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Driving • Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour. • Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune-up to be sure it's in good working order. How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean them, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of energy per hour. Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat; however, maximum temperature is attained after approximately 3 hours of operation. Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional electricity. Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle's brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning; however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a "metal-to-metal," "continuous grinding" or "continuous squeal" sound 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) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
Operating tips	36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	37
Lights	38
HEADLAMP CONTROL	38
Autolamp control	38
High beams	39
Flash to pass	39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
Headlamp aim adjustment	40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	42
INTERIOR LAMPS	42
Map/Courtesy lamps	42
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	43
BULB REPLACEMENT	44
Headlamp Condensation	44
Using the right bulbs	44
Replacing the interior bulbs	44
Overhead console lamps	45
Replacing exterior bulbs	45
Replacing headlamp bulbs	45
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulb	46
Replacing front side marker bulb	47
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn signal lamp bulbs	48
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	49
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	49
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	50
Driver Controls	51
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	51
Windshield wiper/washer features	51
TILT STEERING WHEEL	52
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	52
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	53
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	53
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Compass mode	54
Zone variation mode	55
Calibration mode	56
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	57
Programming	58
Gate operator & Canadian programming	60
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	61
Erasing HomeLink buttons	61
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	62
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	62
POWER WINDOWS	63
One touch down	63
Window lock	64
INTERIOR MIRROR	64
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	64
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	65
Power side view mirrors	65
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	65
Fold-away mirrors	65
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Setting speed control	66
Disengaging speed control	67
Resuming a set speed	67
Increasing speed while using speed control	68
Reducing speed while using speed control	68
Turning off speed control	69
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Audio control features	69
Climate control features	70
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	70
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Programming	72
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	73
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	74
Erasing HomeLink buttons	74
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	74
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Selectable features	75
Select	75
Reset	76
Info menu	76
Odometer/Trip odometer	76
Distance to empty (DTE)	76
Average fuel economy (AFE)	77
Instantaneous fuel economy	77
Trip elapsed drive time	78
Setup menu	78
System check	78
Display Type	79
Text Size	79
Units (English/Metric)	79
Language	80
Oil Minder Start Value	80
System warnings	80
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	83
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	84
Locks and Security	85
KEYS	85
POWER DOOR LOCKS	85
Power door trim switch inhibit	85
Smart locks (if equipped)	85
Autolock (if equipped)	86
Auto-relock	86
Auto-unlock	86
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	86
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	87
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Unlocking the doors	89
Locking the doors	89
Car finder	90
Sounding a panic alarm	90
Opening the trunk	90
Replacing the battery	90
Replacing lost transmitters	91
Illuminated entry	92
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	93
Programming a personal entry code	93
Erasing personal code	94
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	95
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	95
Anti-scan feature	95
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	95
Anti-theft indicator	97
Automatic arming	98
Automatic disarming	98
Replacement keys	98
Programming spare keys	98
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Arming the system	100
Disarming the system	100
Seating and Safety Restraints	101
SEATING	101
Adjustable head restraints	101
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	101
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	102
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	103
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	105
Heated seats (if equipped)	105
REAR SEATS	106
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	106
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	106
Personal Safety System™	106
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	107
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	107
Front crash severity sensor	107
Driver’s seat position sensor	108
Front passenger sensing system	108
Front safety belt usage sensors	109
Front safety belt pretensioners	109
Front safety belt energy management retractors	109
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	109
Safety restraints precautions	110
Combination lap and shoulder belts	111
Energy management feature	111
Lap belts	112
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	112
Vehicle sensitive mode	112
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	113
Automatic locking mode	113
When to use the automatic locking mode	113
How to use the automatic locking mode	113
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	114
Safety belt extension assembly	114
Front safety belt height adjustment	115
Safety belt maintenance	115
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	116
Conditions of operation	116
Belt-Minder	116
One time disable	119
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	119
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	121
Important SRS precautions	121
Children and airbags	123
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	123
Front passenger sensing system	125
Determining if the system is operational	130
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	130
How does the side airbag system work?	131
Determining if the system is operational	132
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	133
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	133
Important child restraint precautions	133
Children and safety belts	133
Child booster seats	134
When children should use booster seats	134
Types of booster seats	135
The importance of shoulder belts	136
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	137
Child and infant or child safety seats	137
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	138
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	141
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	142
Tires, Wheels and Loading	145
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	145
Treadwear	145
Traction AA A B C	145
Temperature A B C	146
TIRES	146
Glossary of tire terminology	146
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	147
TIRE CARE	149
Inspecting your tires	149
Tire wear	150
Damage	150
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	151
Tire replacement requirements	151
Safety practices	152
Highway hazards	153
Tire and wheel alignment	153
Tire rotation	154
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	155
Information on “P” type tires	155
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	158
Information on “T” type tires	159
Location of the tire label	159
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	160
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	162
When your temporary spare tire is installed	162
When you believe your system is not operating properly	162
When inflating your tires	164
How temperature affects your tire pressure	164
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	165
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	165
TRAILER TOWING	171
Preparing to tow	171
Hitches	171
Safety chains	172
Trailer brakes	172
Trailer lamps	172
Driving while you tow	172
Servicing after towing	173
Trailer towing tips	173
Launching or retrieving a boat	173
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	174
Driving	175
STARTING	175
Positions of the ignition	175
Preparing to start your vehicle	175
Important safety precautions	176
Starting the engine	177
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	177
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	178
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	178
Guarding against exhaust fumes	178
Important ventilating information	178
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	178
BRAKES	180
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	181
Using ABS	181
ABS warning lamp	182
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	182
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	183
STEERING	185
Speed sensitive steering	185
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	186
TRACTION-LOK™ AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	186
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	187
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	187
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	188
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	189
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	191
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	191
Roadside Emergencies	192
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	192
Getting roadside assistance	192
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	194
FUSES AND RELAYS	195
Fuses	195
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	195
Passenger compartment fuse panel	196
Power distribution box	199
Relays	203
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	203
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	204
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	206
Stopping and securing the vehicle	206
Removing the spare tire and jack	207
Tire change procedure	207
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	210
JUMP STARTING	211
Preparing your vehicle	211
Connecting the jumper cables	212
Jump starting	214
Removing the jumper cables	214
WRECKER TOWING	216
Customer Assistance	217
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	217
At home	217
Away from home	217
Additional Assistance	218
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	219
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	220
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	221
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	221
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	222
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	223
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	223
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	223
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	224
Cleaning	225
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	225
WAXING	226
PAINT CHIPS	226
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	226
ENGINE	226
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	227
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	228
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	228
INTERIOR	229
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	230
UNDERBODY	230
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	230
Maintenance and Specifications	232
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	232
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles	232
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	232
Working with the engine off	232
Working with the engine on	233
OPENING THE HOOD	233
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	234
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	235
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	235
ENGINE OIL	236
Checking the engine oil	236
Adding engine oil	237
Engine oil and filter recommendations	238
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	238
BATTERY	239
ENGINE COOLANT	241
Checking engine coolant	241
Adding engine coolant	242
Recycled engine coolant	245
Coolant refill capacity	245
Severe climates	245
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	246
How fail-safe cooling works	246
When fail-safe mode is activated	246
FUEL FILTER	247
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	247
Important safety precautions	247
Refueling	250
Fuel Filler Cap	250
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap	251
Choosing the right fuel	251
Cleaner air	252
Octane recommendations	252
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	252
FFV engine (if equipped)	252
Fuel quality	253
Unleaded Gasoline engines	253
FFV engine (if equipped)	253
Running out of fuel	253
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	254
Measuring techniques	254
Filling the tank	254
Calculating fuel economy	255
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	255
Habits	255
Maintenance	256
Conditions	256
EPA window sticker	257
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	257
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	258
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	259
POWER STEERING FLUID	260
BRAKE FLUID	261
TRANSMISSION FLUID	261
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	261
Low fluid level	262
Correct fluid level	262
High fluid level	262
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	262
AIR FILTER	263
Changing the air filter element	263
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	264
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	266
ENGINE DATA	269
Engine drivebelt routing	269
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	270
Safety Compliance Certification Label	270
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	270
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	271
Accessories	272
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	272
Exterior style	272
Interior style	272
Lifestyle	272
Peace of mind	272

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•

Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cord

are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to

become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure

to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system

has been operating for approximately a half hour.

•

Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your fall

tune-up to be sure it’s in good working order.

How to use the engine block heater

Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean

them, use a dry cloth.

Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block

heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts

of energy per hour. Your factory installed block heater system does not

have a thermostat; however, maximum temperature is attained after

approximately 3 hours of operation. Block heater operation longer than 3

hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use

additional electricity.

Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the

vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the

prongs of the engine block heater cord plug.

BRAKES

Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the

scheduled

maintenance information

for scheduled maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a

performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal

operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent

squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are

usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning;

however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be

aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,

road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or

“continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings

may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer.

Refer to

Brake system warning

light

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter for information on the brake

system warning light.

BRAKE

2008 Crown Victoria

(cro)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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