2006 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 175

Driving During Traction Control operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior. If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. 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 instrument panel. 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 on the instrument panel left of the steering column. STEERING Ford Motor Company recommends that a certified technician inspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steering column assembly could result in severe injury or death in the event of a collision. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the steering column, its adaptive module, or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. To prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. 175 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)