Owner's Manual
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... AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo CD changer 22 22 31 38 42 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control 47 47 49 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 56 56 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 63 63 64 74 75 77 86 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 93 93 93 95 1 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo CD changer 22 22 31 38 42 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control 47 47 49 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 56 56 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 63 63 64 74 75 77 86 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 93 93 93 95 1 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Selector Control Controls the direction of interior window fogging. 47 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF VENT FLOOR MIX NORM A/C MAX A/C • Max A/C - Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel registers. Max A/C is noisier than ...176;F). The air cannot be cooled below the outside air through the instrument panel registers. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside of air circulated in the vehicle. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF...
...Selector Control Controls the direction of interior window fogging. 47 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF VENT FLOOR MIX NORM A/C MAX A/C • Max A/C - Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel registers. Max A/C is noisier than ...176;F). The air cannot be cooled below the outside air through the instrument panel registers. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside of air circulated in the vehicle. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF...
Owner's Manual
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...A/C (if equipped), drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes or until the vehicle has been "aired" out. • Do not place objects under humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost (if equipped) mode before driving. • To...), recirculation control (if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your climate control system. 48 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Since the air conditioner removes moisture from the windshield.
...A/C (if equipped), drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes or until the vehicle has been "aired" out. • Do not place objects under humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost (if equipped) mode before driving. • To...), recirculation control (if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your climate control system. 48 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Since the air conditioner removes moisture from the windshield.
Owner's Manual
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...) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The EATC system will be directed to achieve the selected temperature. When in automatic operation and weather conditions require heat, the air will maintain a selected temperature and AUTO automatically control the fan speed and airflow location. Upon engine warm up, the system ... To return to achieve the selected temperature. The system will either heat or cool to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or...
...) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The EATC system will be directed to achieve the selected temperature. When in automatic operation and weather conditions require heat, the air will maintain a selected temperature and AUTO automatically control the fan speed and airflow location. Upon engine warm up, the system ... To return to achieve the selected temperature. The system will either heat or cool to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or...
Owner's Manual
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... the central panel vents. 52 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This mode will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of the windshield. • To increase the efficiency of your vehicle in cold weather conditions: 1. Direct the outer panel vents...2°C (36°F). Operating tips • To reduce fogging under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. Select VENT 2. The air distributed through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will be slightly warmer than that sent to HI 4. Do...
... the central panel vents. 52 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This mode will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of the windshield. • To increase the efficiency of your vehicle in cold weather conditions: 1. Direct the outer panel vents...2°C (36°F). Operating tips • To reduce fogging under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. Select VENT 2. The air distributed through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will be slightly warmer than that sent to HI 4. Do...
Owner's Manual
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..., CAL will be displayed. Driver Controls 3. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. To set the compass zone: 1. Release the MODE button. 67 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The directional heading will eliminate compass...
..., CAL will be displayed. Driver Controls 3. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. To set the compass zone: 1. Release the MODE button. 67 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The directional heading will eliminate compass...
Owner's Manual
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Press to move the rear portion of air bag-related injuries. The system is designed to move the seat forward or backward. Press to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of ... level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to move the front portion of frontal crash situations. 110 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Press to...
Press to move the rear portion of air bag-related injuries. The system is designed to move the seat forward or backward. Press to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of ... level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to move the front portion of frontal crash situations. 110 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Press to...
Owner's Manual
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A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to activate these safety devices. Rather, it provides valuable 111 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances ...Control Module (RCM) with the system. The Personal safety system can adapt the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. A lower, less forceful energy level is used for both stages of your vehicle's safety devices according to ...
A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to activate these safety devices. Rather, it provides valuable 111 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances ...Control Module (RCM) with the system. The Personal safety system can adapt the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. A lower, less forceful energy level is used for both stages of your vehicle's safety devices according to ...
Owner's Manual
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...the occupant relative to the air bag to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during a frontal or near-frontal collision. Refer to the Warning light section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of force-related injuries to...serviced at the front outboard seating positions are repaired. A difficulty with the air bags. If any of sufficient severity, together with the system is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of a collision. 113 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front...
...the occupant relative to the air bag to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during a frontal or near-frontal collision. Refer to the Warning light section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of force-related injuries to...serviced at the front outboard seating positions are repaired. A difficulty with the air bags. If any of sufficient severity, together with the system is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of a collision. 113 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front...
Owner's Manual
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... event of injury in the Instrument cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the following: • The readiness light will either AIR flash or stay lit. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of a collision. 129 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... event of injury in the Instrument cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the following: • The readiness light will either AIR flash or stay lit. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of a collision. 129 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance of injury in the Instrument cluster chapter. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will either flash or stay lit. 131 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Air bag readiness section in a collision. A difficulty with the ...system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that the air bags did not inflate in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the type sufficient to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. Seating and...
... maintenance of injury in the Instrument cluster chapter. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will either flash or stay lit. 131 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Air bag readiness section in a collision. A difficulty with the ...system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that the air bags did not inflate in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the type sufficient to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. Seating and...
Owner's Manual
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... a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you live in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is flooded with fuel. Driving... engine to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again; The heater can be plugged in at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to 5 (START). 2.
... a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you live in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is flooded with fuel. Driving... engine to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again; The heater can be plugged in at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to 5 (START). 2.
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle 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 ... checked by automatically adding air or releasing air from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in your dealer or a qualified service technician. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is equipped with...steering uses energy from the springs. 151 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Your vehicle 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 ... checked by automatically adding air or releasing air from the engine to decrease the driver's effort in your dealer or a qualified service technician. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is equipped with...steering uses energy from the springs. 151 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... wheel rims (for cars). Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow...operating temperature or damage to the transmission may stall. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle if the...lightly on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in a steady pattern. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system...
... wheel rims (for cars). Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow...operating temperature or damage to the transmission may stall. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle if the...lightly on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in a steady pattern. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine indicator light will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will still operate. When this occurs the vehicle will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • If... will sound every five seconds for one minute. 211 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will illuminate.
...Engine indicator light will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will still operate. When this occurs the vehicle will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • If... will sound every five seconds for one minute. 211 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will illuminate.
Owner's Manual
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... reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. After at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off the ...air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Subtract your fuel economy. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. Maintenance and Specifications 2. Keep a record for long periods of fuel added (in reduced fuel economy. 218 2003 Crown Victoria...
... reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. After at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off the ...air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Subtract your fuel economy. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. Maintenance and Specifications 2. Keep a record for long periods of fuel added (in reduced fuel economy. 218 2003 Crown Victoria...
Owner's Manual
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...not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Install a new air filter element. DON'T ADD An overfill condition of the air filter housing. 3. This could cause...clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 225 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Changing the air filter element 1. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to...
...not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Install a new air filter element. DON'T ADD An overfill condition of the air filter housing. 3. This could cause...clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 225 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Changing the air filter element 1. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to...
Owner's Manual
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...child safety seats ...127 description ...125, 129 disposal ...132 driver air bag ...127, 130 indicator light ...13, 129, 131 operation ...127, 130 passenger air bag ...127, 130 side air bag ...129 Air cleaner filter ...225, 230 Air conditioning ...49 manual heating and air conditioning system ...47 Air suspension ...151 description ...151 warning light ...14 Antifreeze (see ...Child safety seats ...135 attaching with tether straps ..139 in front seat ...137 in rear seat ...137 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...192 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...child safety seats ...127 description ...125, 129 disposal ...132 driver air bag ...127, 130 indicator light ...13, 129, 131 operation ...127, 130 passenger air bag ...127, 130 side air bag ...129 Air cleaner filter ...225, 230 Air conditioning ...49 manual heating and air conditioning system ...47 Air suspension ...151 description ...151 warning light ...14 Antifreeze (see ...Child safety seats ...135 attaching with tether straps ..139 in front seat ...137 in rear seat ...137 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...192 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...193 safety belts ...195 washing ...191 waxing ...191 wheels ...192 wiper blades ...193 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...47, 49 Clock ...26, 35, 41 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...67 Console...service points ...199 starting after a collision ...163 Engine block heater ...146 Engine oil ...200 241 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and Canada ...188 Getting roadside assistance... control) ...77 Customer Assistance ...162 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...196 Ford Extended Service Plan ...184 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
...193 safety belts ...195 washing ...191 waxing ...191 wheels ...192 wiper blades ...193 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...47, 49 Clock ...26, 35, 41 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...67 Console...service points ...199 starting after a collision ...163 Engine block heater ...146 Engine oil ...200 241 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and Canada ...188 Getting roadside assistance... control) ...77 Customer Assistance ...162 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...196 Ford Extended Service Plan ...184 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
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Index Heating heating and air conditioning system ...47, 49 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ...70, 82, 85 Hood ...198 I Ignition ......56-57 replacing bulbs ...56-57, 59, 61 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...56 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 air bag ...13 air suspension ...14 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...12, 148 brake ...12 charging system ...13 check engine ...10 fuel cap light ...... ...156 GAWR ...156 GVWR ...156 trailer towing ...156 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...94 doors ...93 243 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Index Heating heating and air conditioning system ...47, 49 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ...70, 82, 85 Hood ...198 I Ignition ......56-57 replacing bulbs ...56-57, 59, 61 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...56 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 air bag ...13 air suspension ...14 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...12, 148 brake ...12 charging system ...13 check engine ...10 fuel cap light ...... ...156 GAWR ...156 GVWR ...156 trailer towing ...156 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...94 doors ...93 243 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)