2008 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Manual

2008 Ford Crown Victoria manual content summary:

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    /FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo cassette with CD stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 20 23 28 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 34 34 35 37 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 38 38 42 44 Driver
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    -off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 192 192 193 194 195 203 210 211 216 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 217 223 224 Cleaning 225 2 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    . This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. 10 2008 Crown Victoria (cro
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    possible. Check fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 11 2008 Crown Victoria (cro
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    or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to
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    Driver Controls chapter. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and 13 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    , a tone will sound for one second (if a door is open). Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 14 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. 15 2008 Crown Victoria
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    and release the message center INFO button until "TRIP" appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset. 16 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-
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    AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) 5 6 7 1 2 VOL PUSH ON TONE CLK TONE VOL ST DX FM 12 SEEK TUNE 1 2 3 4 AM/FM 4 / to find the 1. Seek: Press next strong station down/up the frequency band. / to manually 4 18 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped). 7. CLK (Clock): To decrease the minutes. increase 19 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    reverse in the current CD track. 3. TUNE: Press to manually go up ) or down ( ) the radio ( frequency. 4. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume. 20 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play. Note: The eject function will work when the ignition is turned losing your original manually set preset stations for 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    to the previous mode. You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control. 10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band, tune to a tracks on the current CD in random order. Press again to stop. 22 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    to the CD and/or audio system. 2. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play. Note: The eject function will work when the ignition is turned off. 23 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume. 6. SEL/ kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1-3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. SEL/TEXT to adjust Press MENU repeatedly to access and use the volume setting. The level will appear in the display. 25 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    pressing any other audio control. 8. Cassette: Insert a cassette facing to the right. 9. TUNE: Press to manually go up CD track. 12. REW (Rewind): Press to 3 4 rewind in tape or CD mode. REW FF FF (Fast forward): Press to fast forward in tape or CD mode. 26 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 20. On/Off/Volume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. Note: With the ignition turned off, you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clock. 27 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 28 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 29 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the preset controls are pressed. 30 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 31 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    CD tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. SHUF (Shuffle): Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop. GENERAL AUDIO player for a long time when not being played. 32 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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    may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service: Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 33 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. 34 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    controls. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. The fan speed will remain automatic unless the thumbwheel is turned all the way to LO. 35 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 36 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Driver Controls chapter. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 37 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    position. 2. Place the headlamp switch in the OFF position. 3. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position and then back to OFF. 4. Place the headlamp switch in the AUTOLAMP position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 38 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 39 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    : 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 40 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    adjustment. If the left edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow the next step to adjust it. 41 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the rocker controls next to each lamp. If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position. 42 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    map lamp control. Rear courtesy/reading lamps Rotate the lens to illuminate the lamp. With the lens in the flat position, the courtesy lamp lights when: • Any door is opened. • The panel dimmer thumbwheel is rotated fully to the right past detent. 43 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    on Rail system 37 (SOR) All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 44 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the hood. 2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlock position. 3. Remove two retainers and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose bulb. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 45 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    before you changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb To remove the front parking lamp/turn signal bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 46 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    open the hood. 2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlock position. 3. Remove the screw from the outside of the lamp. 4. Remove the nut from inside the lamp and pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 47 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    push in the new bulb. 5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. 6. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nuts ensuring the nuts are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk. 48 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    . Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1. Open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise. 49 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    lift the lamp assembly up for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 50 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the turn on with the ignition on, headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on. 51 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 52 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the zone and calibration of the compass. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone 3 2 1 15 you are in by referring to the zone map. 4 14 2. Turn the ignition to the ON 13 position. 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 53 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    . Some of the features in the overhead console include Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls. Compass mode The compass reading may be also affect compass accuracy. 1. Turn ignition to the ON position. 2. Start the engine. 54 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (
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    to enter zone mode. The display will read PRESS RESET TO SET ZONE XX where XX is the current zone. 3. Release the MODE button. 55 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Driver Controls 4. Determine which magnetic Calibration mode For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. To calibrate MODE button. 56 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. 57 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    ignition switch to be turned to the second (or "ACC") position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink . It is also recommended that a new battery be (located on your overhead console) while keeping the display in view. 58 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with step 2 in the "Programming" section - do not repeat step 1. 59 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink . The message CHANNEL "X" (1,2 or 3) TRAINING will appear on the display. • Proceed with step 4 in the "Programming" section. 60 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Control System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting . 61 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. 62 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket
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    not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 64 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove , like an automatic car wash. 65 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 66 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. 67 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 68 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    . Audio control features In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select the next preset station within the current radio band. In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc. 69 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    In any mode: • Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. Climate control features • Press TEMP + or - to adjust temperature. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Do not let and/or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening. 70 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. 71 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. 72 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in the "Programming" section. 73 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 2 in the "Programming" section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 74 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings warnings displayed. Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 75 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this miles (80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display and tone will return within 10 battery is disconnected. 76 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 77 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Press this control for the following displays: System Check Display ( center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. 78 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change text size. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the SELECT control to change from English to Metric. 79 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories: • They cannot be reset until the condition is corrected. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. 80 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    Door Ajar Coolant over temperature Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Low fuel Overdrive ON/OFF Trunk ajar Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check compass module Low washer fluid Change engine oil Status Warning cannot be reset Warning
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    by your authorized dealer. CHECK COMPASS MODULE. Displayed when the compass is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 82 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the following: 1. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE XXX% or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 83 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed. This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 84 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). • Operating the keyless entry keypad (if equipped). • Operating the driver's door with a key. 85 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    and all vehicle doors, the hood, and the decklid are closed. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 86 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks. 87 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    ambient light. The "T" shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Keep vehicle doors and brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 88 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    locking. , if any door, the hood, or the trunk is Upon the second press of the not securely closed the horn will chirp twice to warn that successfully locking was not complete. The park/taillamps will NOT flash if any door is ajar. 89 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 90 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery Perform the following programming procedure yourself: 91 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. 92 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    doors without replace the permanent code that the authorized dealer gave you. To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. Note: The keypad will illuminate when pressed. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 93 2008 Crown Victoria
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    not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code. Erasing personal code To two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure. 94 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 95 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    Approval Number American Samoa (USA) See USA Bahrain DLM/GEN/18/18/16 Barbados 340/3 Vol.II Canada CANADA: 3043104475A China CMII ID:2005DJ0428 Ghana SPLS / -485 / 2001 Guam (USA) See USA Jordan 4/U/U/ Zambia CAZ/ENG/CA/2005/02/8 96 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 97 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your authorized dealer. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don't have an extra have the spare coded key(s) programmed. 98 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 99 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    release control and the power door unlock control are doors by using the remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. • Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 100 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    . Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 101 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is injuries in the event of a collision. 102 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 103 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. 104 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    's or front passenger's door. To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. 105 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors • Driver's seat position sensor 106 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Front passenger sensing system "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and back-up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety
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    system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag, the "pass airbag off" indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the airbags section of this chapter. 108 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. 109 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. 110 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • The energy management feature is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. 111 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Adjusting the front center seat lap brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 112 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 113 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    mode Ford Motor working properly. Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to replace can be added (part number 611C22). This 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. 115 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    . 116 Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...The driver's or front warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 117 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, 't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" 118 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags adversely affect the performance of the vehicle's air bag system. One time disable If at any brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) 119 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    , the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. 120 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. 121 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 122 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    to cause activation. Driver and passenger airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 123 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    sensors • A readiness light and tone • A diagnostic module • The electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact 124 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced
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    seat. If this happens: • Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended. 126 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 127 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 128 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position. 129 2008 Crown Victoria (cro
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    the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 130 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    nylon bag (airbag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors
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    system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. 132 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. 133 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    child closer to the center of the vehicle may child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? 134 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 135 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 136 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the manufacturer's instructions with the in the Airbag supplemental Place seat back in 60 lb. (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 lb. (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. 137 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 138 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into is latched securely by pulling on it. 139 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 140 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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    over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many . The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title). The 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. 142 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    child seat symbol. The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided for child seats at injury or death. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the child seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 144 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    B, and C. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 145 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    straight-ahead braking traction tests, performance which all passenger car tires must meet under many thousands of miles of service, but they must be Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. • Standard load: A class 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford 147 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 148 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    , have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 149 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear. However, heat caused by hot climates or replaced more frequently. You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 150 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    driver's door. If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 151 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 152 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    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 may result in irregular tire wear. 153 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Your pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. 154 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Canada Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 155 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    . This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 156 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    under controlled conditions on door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 157 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's ; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 158 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 159 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 160 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    damaging the sensor. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 161 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    System is to warn you when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 162 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    spare tire is installed in this section. TPMS If your tires are properly malfunction inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 163 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    immediately to the air added to your tires. It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn OFF after you and activate the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is 164 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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    Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air some climates, may chip aluminum wheels. bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label). Look for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 166 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 167 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 168 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 169 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to transport the 170 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 171 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission in the Driving chapter. 172 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 173 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 174 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 175 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. HOOD 176 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    for the availability of winter grade ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to OFF and wait 30 seconds before trying again. 177 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle 178 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-17°C). Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical harm. To reduce the risk of , dust, rags, paper and similar items. 179 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. Refer to Brake system warning ! P light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 180 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    on the brake. The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. 181 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    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. 182 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    -lock braking system (ABS). Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Control™ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque
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    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. 184 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    attempt to service, repair, or modify the steering column, its adaptive module, or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. To help 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
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    checked by your authorized dealer. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking 186 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    until you verify that the brakelamps are working. 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. 187 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    ). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 188 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. 189 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    each time the key is turned off. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. 190 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 191 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    any roadside services. Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 192 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    , contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. 193 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    on the left side of the trunk behind the left rear tail light and the trunk liner. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 194 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green Green 195 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 Relay 1 18 17 9 8 16 15 7 6 14 13 5 4 12 11 3 2 10 1 33 31 29 32 30 28 196 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    and Police ON/ACC relay coil (Police vehicles only) Hazards (non-Police vehicles only) Hazards (Police vehicles only) Ignition (ON) - Turn signals Audio 197 3 4 5 6 7 8 5A 10A 7.5A 7.5A 10A 10A 9 7.5A 10 15A 20A 15A 15A 11 12 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    with manual A/C only), A/C blower relay coil Cigar lighter, OBD II Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual A/C), Blend door, Heated seat modules, BTSI (Floor-shift transmission) Lighting control module (interior lighting) LCM (Left-hand low beam) Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up
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    , always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 199 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    ) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power, Canister vent Fuel relay feed Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM), VAPS module Alternator regulator PCM relay feed Driver's Door Module (DDM) Ignition coil relay feed Horn relay feed A/C clutch relay feed 200 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    I/P fuses 2, 4, 6, 8, 19, 21, 23 and 25 Starter relay feed Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module (Pump) Rear defroster relay feed 201 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 101 102 103 10A* 10A* 15A* 15A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 40A** 50A** 50A** 104 50A** 105 106 107 30A** 40A** 40A** 2008 Crown Victoria (cro
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    accessory battery feed (Police vehicles only) A/C clutch Not used Ignition coil PCM Not used Fuel Not used 114 115 50A** 50A** 116 117 118 50A** 50A** 50A** 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 ⁄ ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay 1⁄2 ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay - 12 202 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    fuse Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by an authorized dealer. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor. 203 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels, and Loading chapter. Replace the AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" 204 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs 205 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible. Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine off. HOOD 206 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide for more information. 2. Remove the lug wrench from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle
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    using the lug wrench. 4. Loosen each wheel metal lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location markings: 208 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 209 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. Bolt size 210 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 211 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    Roadside Emergencies 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the
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    to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + + + - 213
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    metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 214 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - - + + + +
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    from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    , vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 216 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 217 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    ) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). 218 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling ) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 219 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    AUTO LINE program consists of two parts - mediation and arbitration. Initially, Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 220 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 221 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. 222 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 223 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-
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    . REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 224 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    the chrome surface. • After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 225 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: 226 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 227 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 228 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. 229 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) 230 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    Cleaner (ZC-54) Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 231 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 232 2008 Crown Victoria (cro
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    , pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 233 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 234 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    loop and pull the blade from the arm. 2. Attach the new blade to the arm loop and pull it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. 235 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. 236 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. 237 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 238 2008 Crown Victoria
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    pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. 239 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. 240 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RE D R TU LE A N RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance
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    vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 242 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the "FULL COLD" level. For all other vehicles which have a 243 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. 244 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 245 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    load and terrain. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area. • The Check Engine indicator light will illuminate. • The message center (if equipped) will display Coolant over temperature. • The symbol will
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    engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine
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    handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn eyes, remove contact cap with the writing "E85/Gasoline", or check if there is a label on the fuel filler door, or check your VIN. 248 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    design of engines with greater efficiency and power. Winter blends may contain serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. When refueling always shut the engine 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    of a turn until it clicks at least once. If the check fuel cap lamp or a "check fuel cap" message comes on, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The lamp or message can come on after several driving events after you've refueled your vehicle. 250 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap If your vehicle is FFV capable it will have a yellow colored fuel cap. Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75-Ed85). 251 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus
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    square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region. Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and your warranty may be invalidated. 252 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal. 253 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    , more than 1 gallon (3.8L) may be required. • The indicator may come on. For more information on the "check engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of
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    economy. • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. 255 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8-10 miles (12-16 km) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. 256 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    . Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. 257 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out. After engine is started. A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional vehicle service is required. 258 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. 259 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. 260 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    . 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 261 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid and capacities in this chapter. 262 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 263 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. 264 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 265 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA
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    Door weatherstrips Engine coolant Cooling system stop leak pellets 18.6 quarts (17.6L) 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil Motorcraft Premium VC-7-B / Gold Engine Coolant WSS-M97B51-A1 with bittering agent (yellow-colored
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    .2L)3 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification XT coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford
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    2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Automatic transmissions that require MERCON V should only use MERCON V fluid or fluid that is specified dual usage MERCON /MERCON V. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
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    routing 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 mm) 9.4:1 4.6L FFV V8 engine 281 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.041-0.047 inch (1.04-1.20 mm) 9.4:1 • 4.6L V8 Engine 269 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt
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    driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 270 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model Description Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Code Q 271 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems 272 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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    other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 273 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    emergencies ...239 jumping a disabled battery ...211 maintenance-free ...239 replacement, specifications ...264 servicing ...239 Belt-Minder ...116 Booster seats ...134 Brakes ...180-181 anti-lock ...181 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...182 fluid, checking and adding ...261 fluid
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    ...178 Engine oil ...236 change oil soon warning, message center ...236 checking and adding ...236 dipstick ...236 filter, specifications ...238, 264 recommendations ...238 refill capacities ...266 specifications ...266 Event data recording ...6 275 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post
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    ...38 aiming ...40 autolamp system ...38 bulb specifications ...44 daytime running lights ...39 flash to pass ...39 high beam ...39 replacing bulbs ...45 turning on and off ...38 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...34-35 Homelink wireless control system ...71 Hood ...233 I Ignition ...175
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    Fuses) ...199 Power door locks ...85-86 Power mirrors ...65 Power point ...62 Power steering ...185 fluid, checking and adding ...260 fluid, refill capacity ...266 Power Windows ...63 R Radio ...18, 20, 23, 28 Rear window defroster ...37 Relays ...195, 203 277 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide
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    ...159 replacing ...151 rotating ...154 safety practices ...152 sidewall information ...155 snow tires and chains ...165 spare tire ...204, 206 terminology ...146 tire grades ...146 treadwear ...145, 150 Towing ...171 recreational towing ...174 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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    ...178 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...235 Water, Driving through ...191 Windows power ...63 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...51 checking and adding fluid ...235 replacing wiper blades ...235 Wrecker towing ...216 279 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning lights and chimes
10
Gauges
15
Entertainment Systems
18
AM/FM stereo
18
AM/FM stereo with CD
20
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
23
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
28
Climate Controls
34
Manual heating and air conditioning
34
Automatic temperature control
35
Rear window defroster
37
Lights
38
Headlamps
38
Turn signal control
42
Bulb replacement
44
Driver Controls
51
Windshield wiper/washer control
51
Steering wheel adjustment
52
Power windows
63
Mirrors
64
Speed control
66
Moon roof
70
Message center
75
Locks and Security
85
Keys
85
Locks
85
Anti-theft system
93
Table of Contents
1
2008 Crown Victoria
(cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)