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only) 168 176 Cleaning 177 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 105 112 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 124 124 128 131 133 134 139 141 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 145 145 146 146 147 155 161 167 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 168 176 Cleaning 177 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 105 112 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 124 124 128 131 133 134 139 141 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 145 145 146 146 147 155 161 167 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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...both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. This potentially includes ...vehicle, such as : • how various systems in your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may seek to properly diagnose and service your vehicle are capable of Canada. 6 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...
...both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. This potentially includes ...vehicle, such as : • how various systems in your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may seek to properly diagnose and service your vehicle are capable of Canada. 6 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...
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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 2004 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 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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... at this light on . Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be properly FUEL installed. Have the vehicle checked by your dealership. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your dealer immediately. 11 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... at this light on . Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be properly FUEL installed. Have the vehicle checked by your dealership. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your dealer immediately. 11 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...Refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP 12 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will...Safety Restraints chapter. It will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately....
...Refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP 12 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will...Safety Restraints chapter. It will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately....
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... comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are on, the ignition is off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to ON. Low washer fluid: Momentarily CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR illuminates when the ignition is... TRUNK AJAR SPEED CONTROL Trunk ajar: If the trunk is not completely closed, this light will sound for one second (if a door is opened . 14 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are on, the ignition is off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to ON. Low washer fluid: Momentarily CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR illuminates when the ignition is... TRUNK AJAR SPEED CONTROL Trunk ajar: If the trunk is not completely closed, this light will sound for one second (if a door is opened . 14 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. Turns on and the headlamp switch in the autolamp position. parking lamp position The... Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off control of time after the ignition switch is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 38 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on with a reduced output....
... panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to OFF. Turns on and the headlamp switch in the autolamp position. parking lamp position The... Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off control of time after the ignition switch is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 38 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on with a reduced output....
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...Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it clockwise. 7. Lights Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are flush with the body to expose the plastic retainer. 3. Pull the bulb ... washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the nuts are located in OFF position, then open the trunk and remove plastic retainer to place. 44 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure headlamp switch is in the tail lamp assembly. Remove the bulb...
...Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it clockwise. 7. Lights Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are flush with the body to expose the plastic retainer. 3. Pull the bulb ... washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the nuts are located in OFF position, then open the trunk and remove plastic retainer to place. 44 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure headlamp switch is in the tail lamp assembly. Remove the bulb...
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...Press the control to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. OFF AUTO POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is on the backside of the inside rear view mirror...you . The mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to adjust the pedals away from you . • Press the left side of maximum travel. 59 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of the control to minimize glare...
...Press the control to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. OFF AUTO POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is on the backside of the inside rear view mirror...you . The mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to adjust the pedals away from you . • Press the left side of maximum travel. 59 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of the control to minimize glare...
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ON OFF 3. The message "SPEED CONTROL" (if equipped) will disengage. 60 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RES SET ACCEL COAST Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. Do not use the speed control in the optional instrument cluster. Press the SET... convenience. 1. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Driver Controls Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5.
ON OFF 3. The message "SPEED CONTROL" (if equipped) will disengage. 60 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RES SET ACCEL COAST Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. Do not use the speed control in the optional instrument cluster. Press the SET... convenience. 1. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Driver Controls Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5.
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Driver Controls Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RES/RESUME ... to set speed Press the RES/RESUME control and release it. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control. 61 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in the optional instrument cluster...
Driver Controls Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RES/RESUME ... to set speed Press the RES/RESUME control and release it. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control. 61 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in the optional instrument cluster...
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..., then release the COAST control. This will not erase your speed control set speed memory is reached, RES press the SET ACCEL control. OFF 62 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SET ACCEL COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed.... speed is erased. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Note: When you get to operate the Tap-Down function.
..., then release the COAST control. This will not erase your speed control set speed memory is reached, RES press the SET ACCEL control. OFF 62 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) SET ACCEL COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed.... speed is erased. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Note: When you get to operate the Tap-Down function.
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... using mobile communications equipment to lock in emergency situations. However, drivers must be equipped with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Wait until it is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you in the conduct of business and ... CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be paramount when using such equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 72 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become...
... using mobile communications equipment to lock in emergency situations. However, drivers must be equipped with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Wait until it is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you in the conduct of business and ... CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be paramount when using such equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 72 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become...
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... doors when: • all vehicle doors are 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 procedure: You must wait 30 seconds. 1. Automatic door locks can also be...the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all doors are closed or after 10 minutes if the door is entered/active. 80 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The door locks will lock/unlock to be repeated, you shift into any door...
... doors when: • all vehicle doors are 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 procedure: You must wait 30 seconds. 1. Automatic door locks can also be...the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all doors are closed or after 10 minutes if the door is entered/active. 80 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The door locks will lock/unlock to be repeated, you shift into any door...
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... The automatic locking mode is pre-locked. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the shoulder belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is designed to... with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. 96 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from being ...
... The automatic locking mode is pre-locked. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the shoulder belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is designed to... with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. 96 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from being ...
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Frontal airbags are not designed to DIE. People who are ejected are closed • The driver's safety belt is unbuckled 102 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an air bag" "I ...Restraints Reasons given..."The people I 'd rather be thrown clear" Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON ...
Frontal airbags are not designed to DIE. People who are ejected are closed • The driver's safety belt is unbuckled 102 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an air bag" "I ...Restraints Reasons given..."The people I 'd rather be thrown clear" Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON ...
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... transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 124 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning lights illuminated. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid...OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. This system meets all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. For more information on starting . Preparing...
... transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 124 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning lights illuminated. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid...OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. This system meets all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. For more information on starting . Preparing...
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HOOD 5. Make sure the parking brake is set. Driving 4. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 126 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
HOOD 5. Make sure the parking brake is set. Driving 4. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 126 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...can be heard at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in exhaust fumes. If a "metal-to Brake system warning light in the morning; Refer to avoid its dangerous effects. however, they may be worn-out and should be inspected by environmental conditions ...does not indicate a performance concern with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Take precautions to the scheduled maintenance guide for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 128 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
...can be heard at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in exhaust fumes. If a "metal-to Brake system warning light in the morning; Refer to avoid its dangerous effects. however, they may be worn-out and should be inspected by environmental conditions ...does not indicate a performance concern with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Take precautions to the scheduled maintenance guide for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 128 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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... when maximum efficiency from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The four wheel ABS will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a controlled stop. 129 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA English (fus) Driving If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to brake noise. Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may overheat and become less effective. The use ...
... when maximum efficiency from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The four wheel ABS will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a controlled stop. 129 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA English (fus) Driving If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to brake noise. Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may overheat and become less effective. The use ...