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Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. 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. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 208 2009 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
Entertainment Systems	20
AUDIO SYSTEMS	20
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	20
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	22
Premium/Premium Sound Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	25
Premium Sound AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	30
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	35
Climate Controls	37
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	37
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	38
Operating tips	39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
High beams	42
Flash to pass	42
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	42
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	43
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	43
Headlamp aim adjustment	43
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	45
INTERIOR LAMPS	45
Map/courtesy lamps	45
Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	46
BULB REPLACEMENT	46
Lamp assembly condensation	46
Using the right bulbs	46
Replacing interior bulbs	47
Replacing exterior bulbs	47
Replacing headlamp bulbs	47
Replacing front parking/turn signal lamp bulbs	49
Replacing front sidemarker bulb	50
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs	50
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	51
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	52
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	52
Driver Controls	53
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	53
Windshield wiper/washer features	53
TILT STEERING WHEEL	54
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	55
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	55
POWER WINDOWS	56
One touch down	56
Window lock	57
INTERIOR MIRROR	57
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	57
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	58
Power side view mirrors	58
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	58
Fold-away mirrors	58
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	59
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	59
Setting speed control	59
Disengaging speed control	60
Resuming a set speed	60
Increasing speed while using speed control	61
Reducing speed while using speed control	61
Turning off speed control	62
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	62
Audio control features	62
Climate control features	63
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Selectable features	64
Select	64
Reset	64
Info menu	64
Odometer/Trip odometer	64
Distance to empty (DTE)	65
Average fuel economy (AFE)	65
Instantaneous fuel economy	66
Trip elapsed drive time	66
Setup menu	66
System check	67
Display Type	67
Text Size	68
Units (English/Metric)	68
Language	68
Oil Minder Start Value	68
System warnings	69
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	72
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	72
Locks and Security	73
KEYS	73
POWER DOOR LOCKS	73
Smart locks (if equipped)	73
Autolock (if equipped)	73
Auto-relock	73
Auto-unlock	74
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	74
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	75
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	75
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Unlocking the doors	78
Locking the doors	78
Car finder	78
Sounding a panic alarm	78
Opening the trunk	78
Replacing the battery	78
Replacing lost transmitters	79
Illuminated entry	80
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	81
Programming a personal entry code	81
Erasing personal code	82
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	82
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	83
Anti-scan feature	83
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	83
Anti-theft indicator	85
Automatic arming	85
Automatic disarming	85
Replacement keys	85
Programming spare keys	86
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	93
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	93
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	93
Personal Safety System	93
How does the Personal Safety System work?	94
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	94
Front crash severity sensor	94
Driver’s seat position sensor	94
Front passenger sensing system	95
Front safety belt usage sensors	95
Front safety belt pretensioners	96
Front safety belt energy management retractors	96
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	96
Safety restraints precautions	97
Combination lap and shoulder belts	98
Energy management feature	98
Lap belts	99
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	99
Vehicle sensitive mode	99
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	100
Automatic locking mode	100
When to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	101
Safety belt extension assembly	101
Front safety belt height adjustment	102
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	102
Conditions of operation	102
Belt-Minder	103
One-time disable	105
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	105
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	107
Important SRS precautions	107
Children and airbags	109
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	110
Front passenger sensing system	112
Determining if the system is operational	117
Seat-mounted side airbag system	117
How does the side airbag system work?	118
Determining if the system is operational	119
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	120
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	120
Important child restraint precautions	120
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	122
Transporting children	123
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	124
Infant and/or toddler seats	124
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	125
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	128
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	129
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	131
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	132
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	132
Child booster seats	133
When children should use booster seats	134
Types of booster seats	135
The importance of shoulder belts	136
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	137
Tires, Wheels and Loading	138
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	138
Treadwear	138
Traction AA A B C	138
Temperature A B C	139
TIRES	139
Glossary of tire terminology	139
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	140
TIRE CARE	142
Inspecting your tires	142
Tire wear	143
Damage	143
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	144
Tire replacement requirements	144
Safety practices	145
Highway hazards	146
Tire and wheel alignment	146
Tire rotation	146
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	147
Information on “P” type tires	148
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	151
Information on “T” type tires	152
Location of the tire label	152
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	153
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	155
When your temporary spare tire is installed	155
When you believe your system is not operating properly	156
When inflating your tires	157
How temperature affects your tire pressure	157
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	158
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	158
TRAILER TOWING	164
Preparing to tow	164
Hitches	165
Safety chains	165
Trailer brakes	165
Trailer lamps	165
Driving while you tow	165
Servicing after towing	166
Trailer towing tips	166
Launching or retrieving a boat	167
RECREATIONAL TOWING	167
Driving	168
STARTING	168
Positions of the ignition	168
Preparing to start your vehicle	168
Important safety precautions	169
Starting the engine	170
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	171
Guarding against exhaust fumes	171
Important ventilating information	171
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	172
BRAKES	173
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	174
Using ABS	175
ABS warning lamp	175
Parking brake	176
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	177
STEERING	178
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	178
TRACTION-LOK™ AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	179
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	179
Brake-shift interlock	179
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	180
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	182
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	183
Roadside Emergencies	184
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	184
Getting roadside assistance	184
Using roadside assistance	185
HAZARD FLASHER	185
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	186
FUSES AND RELAYS	187
Fuses	187
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	187
Passenger compartment fuse panel	188
Power distribution box	191
Relays	195
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	195
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	196
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	198
Stopping and securing the vehicle	198
Removing the spare tire and jack	198
Tire change procedure	199
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	201
JUMP STARTING	202
Preparing your vehicle	203
Connecting the jumper cables	204
Jump starting	206
Removing the jumper cables	206
WRECKER TOWING	208
Emergency towing	209
Customer Assistance	210
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	210
Away from home	210
Additional Assistance	211
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	212
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	212
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	213
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	214
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	214
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	215
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	216
Cleaning	217
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	217
WAXING	218
PAINT CHIPS	218
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	218
ENGINE	219
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	220
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	220
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	221
INTERIOR	221
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	222
UNDERBODY	222
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	223
Maintenance and Specifications	224
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	224
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	224
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	224
Working with the engine off	224
Working with the engine on	225
OPENING THE HOOD	225
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	226
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	227
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	227
ENGINE OIL	228
Checking the engine oil	228
Adding engine oil	229
Engine oil and filter recommendations	230
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	230
BATTERY	231
ENGINE COOLANT	233
Checking engine coolant	233
Adding engine coolant	234
Recycled engine coolant	237
Coolant refill capacity	237
Severe climates	237
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	238
How fail-safe cooling works	238
When fail-safe mode is activated	238
FUEL FILTER	239
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	239
Important safety precautions	239
Refueling	242
Fuel filler cap	242
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) fuel cap	243
Choosing the right fuel	244
Cleaner air	244
Octane recommendations	244
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	244
FFV engine	244
Fuel quality	245
Unleaded gasoline engines	245
FFV engine (if equipped)	245
Running out of fuel	245
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	246
Measuring techniques	246
Filling the tank	246
Calculating fuel economy	247
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	247
Habits	247
Maintenance	248
Conditions	248
EPA fuel economy estimates	249
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	249
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	250
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	251
POWER STEERING FLUID	252
BRAKE FLUID	253
TRANSMISSION FLUID	253
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	253
Low fluid level	254
Correct fluid level	254
High fluid level	254
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	254
AIR FILTER	255
Changing the air filter element	255
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	256
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	258
ENGINE DATA	261
Engine drivebelt routing	261
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	262
Safety Compliance Certification Label	262
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	262
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	263
Accessories	264
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	264
Exterior style	264
Interior style	264
Lifestyle	264
Peace of mind	265