2008 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 186

Driving If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system 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 • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch is AIR SUSPENSION located on the left side of the trunk. SWITCH If this switch is in the OFF position, INTERRUPTEUR DE the rear air suspension will not LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE operate. WARNING OFF On vehicles equipped with To prevent sudden vehicle movement, Air Suspension, turn OFF turn off air suspenthe Air Suspension switch prior to sion switch prior to jacking, hoisting or jacking, hoisting or towing your towing vehicle. OFF-ARRET vehicle. AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout mouvement soudain du véhicule, placer à l'arrêt l'interrupteur de la suspension pneumatique avant de lever le véhicule (cric ou pont élévateur) ou de le remorquer. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. TRACTION-LOK™ AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok™ axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a Traction-Lok™ rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver. 186 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)