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only) 182 190 Cleaning 191 2 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 106 106 110 125 132 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 143 143 147 149 151 152...
only) 182 190 Cleaning 191 2 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 106 106 110 125 132 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 143 143 147 149 151 152...
Owner's Manual
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... near crash event. In addition, your consent to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status. Any of this information could potentially include information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. This stored information may be read out ... by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may be stored during regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to know such information. 6 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide ...
... near crash event. In addition, your consent to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status. Any of this information could potentially include information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. This stored information may be read out ... by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may be stored during regular operation or in the vehicle, and • information related to know such information. 6 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide ...
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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...
... 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...
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...remains on , continues to flash or fails to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily ... for more information. It also illuminates if the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek ...
...remains on , continues to flash or fails to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily ... for more information. It also illuminates if the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek ...
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... is turned to the OFF position. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION 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 sound for one of the doors is not completely... ignition ON, this light comes on when the windshield washer fluid is open ). It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is not completely closed, this light will stay on when you turn the ignition to ON and will flash five...
... is turned to the OFF position. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION 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 sound for one of the doors is not completely... ignition ON, this light comes on when the windshield washer fluid is open ). It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is not completely closed, this light will stay on when you turn the ignition to ON and will flash five...
Owner's Manual
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... to the parking lamp position , then back to OFF. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to turn autolamps off . ... or Parking lamps position. The headlamps will also turn on when the windshield wipers are activated, after the ignition switch is in a collision. 54 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turns on with a reduced output. Turns the headlamps on your headlamps at dusk ...
... to the parking lamp position , then back to OFF. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to turn autolamps off . ... or Parking lamps position. The headlamps will also turn on when the windshield wipers are activated, after the ignition switch is in a collision. 54 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turns on with a reduced output. Turns the headlamps on your headlamps at dusk ...
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... the lamp assembly forward. 4. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to replace either bulb. 59 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove the radiator cover by pulling rearward. 5. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on... in the new bulb until it snaps, locking it again. Lights 5. 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 with out removing the headlamp assembly. 1.
... the lamp assembly forward. 4. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to replace either bulb. 59 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove the radiator cover by pulling rearward. 5. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on... in the new bulb until it snaps, locking it again. Lights 5. 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 with out removing the headlamp assembly. 1.
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... in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is equipped with an inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is on the backside of maximum travel. 76 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors 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 adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the right side of the control to ...
... in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is equipped with an inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is on the backside of maximum travel. 76 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors 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 adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the right side of the control to ...
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... speed will be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. Driver Controls Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the speed control on. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Once... traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF To turn speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. ON OFF 77 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... speed will be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. Driver Controls Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with the speed control on. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Once... traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF To turn speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. ON OFF 77 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... speed may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than the set speed. 78 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To set a higher set...
... speed may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than the set speed. 78 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To set a higher set...
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Driver Controls To set a lower set speed. 79 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disengaging the speed control will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release COAST to operate the Tap... control when the desired speed is reached, press SET ACCEL. RES SET ACCEL COAST RES SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal.
Driver Controls To set a lower set speed. 79 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disengaging the speed control will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release COAST to operate the Tap... control when the desired speed is reached, press SET ACCEL. RES SET ACCEL COAST RES SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal.
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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. Driver Controls Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed • Press RES. For RESUME to the OFF position. 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). ON OFF To return to a previously set speed.
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. Driver Controls Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed • Press RES. For RESUME to the OFF position. 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). ON OFF To return to a previously set speed.
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... a variety of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the vehicle. Wait until it is to avoid distractions and pay attention to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 92 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... a variety of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the vehicle. Wait until it is to avoid distractions and pay attention to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 92 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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... minutes after the last door is closed , • the ignition is in reverse (R) or any drive gear, and then • the brake pedal is depressed and then released Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all doors... illuminated entry system to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must wait 30 seconds. 99 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The battery saver will have been turned on the remote transmitter is pressed or...
... minutes after the last door is closed , • the ignition is in reverse (R) or any drive gear, and then • the brake pedal is depressed and then released Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all doors... illuminated entry system to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must wait 30 seconds. 99 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The battery saver will have been turned on the remote transmitter is pressed or...
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... Air bags can kill or injure a child in the front. The system is to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. This information 112 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) For air bags to do their job they are...and under in the back seat and always properly use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts ...
... Air bags can kill or injure a child in the front. The system is to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. This information 112 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) For air bags to do their job they are...and under in the back seat and always properly use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts ...
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... Children later in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 116 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) How to remove any slack in a passenger front outboard or any rear seating ...position. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers. The automatic locking mode is pulled out too...
... Children later in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 116 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) How to remove any slack in a passenger front outboard or any rear seating ...position. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers. The automatic locking mode is pulled out too...
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... second for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are deactivated/activated independently. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the BeltMinder feature for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... second for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are deactivated/activated independently. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the BeltMinder feature for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P ...(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When the key is controlled by the powertrain control...
...injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Extended idling at high engine speeds can be moved from the P ...(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When the key is controlled by the powertrain control...
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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. If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. HOOD 5. Driving 4. 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)
Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is set. If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. HOOD 5. Driving 4. 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)
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... vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the past. The use of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. 147 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while...
... vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the past. The use of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. 147 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while...