1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 97

Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. You can use the autolamp to: u turn on the lamps automatically at night u turn off the lamps automatically during daylight u keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the key to OFF. The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument panel To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the headlamp knob counterclockwise towards the autolamp delay area. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off for you. Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is located in the top left corner of the instrument panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on. 104