1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 121

Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the vehicle lamps as follows: u Courtesy lights (lights which come on when a door is opened): after 10 minutes. lamps: after 30 minutes. u Map/Glove compartment/Trunk/Hood u Headlamps/Park lamps (only if headlamp switch is left in Headlamp position): after 10 minutes. This will prevent draining of the battery if those lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the outside front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened, or the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Remote Entry System (If equipped) If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) that came with your vehicle. The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle came with two transmitters. Additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer. The remote entry features only operate with the transmission in P (Park) or N (Neutral). 128