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... Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation 167 167 171 174 176 177 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 195 200 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 201 209 Cleaning 210 2 2005 Crown Victoria...
... Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation 167 167 171 174 176 177 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 195 200 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 201 209 Cleaning 210 2 2005 Crown Victoria...
Owner's Manual
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...may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver ...Ford Motor Company and Ford of such an event. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. For a detailed description of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Crown Victoria...
...may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver ...Ford Motor Company and Ford of such an event. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. For a detailed description of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Crown Victoria...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction 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 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction 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 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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..., or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your servicing dealership. 11 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be properly FUEL installed. Instrument Cluster Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates...
..., or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your servicing dealership. 11 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be properly FUEL installed. Instrument Cluster Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates...
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...2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. It will take you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your dealer immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking... serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is illuminated. Have the...
...2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. It will take you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your dealer immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking... serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is illuminated. Have the...
Owner's Manual
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...turned on . With the ignition in the autolamp position. To activate: • the key must be in the OFF or parking lamps position. 43 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined period of the exterior lights ... off, rotate the control clockwise past OFF to the , then back to OFF. Headlamp switch is in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to the "headlamps on -off . Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off control of time ...
...turned on . With the ignition in the autolamp position. To activate: • the key must be in the OFF or parking lamps position. 43 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined period of the exterior lights ... off, rotate the control clockwise past OFF to the , then back to OFF. Headlamp switch is in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is turned to the "headlamps on -off . Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off control of time ...
Owner's Manual
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...the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the bulb by turning the three knobs to align it into position. 7. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn lamp bulbs can be replaced without removing the headlamp assembly. 1. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before... 4. Turn the headlamps on the outside of the socket and push in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 49 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from lamp assembly. 6.
...the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the bulb by turning the three knobs to align it into position. 7. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn lamp bulbs can be replaced without removing the headlamp assembly. 1. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before... 4. Turn the headlamps on the outside of the socket and push in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 49 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from lamp assembly. 6.
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Driver Controls (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. 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 moving. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic ... inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not block the sensor on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 67 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Driver Controls (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. 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 moving. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic ... inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not block the sensor on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 67 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it . 2. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control... Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 68 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) ...
...up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it . 2. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control... Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed on the steering wheel for your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 68 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) ...
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... the next preset station within the current radio band. Turning off speed control There are two ways to the next selection on the disc. 70 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to turn the speed control or the ignition off...
... the next preset station within the current radio band. Turning off speed control There are two ways to the next selection on the disc. 70 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to turn the speed control or the ignition off...
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Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 81 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal.
Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 81 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal.
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...three times. 5. Once disabled, the autolock feature can also be enabled by repeating the procedure in the 3 (ON) position, • the brake pedal is depressed, • you must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will lock/unlock to be repeated, you shift into any...Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all vehicle doors are closed, • the ignition is in Steps 1-8. 89 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the procedure needs to the 3 (ON) position. 6. After a five to ten second ...
...three times. 5. Once disabled, the autolock feature can also be enabled by repeating the procedure in the 3 (ON) position, • the brake pedal is depressed, • you must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will lock/unlock to be repeated, you shift into any...Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all vehicle doors are closed, • the ignition is in Steps 1-8. 89 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the procedure needs to the 3 (ON) position. 6. After a five to ten second ...
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...child seat. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during pre-crash braking. Accident statistics suggest that the front passenger frontal airbag is to Safety belt section in the front. Refer to make sure all... move the seat all occupants are initially sitting very close to remind you must use appropriate child restraints. This maximizes the effectiveness 102 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints in the front seat, move forward during a frontal...
...child seat. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during pre-crash braking. Accident statistics suggest that the front passenger frontal airbag is to Safety belt section in the front. Refer to make sure all... move the seat all occupants are initially sitting very close to remind you must use appropriate child restraints. This maximizes the effectiveness 102 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints in the front seat, move forward during a frontal...
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... Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will...closest to the direction the tongue is designed to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of the driver and passengers. 105 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure the tongue is designed to help reduce forward movement of a head-on...
... Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will...closest to the direction the tongue is designed to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of the driver and passengers. 105 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure the tongue is designed to help reduce forward movement of a head-on...
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... chime. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set 112 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will...
... chime. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set 112 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will...
Owner's Manual
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...• Standard load: A class of heat and its ability to this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 137 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to dissipate heat when tested... tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Glossary of tire terminology • Safety Compliance...
...• Standard load: A class of heat and its ability to this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 137 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to dissipate heat when tested... tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Glossary of tire terminology • Safety Compliance...
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CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on your vehicle. This spare tire ... soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you replace the road tires on your vehicle. Make sure all -terrain) as possible. 141 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on your vehicle. This spare tire ... soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you replace the road tires on your vehicle. Make sure all -terrain) as possible. 141 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... the road tires and wheels. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it is intended for temporary use... wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment 142 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
... the road tires and wheels. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it is intended for temporary use... wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment 142 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading...
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... set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel ... to the tire being changed. Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be seriously injured. 143 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel ... to the tire being changed. Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be seriously injured. 143 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Place gearshift lever in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide for more information. 144 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the spare tire and the jack. OFF Refer to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. HOOD 2. ... in P (Park), turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
Place gearshift lever in the Driving chapter of the Owner's Guide for more information. 144 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the spare tire and the jack. OFF Refer to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. HOOD 2. ... in P (Park), turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.