Table Of Contents - Ford 2006 Crown Victoria Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions7
Cell Phone Use7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights And Chimes10
Optional Instrument Cluster10
Standard Instrument Cluster10
Check Engine: The Check Engine11
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator (If Equipped)11
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Other Lights And Signals12
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Tachometer16
Fuel Gauge16
Entertainment Systems17
Am/Fm Stereo17
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette19
Ff (Fast Forward)20
Dolby Noise Reduction20
Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd Premium Audio System21
Treb (Treble)22
Fade22
Compression23
Autoset23
Speed Sensitive Volume23
Setting The Clock23
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Cassette System25
Text26
Find Program Type26
Show Type27
Occupancy Mode27
Dolby27
Compression, Autoset27
Cat28
Audiophile Am/Fm Satellite Compatible Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Sound System30
Am/Fm Stereo With Cassette And In-Dash Six Cd30
General Audio Information34
Radio Frequencies34
Radio Reception Factors34
Cassette/Player Care34
Cd/Cd Player Care35
Climate Controls36
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning36
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System37
Rear Window Defroster39
Lights40
Headlamp Control40
Autolamp Control40
High Beams41
Flash To Pass41
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)41
Panel Dimmer Control42
Domelamp Control42
Aiming The Headlamps42
Turn Signal Control42
Interior Lamps43
Map/Courtesy Lamps43
With Overhead Console43
With Overhead Console And Mood Roof43
Bulb Replacement44
Using The Right Bulbs44
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps44
Replacing The Interior Bulbs45
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs45
If A Bulb Is Accidentally Touched46
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs47
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs47
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs50
Driver Controls51
Multi-Fucntion Lever51
Windshield Wiper/Washer Features51
Tilt Steering Wheel51
Steering Wheel Adjustment51
Illuminated Visor Mirror52
Center Console52
Overhead Console Without Moon Roof52
Compass Zone Adjustment53
Compass Calibration Adjustment53
Compass Mode54
Zone Variation Mode54
Calibration Mode55
Homelink Wireless Control System56
Homelink Programming57
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming59
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System60
Erasing Homelink Buttons60
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button61
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)62
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter62
Power Windows62
One Touch Down (Windows)63
Window Lock63
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror63
Exterior Mirrors64
Poser Side View Mirrors64
Fold-Away Mirrors64
Heated Outside Mirrors64
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals65
Speed Control65
Setting Speed Control65
Disengaging Speed Control66
Resuming A Set Speed66
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control67
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control67
Steering Wheel Controls68
Turning Off Speed Control68
Audio Control Features68
Moon Roof69
Climate Control Features (Steering Wheel)69
Homelink Wireless Control System (On The Overhead Console)70
To Operate The Homelink Wireless Control System73
Message Center74
Selectable Features74
Select74
Reset75
Info Menu75
Odometer/Trip Odometer75
Distance To Empty (Dte)75
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)76
Instantaneous Fuel Economy76
Setup Menu77
System Check77
Display Type78
Front Size78
Units (English/Metric)78
Language78
Oil Minder Start Value79
System Warnings79
Interior Trunk Control82
Positive Retention Floor Mat82
Locks And Security83
Keys83
Power Door Locks83
Power Door Trim Switch Inhibit83
Smart Locks84
Childproof Door Locks84
Interior Luggage Compartment Release84
Remote Entry System86
Radio Type Approval Numbers For Remote Entry Receiver86
Unlocking The Doors86
Locking The Doors86
Opening The Trunk87
Sounding A Panic Alarm87
Replacing The Battery87
Replacing Lost Transmitters88
Illuminated Entry89
Autolock90
Auto-Relock90
Auto-Unlock90
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Or Auto-Unlock Feature90
Keyless Entry System91
Programming A Personal Entry Code91
Anti-Theft System91
Erasing Personal Code92
Unlocking The Doors And Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System93
Locking Doors With The Keyless Entry System93
Anti-Scan Feature93
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System93
Radio Type Approval Numbers For Immobiliser System Pats Xcvr94
Anti-Theft Indicator95
Automatic Arming96
Automatic Disarming96
Replacement Keys96
Programming Spare Keys96
Perimeter Alarm System97
Arming The System98
Disarming The System98
Seating And Safety Restraints99
Adjustable Head Restraints99
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat99
Using The Manual Recline Function100
Adjusting The Powe Front Seats - Door Mounted Controls101
Using The Power Lumbar Support103
Heated Seats103
Rear Seats104
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment104
Safety Restraints104
Personal Safety System104
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?105
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints105
Front Crash Severity Sensor106
Driver's Seat Position Sensor106
Front Passenger Sensing System106
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors107
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners107
Frotn Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors107
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational107
Safety Restraints Precautions108
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts109
Energy Management Feature110
Lap Belts110
Vehicle Sensitive Mode110
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode111
Automatic Locking Mode111
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode112
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment112
Safety Belt Extension Assembly113
Safety Belt Maintenance113
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime114
Beltminder114
One Time Disable117
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature117
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)119
Important Srs Precautions119
Children And Airbags121
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?121
Front Passenger Sensing System Info123
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit127
Determining If The System Is Operational128
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System128
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?129
Determining If The Srs Is Operational130
Disposal Of Airbags130
Safety Restraints For Children131
Child Restraint Precautons131
Children And Safety Belts131
Child Booster Seats132
When Children Should Use Booster Seats132
Types Of Booster Seats133
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts134
Safety Seats For Children135
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts136
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps139
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments140
Tires, Wheels And Loading143
Uniform Tire Quality Grading143
Treadwear143
Traction Aa A B C143
Tire Information143
Temperature A B C144
Tires144
Glossary Of Tire Terminology144
Inflating Your Tires145
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure146
Tire Care147
Inspecting Your Tires147
Tire Wear148
Tire Damage148
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)148
Tire Replacement Requirements149
Highway Hazards For Tires150
Tire And Wheel Alignment150
Tire Rotation150
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall151
Information On "P" Type Tires152
Additional Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall For "Lt" Type Tires155
Information On "T" Type Tires156
Location Of The Tire Label156
Snow Tires And Chains157
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer157
Base Curb Weight157
Vehicle Curb Weight158
Payload158
Cargo Weight159
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)160
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)160
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)160
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)161
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)161
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)161
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight161
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit162
Trailer Towing163
Preparing To Tow164
Hitches164
Safety Chains164
Trailer Brakes164
Trailer Lamp165
Driving While You Tow165
Servicing After Towing165
Trailer Towing Tips165
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat166
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)167
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)167
Driving168
Starting168
Positions Of The Ignition168
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle168
Safety Precautions Before Starting The Engine169
Starting The Engine170
If The Engine Does Not Start Within Five Seconds On The First Try170
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicle Only)170
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes171
Important Ventilation Information171
Using The Engine Block Heater171
Brakes172
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)173
Abs Warning Lamp173
Parking Brake With Auto-Release174
Traction Control175
Steering176
Air Suspension System177
Speed Sensitive Steering177
Traction-Lok Axle178
Automatic Transmission Operation178
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission178
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission179
P (Park)181
R (Reverse)181
N (Neutral)181
D (Overdrive)181
Drive182
2 (Second)182
1 (First)183
Forced Downshifts183
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow183
Driving Through Water183
Roadside Emergencies184
Getting Roadside Assistance184
Using Roadside Assistance185
Hazard Flasher Switch185
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch186
Fuses And Relays187
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel188
Power Distribution Box191
Relays195
Changing Tires196
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information196
Tire Change Procedure198
Jack Location200
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications201
Jump Starting202
Connecting The Jumper Cables203
Jump Starting Procedure204
Removing The Jumper Cables205
Wrecker Towing207
Customer Assistance208
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)214
Cleaning215
Washing The Exterior215
Waxing215
Paint Chips215
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers Cleaning216
Engine Cleaning216
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts217
Windows And Wiper Blades217
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning218
Interior Trim218
Interior Cleaning219
Leather Seats Cleaning219
Underbody Cleaning219
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products220
Maintenance And Specifications221
Service Recommendations221
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle221
Engine Compartment Components - 4.6L Sohc V8 Engine222
Opening The Hood222
Windshield Washer Fluid223
Changing The Wiper Blades224
Engine Oil224
Checking The Engine Oil224
Adding Engine Oil226
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendation226
Battery227
Engine Coolant229
Adding Engine Coolant231
Recycled Engine Coolant233
Coolant Refill Capacity233
Severe Climates233
Fail-Safe Cooling Info234
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated234
Fuel Filter235
Fuel Information235
Refueling238
Fuel Filler Cap238
Choosing The Right Fuel239
Octane Recommendations240
Unleaded Gasoline Engines240
Ffv Engine240
Fuel Quality240
Running Out Of Fuel241
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy241
Fuel Measuring Techniques241
Filling The Tank242
Calculating Fuel Economy242
Driving Style And Fuel Economy Habits243
Maintenance Tips244
Conditions244
Epa Window Sticker244
Emission Control System245
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)246
Readingess For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing246
Power Steering Fluid247
Brake Fluid248
Transmission Fluid248
Low Fluid Level249
Correct Fluid Level249
Air Filter250
High Fluid Level250
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels250
Changing The Air Filter Element251
Motorcraft Part Numbers251
Refill Capacities252
Lubricant Specifications254
Engine Data256
Vehicle Dimensions (At Curb Mass)256
Identifying Your Vehicle257
Safety Compliance Certification Label257
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)258
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations259
Accessories260
Index262