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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...from entering the vehicle. • Norm A/C - Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside of interior window fogging. 47 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus.... Max A/C is above approximately 2°C (36°F). • Vent - Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) LO OFF VENT FLOOR MIX NORM A/C MAX A/C HI Fan speed control...
...from entering the vehicle. • Norm A/C - Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside of interior window fogging. 47 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus.... Max A/C is above approximately 2°C (36°F). • Vent - Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) LO OFF VENT FLOOR MIX NORM A/C MAX A/C HI Fan speed control...
Owner's Manual
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...with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes or until the vehicle has been "aired" out. • Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. The air distributed through the floor ducts will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of...if equipped), 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) The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature ...
...with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes or until the vehicle has been "aired" out. • Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. The air distributed through the floor ducts will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of...if equipped), 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) The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature ...
Owner's Manual
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... LO Automatic operation Press Automatic/AUTO and select the desired temperature. If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual overrides allow you to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The system...automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. To return to select airflow locations and the fan speed. When in automatic operation and weather conditions require heat, the air will be sent to the outer panel vents, ...
... LO Automatic operation Press Automatic/AUTO and select the desired temperature. If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual overrides allow you to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The system...automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. To return to select airflow locations and the fan speed. When in automatic operation and weather conditions require heat, the air will be sent to the outer panel vents, ...
Owner's Manual
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...warmer than that sent to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. 52 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To aid in ... is above approximately 2°C (36°F). The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside air through the floor ducts will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of the windshield. •...if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your climate control system. Set the temperature control to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents...
...warmer than that sent to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. 52 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To aid in ... is above approximately 2°C (36°F). The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside air through the floor ducts will clear ice and fog from the exterior base of the windshield. •...if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your climate control system. Set the temperature control to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents...
Owner's Manual
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... enter zone mode. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. A correct zone setting will be displayed in one of the display. Release the MODE button. 67 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The directional heading...
... enter zone mode. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. A correct zone setting will be displayed in one of the display. Release the MODE button. 67 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The directional heading...
Owner's Manual
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...down . Seating and Safety Restraints Press to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. Press to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. 110 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SAFETY ...RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash ...
...down . Seating and Safety Restraints Press to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. Press to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. 110 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SAFETY ...RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash ...
Owner's Manual
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... strategy of crash and occupant sensors provides information to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of your vehicle's safety devices according to the Restraints control module (RCM). Rather, it provides valuable 111 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A lower...classification sensor, and indicator lights How does the personal safety system work? Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of the following items: • Driver and passenger dual-...
... strategy of crash and occupant sensors provides information to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of your vehicle's safety devices according to the Restraints control module (RCM). Rather, it provides valuable 111 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A lower...classification sensor, and indicator lights How does the personal safety system work? Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of the following items: • Driver and passenger dual-...
Owner's Manual
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... Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of five beeps will be heard. A difficulty with the air bags. If any of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in this chapter. Front safety belt ... 113 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal safety system is of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag ...
... Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of five beeps will be heard. A difficulty with the air bags. If any of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in this chapter. Front safety belt ... 113 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal safety system is of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag ...
Owner's Manual
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... readiness section in the event of five beeps will not function again and must be replaced immediately. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. Failure to indicate the condition of a collision. 129 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is turned...
... readiness section in the event of five beeps will not function again and must be replaced immediately. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. Failure to indicate the condition of a collision. 129 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may come into contact with the system is turned...
Owner's Manual
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... with the system is indicated by the collision will either flash or stay lit. 131 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Routine maintenance of the side air bag is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors... to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. Seating and Safety Restraints The side air bags are designed to inflate in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of...
... with the system is indicated by the collision will either flash or stay lit. 131 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Routine maintenance of the side air bag is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors... to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. Seating and Safety Restraints The side air bags are designed to inflate in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of...
Owner's Manual
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...on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again; this will allow the engine to bring in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reduce the risk of time, open the windows at least three hours before ...If the engine is idling while the vehicle is strongly recommended if you live in at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to crank with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Driving Starting the engine 1. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use ...
...on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again; this will allow the engine to bring in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reduce the risk of time, open the windows at least three hours before ...If the engine is idling while the vehicle is strongly recommended if you live in at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to crank with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Driving Starting the engine 1. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use ...
Owner's Manual
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... out of your vehicle at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked by automatically adding air or releasing air from the engine to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of alignment •... wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for : • Underinflated tire(s) on the reservoir. Power steering uses energy from the springs. 151 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... out of your vehicle at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked by automatically adding air or releasing air from the engine to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of alignment •... wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for : • Underinflated tire(s) on the reservoir. Power 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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... the brakes. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Driving through water that is... standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If driving through deep or...and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in ...
... the brakes. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Driving through water that is... standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If driving through deep or...and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges). • The Check Engine indicator light will illuminate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will still operate. Maintenance and Specifications How fail-safe cooling works • Standard cluster H TEMP C • Optional cluster H N O R M C If the engine begins to...minute (if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars will flash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. 211 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges). • The Check Engine indicator light will illuminate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will still operate. Maintenance and Specifications How fail-safe cooling works • Standard cluster H TEMP C • Optional cluster H N O R M C If the engine begins to...minute (if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars will flash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. 211 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...economy. After at least three to turn off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may reduce fuel economy. •...least one month and record the type of the simple calculations in reduced fuel economy. 218 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) slowing down may eliminate...how temperature impacts fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Follow one minute) may be able to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Multiply liters ...
...economy. After at least three to turn off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may reduce fuel economy. •...least one month and record the type of the simple calculations in reduced fuel economy. 218 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) slowing down may eliminate...how temperature impacts fuel economy. Unnecessary shifting of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Follow one minute) may be able to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Multiply liters ...
Owner's Manual
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...condition of transmission fluid may affect transmission operation and result in damage to ensure good sealing. 5. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air... filter element. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 225 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners ...
...condition of transmission fluid may affect transmission operation and result in damage to ensure good sealing. 5. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air... filter element. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 225 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners ...
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)