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Driving With the ABS light on, the anti-lock ! P brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped) Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. HOOD The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is fully released. ! P BRAKE Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic parking brake release. To release the parking brake: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forward gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift into reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved. 173 2007 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
Operating tips	36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	37
Lights	38
HEADLAMP CONTROL	38
Autolamp control	38
High beams	39
Flash to pass	39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	40
INTERIOR LAMPS	41
Map/Courtesy lamps	41
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	42
BULB REPLACEMENT	42
Headlamp Condensation	42
Using the right bulbs	42
Replacing the interior bulbs	43
Overhead console lamps	43
Replacing exterior bulbs	43
Replacing headlamp bulbs	43
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb	45
Replacing front side marker bulb	46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs	46
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	47
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	48
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	48
Driver Controls	49
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	49
Windshield wiper/washer features	49
TILT STEERING WHEEL	50
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	50
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	51
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	51
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
Compass mode	52
Zone variation mode	53
Calibration mode	54
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	55
Programming	56
Gate operator & Canadian programming	58
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	59
Erasing HomeLink buttons	59
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	60
POWER WINDOWS	61
One touch down	62
Window lock	62
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	62
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	63
Power side view mirrors	63
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	63
Fold-away mirrors	63
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	64
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Setting speed control	64
Disengaging speed control	65
Resuming a set speed	65
Increasing speed while using speed control	66
Reducing speed while using speed control	66
Turning off speed control	67
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	67
Audio control features	67
Climate control features	68
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	68
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Programming	69
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	71
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	72
Erasing HomeLink buttons	72
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	72
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Selectable features	73
Select	73
Reset	74
Info menu	74
Odometer/Trip odometer	74
Distance to empty (DTE)	74
Average fuel economy (AFE)	75
Instantaneous fuel economy	75
Trip elapsed drive time	76
Setup menu	76
System check	76
Display Type	77
Text Size	77
Units (English/Metric)	77
Language	78
Oil Minder Start Value	78
System warnings	78
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	81
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	81
Locks and Security	82
KEYS	82
POWER DOOR LOCKS	82
Power door trim switch inhibit	82
Smart locks (if equipped)	82
Autolock (if equipped)	83
Auto-relock	83
Auto-unlock	83
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	85
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	85
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Unlocking the doors	87
Locking the doors	87
Opening the trunk	87
Sounding a panic alarm	87
Replacing the battery	87
Replacing lost transmitters	88
Illuminated entry	89
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Programming a personal entry code	90
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	92
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	92
Anti-theft indicator	94
Automatic arming	95
Automatic disarming	95
Replacement keys	95
Programming spare keys	95
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	96
Arming the system	96
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	108
Lap belts	109
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	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
Safety belt extension assembly	111
Front safety belt height adjustment	112
Safety belt maintenance	112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	113
Conditions of operation	113
Belt-Minder	113
One time disable	116
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 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	130
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)	148
Tire Replacement Requirements	148
Safety practices	149
Highway hazards	150
Tire and wheel alignment	150
Tire rotation	150
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	151
Information on “P” type tires	152
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	155
Information on “T” type tires	156
Location of the tire label	156
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	157
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	157
TRAILER TOWING	163
Preparing to tow	163
Hitches	163
Safety chains	164
Trailer brakes	164
Trailer lamps	164
Driving while you tow	164
Servicing after towing	165
Trailer towing tips	165
Launching or retrieving a boat	165
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	166
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
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
Guarding against exhaust fumes	170
Important ventilating information	170
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	171
BRAKES	171
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	172
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	182
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	194
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)	210
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	211
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	211
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	212
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	213
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	214
Cleaning	215
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	215
WAXING	216
PAINT CHIPS	216
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	216
ENGINE	217
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	217
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	218
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	218
INTERIOR	219
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	220
UNDERBODY	220
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	220
Maintenance and Specifications	222
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	222
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	222
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	222
Working with the engine off	222
Working with the engine on	222
OPENING THE HOOD	223
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	224
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	225
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	225
ENGINE OIL	226
Checking the engine oil	226
Adding engine oil	227
Engine oil and filter recommendations	228
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	228
BATTERY	229
ENGINE COOLANT	231
Checking engine coolant	231
Adding engine coolant	232
Recycled engine coolant	235
Coolant refill capacity	235
Severe climates	235
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	236
How fail-safe cooling works	236
When fail-safe mode is activated	236
FUEL FILTER	237
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	237
Important safety precautions	237
Refueling	240
Fuel Filler Cap	240
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap	241
Choosing the right fuel	241
Cleaner air	242
Octane recommendations	242
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	242
FFV engine (if equipped)	242
Fuel quality	242
Unleaded Gasoline engines	243
FFV engine (if equipped)	243
Running out of fuel	243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	244
Measuring techniques	244
Filling the tank	244
Calculating fuel economy	245
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	245
Habits	245
Maintenance	246
Conditions	246
EPA window sticker	247
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	247
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	248
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	249
POWER STEERING FLUID	250
BRAKE FLUID	251
TRANSMISSION FLUID	251
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	251
Low fluid level	252
Correct fluid level	252
High fluid level	252
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	252
AIR FILTER	253
Changing the air filter element	253
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	254
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	256
ENGINE DATA	259
Engine drivebelt routing	259
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	260
Safety Compliance Certification Label	260
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	260
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	261
Accessories	262
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	262
Exterior style	262
Interior style	262
Lifestyle	262
Peace of mind	262