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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
  • Page 2 Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) Cleaning 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company...

  • 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 Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
  • Page 6 Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 7 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 8 Introduction 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, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
  • Page 9 Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System...
  • Page 11 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, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 13: Powertrain Malfunction Indicator

    Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 14 A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
  • Page 15 • Red: Low Oil Pressure, Charge System, Engine Coolant Over Temperature, Door Ajar • Amber: Low Fuel Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 16 Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to on. With the ignition in on position, a tone will sound for one second (if a door is open). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 17: Gauges

    Refer to the Message center in the Driver Controls chapter to change your display to a digital speedometer. The digital display is more accurate than the analog gauge and may not match. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 18 • Without message center Press and release the button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset, press the button again until the trip reading is 000000.0 miles. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 19 The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 20: 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 21 To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the display. Continue to hold CLK as you press TUNE to decrease increase the minutes. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...

  • Page 22: 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 23 MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press 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 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 24 12. CD: Press to enter CD mode if a CD is already present in the system. In radio mode, the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded into the system. 13. AM: Press to select the AM frequency. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 25: Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd

    Single 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 26 Press again to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume. 6. SEL/TEXT: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu functions. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BASS SEL-TEXT TREB...
  • Page 27 Occupancy mode (Available only on Premium Sound audios): Press MENU repeatedly until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press SEL-TEXT to select ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEATS or REAR SEATS occupancy mode. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems SEL-TEXT SEL-TEXT...
  • Page 28 Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 29 18. CD/TAPE: Press to toggle between CD and TAPE mode. In radio and tape mode, the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded into the system. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...

  • Page 30: Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd

    Note: With the ignition turned off, you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clock. Premium Sound AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped) 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 31 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 32 RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BASS...
  • Page 33 The level will appear in the display. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press SEL-TEXT to increase/decrease the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 34 CD tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. SHUF (Shuffle): Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 35 10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation. Don’t: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
  • Page 36 (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 37: Climate Controls

    • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...

  • Page 38: Automatic Temperature Control

    The fan speed will remain automatic unless the thumbwheel is turned all the way to LO. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 39 MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...

  • Page 40: Rear Window Defroster

    This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 41: Lights

    3. Place the ignition switch in the on position and then back to off. 4. Place the headlamp switch in the autolamp position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 42 (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 43: Headlamps

    1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
  • Page 44 If the left edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow the next step to adjust it. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 45: Turn Signal Control

    If equipped with remote keyless entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the on position. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 46: Bulb Replacement

    “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 47 1. Make sure the 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights...
  • Page 48 The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 49 5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 50 Replacing tail/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs The tail lamp and brake/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 51 2. Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 52 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 53: Driver Controls

    When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 54: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 55 • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 56: Power Windows

    Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 57 Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...

  • Page 58: Mirrors

    Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) (if equipped)

  • Page 59: Speed Control

    The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
  • Page 60 Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 61 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
  • Page 62 In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 63: Message Center

    The indicator always illuminates with the highest severity rating of the warnings displayed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 64 • Trip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • Trip elapsed drive time Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 65 It is important to press the RESET control (press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 66 Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System Check • Display (odometer/speedometer) • Text Size (normal/large) • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Oil Minder Start Value 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 67 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES — OK — FAILED RED — FAILED AMBER Display Type 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change the display. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 68 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 69 Warning display Door ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Fuel level low 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Status Warning cannot be reset Warning returns after 10 minutes...
  • Page 70 RESET to clear the warning. TRUNK AJAR — Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. OVERDRIVE OFF — Displayed when the overdrive is enabled or disabled. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from off to on.
  • Page 71 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” is displayed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 72 This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Security chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 73: Locks And Security

    • 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). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 74 If any door, the hood, or the deck lid is open, the horn will chirp twice, and the procedure will need to be performed again. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 75 Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 76 Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 77 If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 78 (5 km/h) if the ignition is in the accessory or on position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) , the horn will chirp once...
  • Page 79 • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your authorized dealer for programming, or • Perform the following programming procedure yourself: 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 80 • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 81: Anti-Theft System

    2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a second personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 82 After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can unlock all doors (press 3 • 4) and release the trunk (press 5 • 6) as long as the controls are pressed within five seconds of each other. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 83 TX Frequency: 134,2 kHz -8,1 dBµA/m @ 10 m Country Name Type Approval Number American Samoa (USA) See USA Bahrain DLM/GEN/18/18/16 Barbados 340/3 Vol.II Canada CANADA: 3043104475A China CMII ID:2005DJ0428 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 84 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 85 The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 86 1 (off) to the 3 (on) position (maintain ignition in 3 (on) for at least one second). This step will program your new key. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait at least 20 seconds and repeat this procedure from Step 1. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 87 You may repeat Steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 88: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 89 WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 90 Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 91 Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 92 The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 93: Safety Restraints

    • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 94 The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 95 The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 96 If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 97 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 98 • The energy management feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 99 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 100 Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 101 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 102 The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.
  • Page 103 3 mph (5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
  • Page 104 “Crashes are rare events” “I’m not going far” “Belts are uncomfortable” “I was in a hurry” “Safety belts don’t work” 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light...
  • Page 105 The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Consider... Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.
  • Page 106 • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 107: Airbags

    (SRS) is provided. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 108 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 109 NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 110 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 111 The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 112 • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 113 • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 114 Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 115 Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Passenger Airbag...
  • Page 116 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 117 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 118 The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 119 If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 120: 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 121 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 122 A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child’s height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) below by “X”...
  • Page 123 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 124 Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 125 Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 126 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 127 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 128 There should be no more than 1 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 129 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 130 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 131 The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 132 For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 133 Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child, remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 134 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. Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better.
  • Page 135 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 136 For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 137 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.

  • Page 138: 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 139 • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 140: 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 141 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 142 For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 143 You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 144 (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 145 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 146 Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 147 U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 148 These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 149 Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 150 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
  • Page 151 4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 152 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 153: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    TPMS to continue to function properly. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 154 The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 155 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 156 Solid Warning Tire(s) Light under-inflated Spare tire in TPMS malfunction 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
  • Page 157 Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in use.

  • Page 158: Vehicle Loading

    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 159 Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
  • Page 160 GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 161 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 162 GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 163 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 164: Trailer Towing

    Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 165 • To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 166 P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 167: Recreational Towing

    Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...

  • Page 168: Driving

    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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 169 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 170 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C), you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 171 If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 172 • 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ethanol, an engine block...

  • Page 173: Brakes

    While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for scheduled maintenance. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 174 If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
  • Page 175 If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving BRAKE...
  • Page 176 Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Pull the lever to release the parking brake. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...

  • Page 177: Traction Control

    If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control™ button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 178: Air Suspension

    • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 179: Transmission Operation

    Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to 2 (Accessory). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 180 See your authorized dealer. Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 181 (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving...
  • Page 182 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 183 Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 184: 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 185: 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 186: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

    Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) FUEL RESET...

  • Page 187: Fuses And Relays

    Pink Pink 7.5A Brown Brown Blue Blue Yellow Yellow Natural Natural Green Green — — 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies COLOR Cartridge Maxi Fuse link maxi fuses cartridge fuses — — — —...

  • Page 188: Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

    Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) COLOR...
  • Page 189 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Ignition (START) - Starter relay coil, DTRS Power mirrors, Mirror switch, Keypad switch, Decklid switch, DDM, Cluster...
  • Page 190 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd 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...
  • Page 191 Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
  • Page 192 10A* 20A* 10A* 15A* 30A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd 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 193 20A* 20A* 10A* 40A** 50A** 50A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Audio (Subwoofer) Police tray lamps (Police vehicles only) Instrument panel power point Stop lamp switch Police accessory battery feed 1...
  • Page 194 — ⁄ ISO relay ⁄ ISO relay — ⁄ ISO relay 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Police accessory battery feed 3 (Police vehicles only), Cigar lighter (Non-police vehicles only) ABS module (Valves) Wiper module...

  • Page 195: Changing Tires

    • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 196 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 197 • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
  • Page 198 1. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack could be located: • A — behind the mini spare tire or • B — behind the full size spare tire 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 199 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
  • Page 200 (B). • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 201: Wheel Lug Nut Torque

    WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...

  • Page 202: Jump Starting

    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 203 Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 204 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 205 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 206 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. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 207 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 208: 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. If equipped with an air suspension system, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the off position before your vehicle can be towed.
  • Page 209 Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...

  • Page 210: 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 211 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading 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.
  • Page 212 Dearborn, MI 48126 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 2009 Crown Victoria (cro)
  • Page 213 (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 214 United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 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...
  • Page 215 The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel.

  • Page 216: 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 217: Cleaning

    • After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 218 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 219 • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 220 Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 221 For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
  • Page 222 If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 223 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 224: Maintenance And Specifications

    1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 225 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 226: Engine Compartment

    3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 227 2. Attach the new blade to the arm loop and pull it into place until a click is heard. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 228: Engine Oil

    4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 229 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 230 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 231: Battery

    Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 232 • For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you may experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and driveability problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been relearned. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 233: Engine Coolant

    • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RECYCLE...
  • Page 234 When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. When the engine is cool, add the mixture to the coolant reservoir until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 235 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 236 Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 237 Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
  • Page 238 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 239: Fuel Information

    WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 240 “Fuel Ethanol.” 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 241 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. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 242 “check fuel cap” message comes on, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can come on after several driving events after you’ve refueled your vehicle. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 243 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 244 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. Octane recommendations Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly.
  • Page 245 3,000 miles (4,800 km). See scheduled maintenance information for more information. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 246 For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) indicator may come on.
  • Page 247 Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 248 • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 249 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 250 4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 251 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) indicator remains on, have your vehicle...
  • Page 252 MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 253 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 254 Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 255: Air Filter(S)

    3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 256: Part Numbers

    For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 4.6L SOHC V8 engine...
  • Page 257 Maintenance and Specifications Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.

  • Page 258: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 259 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 260 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 261: Engine Data

    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, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 4.6L FFV V8 engine 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8...
  • Page 262 Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 263 TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Code...

  • Page 264: 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 265 • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessories...

  • Page 266: Index

    Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ...258 refill capacities ...258 traction lok ...179 Battery ...231 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) acid, treating emergencies ...231 jumping a disabled battery ...202 maintenance-free ...231 replacement, specifications ...256 servicing ...231...
  • Page 267 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...215 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...213 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ...42 Defrost rear window ...40 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...253 engine oil ...228 Driving under special conditions ...182...
  • Page 268 Hazard flashers ...185 Head restraints ...88 Headlamps ...41 aiming ...43 autolamp system ...41 bulb specifications ...46 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) daytime running lights ...42 flash to pass ...42 high beam ...42 replacing bulbs ...47 turning on and off ...41...
  • Page 269 ...57 fold away ...58 heated ...58 side view mirrors (power) ...58 Motorcraft parts ...223, 239, 256 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Octane rating ...244 Oil (see Engine oil) ...228 Parking brake ...176 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...256...
  • Page 270 AM/FM single CD ...24 AM/FM stereo ...21 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ...33 AM/FM/Tape/CD ...28 Spark plugs, specifications ...256, 261 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Specification chart, lubricants ...258 Speed control ...59 Starting a flex fuel vehicle ...170 Starting your vehicle ...168–170...
  • Page 271 ...72, 78 Turn signal ...45 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...262 Vehicle loading ...158 Ventilating your vehicle ...171 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index Warning lights (see Lights) ...12 Washer fluid ...227 Water, Driving through ...183 Windows power ...56...

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