To Owners Of Severe Duty Vehicles7
Special Instructions7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Standard Instrument Cluster10
Optional Instrument Cluster10
The Check Engine10
Check Fuel Cap Light11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light12
Air Bag Readiness Light12
Safety Belt Light12
Engine Oil Pressure Light12
Low Fuel Light13
Turn Signal Light13
High Beams Light13
Message Center Indicator Lights14
Speed Control Light14
Door Ajar Light14
Trunk Ajar Light14
Gauges15
Standard Instrument Cluster Gauges15
Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges15
Speedometer: Indicates The Current Vehicle Speed15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Odometer: Registers The Total Kilometers (Miles) Of The Vehicle17
Trip Odometer: Registers The Kilometers (Miles) Of Individual Journeys17
Battery Voltage Gauge18
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge18
Fuel Gauge19
Entertainment Systems20
Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd20
Treble20
Fade21
Shuf (Shuffle)21
Dolby21
Ff (Fast Forward)21
Setting The Clock22
Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Radio23
Am/Fm Stereo26
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette28
Cd Changer30
Radio Frequencies31
Radio Reception Factors32
Cassette/Player Care32
Cd/Cd Player Care32
Climate Controls34
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System34
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System35
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature36
Rear Window Defroster37
Lights38
Headlamp Control38
Autolamp Control38
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)38
High Beams39
Flash To Pass39
Panel Dimmer Control39
Domelamp Control39
Aiming The Headlamps40
Turn Signal Control40
Map/Courtesy Lamps40
Bulb Replacement41
Using The Right Bulbs41
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs42
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs43
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs44
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs45
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs45
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs46
Driver Controls47
Multi-Function Lever47
Windshield Wiper/Washer Features47
Changing The Wiper Blades47
Tilt Steering Wheel48
Illuminated Visor Mirror48
Steering Wheel Adjustment48
Overhead Console Without Moon Roof49
Electronic Compass Display49
Compass Zone Adjustment49
Overhead Console With Moon Roof50
Compass Calibration Adjustment50
Compass Mode50
Zone Variation Mode51
Calibration Mode52
Homelink Mode53
Train Mode53
Rolling Code Programming54
Transmit Mode55
Erase Mode55
Homelink Default Code Mode56
Auxiliary Power Point56
Power Windows57
One Touch Down57
Power Side View Mirrors58
Window Lock58
Heated Outside Mirrors58
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals59
Fold-Away Mirrors59
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror59
Speed Control60
Setting Speed Control60
Disengaging Speed Control61
Resuming A Set Speed61
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control61
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control62
Turning Off Speed Control62
Steering Wheel Controls63
Radio Control Features63
Climate Control Features63
Moon Roof63
Homelink Wireless Control System64
Programming64
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming66
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System67
Erasing Homelink Buttons67
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button67
Electronic Message Center68
Selectable Features68
Reset68
E/M68
Message Center Functions69
Distance To Empty (Dte)69
Select69
Avg Fuel Economy (Average Fuel Economy)70
Trip A And Trip B71
Avg Speed (Average Speed)71
Interior Trunk Control71
Cell Phone Use72
Center Console72
Positive Retention Floor Mat72
Locks And Security73
Keys73
Power Door Locks73
Smart Locks73
Childproof Door Locks74
Interior Luggage Compartment Release74
Remote Entry System75
Anti-Theft System75
Unlocking The Doors76
Locking The Doors76
Deactivating/Activating The Horn Chirp And Flash Confirmation Feature76
Sounding A Panic Alarm77
Opening The Trunk77
Replacing The Battery77
Replacing Lost Transmitters79
Illuminated Entry79
Autolock80
Relock80
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature80
Keyless Entry System81
Programming A Personal Entry Code81
Erasing Personal Code82
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System83
Theft Indicator83
Unlocking The Doors And Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System83
Locking Doors With The Keyless Entry System83
Automatic Arming84
Automatic Disarming84
Key Information84
Programming Spare Keys85
Seating And Safety Restraints87
Adjustable Head Restraints87
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat87
Using The Manual Recline Function88
Using The Power Lumbar Support89
Heated Seats89
Adjusting The Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls90
Safety Restraints91
Personal Safety System91
How Does The Personal Safety System Work92
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints92
Front Crash Severity Sensor92
Driver's Seat Position Sensor93
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors93
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors93
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational93
Safety Restraints Precautions94
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts95
Energy Management Feature96
Vehicle Sensitive Mode96
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode96
Automatic Locking Mode96
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode97
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode97
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode98
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment98
Lap Belts99
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt99
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime99
Beltminder100
Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts101
One Time Disable102
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature102
Safety Belt Extension Assembly104
Safety Belt Maintenance104
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)105
Important Srs Precautions105
Children And Air Bags107
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work107
Determining If The System Is Operational109
Side Air Bag System109
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work110
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational111
Child Restraints112
Important Child Restraint Precautions112
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles112
Child Booster Seats113
When Children Should Use Booster Seats113
Types Of Booster Seats114
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts114
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats115
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts116
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps119
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments121
Driving124
Starting124
Positions Of The Ignition124
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle124
Important Safety Precautions125
Starting The Engine127
Using The Engine Block Heater127
Brakes128
Important Ventilating Information128
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)129
Using Abs129
Abs Warning Lamp130
Parking Brake With Auto-Release130
Traction Control131
Steering132
Air Suspension System133
Speed Sensitive Steering133
Automatic Transmission Operation134
Brake-Shift Interlock134
Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission135
P (Park)135
R (Reverse)136
N (Neutral)136
D (Overdrive)136
Drive137
2 (Second)137
1 (First)137
Forced Downshifts137
Traction-Lok Axle138
Driving Through Water138
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow138
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer139
Cargo Weight139
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)139
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)139
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)140
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)140
Trailer Towing141
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)141
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight141
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight141
Preparing To Tow142
Hitches142
Safety Chains142
Trailer Brakes142
Trailer Lamps143
Driving While You Tow143
Servicing After Towing143
Trailer Towing Tips143
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)144
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat144
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles144
Roadside Emergencies145
Getting Roadside Assistance145
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch146
Hazard Flasher Switch146
Fuses And Relays147
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel148
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color148
Fuses Codes Table149
Power Distribution Box151
The High-Current Fuses Codes Table152
Changing Tires155
Relays155
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information155
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information156
Tire Change Procedure157
Jack Location - Front159
Jack Location - Rear159
Jump Starting161
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications161
Preparing Your Vehicle For Jump Starting162
Connecting The Jumper Cables162
Jump Starting Procedure164
Removing The Jumper Cables165
Wrecker Towing167
Customer Assistance168
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)176
Cleaning177
Washing The Exterior177
Waxing177
Paint Chips177
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers Cleaning178
Engine Cleaning178
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts179
Windows And Wiper Blades179
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning180
Interior Trim Cleaning180
Interior Cleaning180
Leather Seats Cleaning181
Underbody Cleaning181
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products182
Maintenance And Specifications183
Service Recommendations183
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle183
Working With The Engine On183
Opening The Hood184
Engine Compartment Components185
Windshield Washer Fluid186
Engine Oil186
Checking The Engine Oil186
Adding Engine Oil188
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations189
Battery190
Checking Engine Coolant192
Adding Engine Coolant193
Recycled Engine Coolant195
Coolant Refill Capacity196
Severe Climates196
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling197
Fuel Information198
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated198
Fuel Filler Cap200
Choosing The Right Fuel201
Octane Recommendations202
Fuel Quality202
Cleaner Air202
Running Out Of Fuel202
Fuel Filter203
Fuel Economy203
Measuring Techniques203
Filling The Tank203
Calculating Fuel Economy204
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits204
Emission Control System206
Epa Window Sticker206
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)207
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid208
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing208
Brake Fluid Reservoir209
Transmission Fluid209
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid209
Low Fluid Level210
Correct Fluid Level210
High Fluid Level211
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels211
Air Filter Maintenance212
Changing The Air Filter Element212
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading213
Treadwear213
Traction Aa A B C213
Temperature A B C214
Glossary Of Tire Terminology214
Tire Information214
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall215
Information on "P" Type Tires215
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires218
Tire Care219
Information on "T" Type Tires219
Location Of The Tire Label219
Tire Inflation Pressure219
Tire And Wheel Alignment221
Tire Rotation221
Tire Wear223
Tire Replacement Requirements224
Safety Practices224
Snow Tires And Chains225
Highway Hazards225
Motorcraft Part Numbers226
Refill Capacities227
Lubricant Specifications228
Engine Data230
Vehicle Dimensions (At Curb Mass)230
Identifying Your Vehicle232
Certification Label232
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)232
Engine Number233
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations233
Truck Application233
Passenger Car Application234
Accessories235
Index237