2006 Ford Crown Victoria Severe Duty Police/Fleet Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 7

Severe duty equipment WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES Wheel rims-Police To withstand the demands placed on vehicles driven under heavy-duty service conditions, Ford Motor Company installs heavy-duty steel wheels. Tires - Police Tires (including the spare) are speed-rated radials for police use. Use only the recommended tire size and speed ratings. In regions with snow and ice during the winter months, installation of snow tires may be desirable. Snow tires will usually exhibit a drop in dry pavement handling, but many show an increase in snow and ice traction. When snow tires are used, they should be installed on all four wheels, never on the drive wheels only. Long term storage Most high performance tires are made with a nylon overlay. As such, the following steps should be taken to avoid flatspotting when the vehicles are not used for a period of time. • Fleets should store the vehicles with 44 PSI in the tires. • If the vehicle is stored for periods longer than 30 days, it should be moved several feet at least once during each 30-day period, so that a different portion of the tread contacts the ground. • Tire pressure should be reduced to the recommended pressure shown on the vehicle certification label before the vehicle is placed back into service. Brakes-Police The police vehicle is equipped with heavy-duty front disc brake pads to meet the varying demands of different police service for fade resistance and other performance requirements. The police vehicle has standard ABS anti-lock brakes and may be equipped with traction control; refer to the "Owner Guide" for operation of these systems. INTERIOR Heavy-duty seats-Police The front seat assemblies, including the seat adjustment mechanisms and supports, are ruggedly designed and ensure working comfort. 7 2006 Crown Victoria (cro) Supplement USA (fus)