Owner's Manual
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction 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 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction 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 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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.... Refer to reaching the START position). BRAKE • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will momentarily illuminate prior to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
.... Refer to reaching the START position). BRAKE • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will momentarily illuminate prior to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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... OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km 15 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With the ignition ON, this light will stay on when you turn the ignition to ON. SPEED CONTROL Door ajar Illuminates when ... when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is low. Instrument Cluster High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are pressed. Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls...
... OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km 15 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With the ignition ON, this light will stay on when you turn the ignition to ON. SPEED CONTROL Door ajar Illuminates when ... when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is low. Instrument Cluster High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are pressed. Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls...
Owner's Manual
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... the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. • To turn on with a reduced output. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may result... in a collision. 54 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always remember to activate your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions may not provide adequate lighting during inclement weather. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on the parking...
... the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. • To turn on with a reduced output. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may result... in a collision. 54 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always remember to activate your headlamps at dusk or during these conditions may not provide adequate lighting during inclement weather. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... order. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on and make sure they work properly. Follow the same steps to align it into position. 7. Lights 5. Remove the radiator cover by pulling rearward. 5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in OFF position, then open the hood. ...you should not need to replace either bulb. 59 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disconnect the electrical connector from lamp assembly. 6. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn lamp bulbs can be replaced...
... order. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on and make sure they work properly. Follow the same steps to align it into position. 7. Lights 5. Remove the radiator cover by pulling rearward. 5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in OFF position, then open the hood. ...you should not need to replace either bulb. 59 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disconnect the electrical connector from lamp assembly. 6. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn lamp bulbs can be replaced...
Owner's Manual
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... rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the left side of the control to minimize glare. Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function... an automatic car wash. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel. 76 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will change from you . • Press the right side of the ...
... rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the left side of the control to minimize glare. Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function... an automatic car wash. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel. 76 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will change from you . • Press the right side of the ...
Owner's Manual
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For RESUME to the OFF position. Driver Controls Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed • Press RES. ON OFF To return to a previously set speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). SPEED CONTROL 80 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RES SET ACCEL COAST Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed.
For RESUME to the OFF position. Driver Controls Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed • Press RES. ON OFF To return to a previously set speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). SPEED CONTROL 80 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RES SET ACCEL COAST Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed.
Owner's Manual
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...door is opened and closed • the transmission is placed in the ON position, • the brake pedal is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on /off through the following the .... Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is depressed, • you must wait 30 seconds. 99 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: •...
...door is opened and closed • the transmission is placed in the ON position, • the brake pedal is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on /off through the following the .... Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is depressed, • you must wait 30 seconds. 99 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: •...
Owner's Manual
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Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the risk of the light turning on for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is currently ...Safety Restraints same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the BeltMinder feature for three seconds. 4.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the risk of the light turning on for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is currently ...Safety Restraints same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the BeltMinder feature for three seconds. 4.
Owner's Manual
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When the key is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the P (Park) position without locking the steering wheel. For more information on ... all electrical circuits operational. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts...
When the key is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the P (Park) position without locking the steering wheel. For more information on ... all electrical circuits operational. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. Make sure the parking brake is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 145 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) HOOD 5. If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Driving 4.
Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. Make sure the parking brake is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 145 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) HOOD 5. If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. Driving 4.
Owner's Manual
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... stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle serviced immediately.) 148 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With the ABS light on top) during brake applications and compensates for this braking technique. braking is turned to be serviced. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on the...
... stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle serviced immediately.) 148 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) With the ABS light on top) during brake applications and compensates for this braking technique. braking is turned to be serviced. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on the...
Owner's Manual
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... free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). O/D OFF The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will move backward. O/D OFF 154 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold the brake pedal down while in gears one through four. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel...
... free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). O/D OFF The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will move backward. O/D OFF 154 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hold the brake pedal down while in gears one through four. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you tow in the Drive position. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through three. Activate by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on the display. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will downshift to cancel overdrive ...switch. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you must press the transmission control switch to the appropriate gear: third, second or first gear. 155 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Upshifts can be illuminated.
...the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you tow in the Drive position. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through three. Activate by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on the display. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will downshift to cancel overdrive ...switch. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you must press the transmission control switch to the appropriate gear: third, second or first gear. 155 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Upshifts can be illuminated.
Owner's Manual
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...and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. Driving through the water, always try the brakes. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...may occur. Never drive through water that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Press lightly on a poor traction surface. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is unknown. If driving through standing water, ...
...and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. Driving through the water, always try the brakes. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. 156 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...may occur. Never drive through water that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Press lightly on a poor traction surface. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is unknown. If driving through standing water, ...
Owner's Manual
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...the total weight of occupants, cargo and equipment being carried is on the tongue. 158 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a load carrying...that have been established for towing a trailer and make sure it is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural... on the certification label. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Preparing to these components carefully after towing. Before adding any vehicle weight...
...the total weight of occupants, cargo and equipment being carried is on the tongue. 158 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a load carrying...that have been established for towing a trailer and make sure it is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural... on the certification label. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Preparing to these components carefully after towing. Before adding any vehicle weight...
Owner's Manual
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...) Blower motor Heated backlight relay PCM power relay Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Crown North America (Police vehicle option) Crown North America (Police vehicle option) Light bar (Police vehicle option) Relay switch for PDB (Police ...vehicle option) Power relay switch feed (Police vehicle option) Ignition switch Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster Ignition switch Wipers B+ feed for PDB (Police vehicle option) 2003 Crown Victoria...
...) Blower motor Heated backlight relay PCM power relay Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Crown North America (Police vehicle option) Crown North America (Police vehicle option) Light bar (Police vehicle option) Relay switch for PDB (Police ...vehicle option) Power relay switch feed (Police vehicle option) Ignition switch Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster Ignition switch Wipers B+ feed for PDB (Police vehicle option) 2003 Crown Victoria...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy...recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in the top cruise gear and with other vehicles. 219 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle... should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance...
Refer to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy...recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in the top cruise gear and with other vehicles. 219 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle... should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... a disabled battery ...176 maintenance-free ...204 replacement, specifications ...230 servicing ...204 voltage gauge ...19 BeltMinder ...120 Brakes ...147 anti-lock ...147-148 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...12, 148 brake warning light ...12 fluid, checking and adding ...222 fluid, refill capacities ...230 fluid, specifications ...232-233 lubricant specifications ..232... 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)
... a disabled battery ...176 maintenance-free ...204 replacement, specifications ...230 servicing ...204 voltage gauge ...19 BeltMinder ...120 Brakes ...147 anti-lock ...147-148 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...12, 148 brake warning light ...12 fluid, checking and adding ...222 fluid, refill capacities ...230 fluid, specifications ...232-233 lubricant specifications ..232... 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)
Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing
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... avoid using fasteners that may affect engine and transmission operation. As an example: connection of aftermarket electrical equipment into the brake light circuit or any other vehicle system which will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) Because we have no control over... PCM harness. Also, do not make electrical connections to the "Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual" for aftermarket equipment installations. Ford Motor Company vehicles are too long for radiated electromagnetic emissions. Severe duty equipment equipment in your vehicle, you use or not...
... avoid using fasteners that may affect engine and transmission operation. As an example: connection of aftermarket electrical equipment into the brake light circuit or any other vehicle system which will not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.) Because we have no control over... PCM harness. Also, do not make electrical connections to the "Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual" for aftermarket equipment installations. Ford Motor Company vehicles are too long for radiated electromagnetic emissions. Severe duty equipment equipment in your vehicle, you use or not...