1999 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 121

Driving The traction control indicator flashes during a Traction Control system event. If the traction control indicator comes on and stays lit, either: • the Traction Control system requires service, or • the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch located on the left side of the glove compartment. The Traction Control system will be on every time you turn the ignition key from OFF to ON until you deactivate the system using the traction control switch in the glove compartment. The traction control must be turned off if you are using a mini-spare tire in a rear tire position. TRAC CNTL STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage 121