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Tires, Wheels and Loading Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but your safety is more important. If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149 2006 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	17
AM/FM stereo cassette (if equipped)	19
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	21
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	25
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	30
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	34
Climate Controls	36
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	36
Operating tips	36
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	38
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	39
Lights	40
HEADLAMP CONTROL	40
Autolamp control	40
High beams	41
Flash to pass	41
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	41
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	42
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	42
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	42
INTERIOR LAMPS	43
Map/Courtesy lamps	43
Map/Courtesy lamps	44
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	45
BULB REPLACEMENT	45
Headlamp Condensation	45
Replacing exterior bulbs	45
Using the right bulbs	45
Replacing the interior bulbs	46
Overhead console lamps	46
Replacing headlamp bulbs	46
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	48
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	48
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	49
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	50
Driver Controls	51
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	51
Windshield wiper/washer features	51
TILT STEERING WHEEL	51
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	52
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Compass mode	54
Zone variation mode	54
Calibration mode	55
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	56
Programming	57
Gate operator & Canadian programming	59
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	60
Erasing HomeLink buttons	60
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	61
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	62
POWER WINDOWS	62
One touch down	63
Window lock	63
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	63
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	64
Power side view mirrors	64
Fold-away mirrors	64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	64
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	65
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Setting speed control	65
Disengaging speed control	66
Resuming a set speed	66
Increasing speed while using speed control	67
Reducing speed while using speed control	67
Turning off speed control	68
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Audio control features	68
Climate control features	69
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	69
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Programming	70
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	72
Erasing HomeLink buttons	73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	73
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Selectable features	74
Select	74
Reset	74
Info menu	75
Odometer/Trip odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	75
Instantaneous fuel economy	76
Setup menu	76
System check	77
Display Type	77
Font Size	77
Units (English/Metric)	78
Language	78
Oil Minder Start Value	78
System warnings	78
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	81
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	82
Locks and Security	83
KEYS	83
POWER DOOR LOCKS	83
Power door trim switch inhibit	83
Smart locks (if equipped)	83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	84
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Unlocking the doors	86
Locking the doors	86
Opening the trunk	86
Sounding a panic alarm	87
Replacing the battery	87
Replacing lost transmitters	88
Illuminated entry	89
Autolock (if equipped)	89
Auto-relock	89
Auto-unlock	89
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	90
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Programming a personal entry code	91
Erasing personal code	92
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	92
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	92
Anti-scan feature	93
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	93
Anti-theft indicator	95
Automatic arming	95
Automatic disarming	95
Replacement keys	95
Programming spare keys	96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	97
Arming the system	97
Disarming the system	97
Seating and Safety Restraints	98
SEATING	98
Adjustable head restraints	98
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	98
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	99
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	100
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	102
Heated seats (if equipped)	102
REAR SEATS	103
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	103
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	103
Personal Safety System	103
How does the Personal Safety System work?	104
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	104
Front crash severity sensor	104
Driver’s seat position sensor	105
Front passenger sensing system	105
Front safety belt usage sensors	106
Front safety belt pretensioners	106
Front safety belt energy management retractors	106
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	106
Safety restraints precautions	107
Combination lap and shoulder belts	108
Energy management feature	109
Lap belts	109
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt	109
Vehicle sensitive mode	109
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	110
Automatic locking mode	110
When to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	111
Front safety belt height adjustment	111
Safety belt extension assembly	112
Safety belt maintenance	112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	113
Conditions of operation	113
BeltMinder	113
One time disable	116
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	116
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	117
Important SRS precautions	118
Children and airbags	120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	120
Front passenger sensing system	122
Determining if the system is operational	127
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	127
How does the side airbag system work?	128
Determining if the system is operational	129
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	129
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	130
Important child restraint precautions	130
Children and safety belts	130
Child booster seats	131
When children should use booster seats	131
Types of booster seats	132
The importance of shoulder belts	133
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	134
Child and infant or child safety seats	134
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	135
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	138
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	140
Tires, Wheels and Loading	142
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	142
Treadwear	142
Traction AA A B C	142
Temperature A B C	143
TIRES	143
Glossary of tire terminology	143
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	144
TIRE CARE	146
Inspecting your tires	146
Tire wear	147
Damage	147
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	147
Tire Replacement Requirements	148
Safety practices	148
Highway hazards	149
Tire and wheel alignment	149
Tire rotation	149
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	150
Information on “P” type tires	151
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	154
Information on “T” type tires	155
Location of the tire label	155
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	156
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	156
TRAILER TOWING	162
Preparing to tow	163
Hitches	163
Safety chains	163
Trailer brakes	163
Trailer lamps	164
Driving while you tow	164
Servicing after towing	164
Trailer towing tips	164
Launching or retrieving a boat	165
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	165
Driving	167
STARTING	167
Positions of the ignition	167
Preparing to start your vehicle	167
Important safety precautions	168
Starting the engine	169
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	169
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
Guarding against exhaust fumes	170
Important ventilating information	170
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	170
BRAKES	171
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	171
Using ABS	172
ABS warning lamp	172
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	173
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	174
STEERING	175
Speed sensitive steering	176
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	176
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	177
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	177
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	177
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	178
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	181
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	182
Roadside Emergencies	183
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	183
Getting roadside assistance	183
Using roadside assistance	184
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	184
HAZARD FLASHER	184
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	185
FUSES AND RELAYS	186
Fuses	186
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	186
Passenger compartment fuse panel	187
Power distribution box	190
Relays	194
CHANGING THE TIRES	195
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	195
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	197
Tire change procedure	197
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	200
JUMP STARTING	201
Preparing your vehicle	201
Connecting the jumper cables	202
Jump starting	203
Removing the jumper cables	204
WRECKER TOWING	206
Customer Assistance	207
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	207
At home	207
Away from home	207
Additional Assistance	208
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	209
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	209
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	210
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	211
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	211
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	212
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	213
Cleaning	214
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	214
WAXING	215
PAINT CHIPS	215
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	215
ENGINE	216
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	217
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	217
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	218
INTERIOR TRIM	218
INTERIOR	218
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	219
UNDERBODY	219
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	219
Maintenance and Specifications	221
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	221
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	221
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	221
Working with the engine off	221
Working with the engine on	221
OPENING THE HOOD	222
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	223
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	224
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	224
ENGINE OIL	225
Checking the engine oil	225
Adding engine oil	226
Engine oil and filter recommendations	227
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	227
BATTERY	228
ENGINE COOLANT	230
Checking engine coolant	230
Adding engine coolant	231
Recycled engine coolant	233
Coolant refill capacity	234
Severe climates	234
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	235
How fail-safe cooling works	235
When fail-safe mode is activated	235
FUEL FILTER	236
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	236
Important safety precautions	236
Refueling	239
Fuel Filler Cap	239
Choosing the right fuel	240
Octane recommendations	241
Fuel quality	241
Cleaner air	242
Running out of fuel	242
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	242
Measuring techniques	242
Filling the tank	243
Calculating fuel economy	243
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	244
Habits	244
Maintenance	245
Conditions	245
EPA window sticker	245
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	246
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	247
POWER STEERING FLUID	248
BRAKE FLUID	249
TRANSMISSION FLUID	249
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	249
Low fluid level	250
Correct fluid level	250
High fluid level	251
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	251
AIR FILTER	251
Changing the air filter element	252
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	252
REFILL CAPACITIES	253
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	255
ENGINE DATA	257
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)	257
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	258
Safety Compliance Certification Label	258
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	259
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	260
Accessories	261
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	261
Exterior style	261
Interior style	261
Lifestyle	261
Peace of mind	262

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Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may

fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Highway hazards

No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you

may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but

your safety is more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you

suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your

speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and

inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,

deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If

you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair

facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

Tire and wheel alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your

vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your

vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be

out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment

periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid

treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear

suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels.

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and

wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.

Tire rotation

Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the

scheduled maintenance information

that comes with your vehicle) will

help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and

longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately

every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).

2006 Crown Victoria

(cro)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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