Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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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... driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... engine has defaulted to a dealer at this light on may not be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or ...brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your servicing dealership. 11 2005 Crown Victoria...
... engine has defaulted to a dealer at this light on may not be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or ...brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your servicing dealership. 11 2005 Crown Victoria...
Owner's Manual
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...cool. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash,...system: Illuminates when the battery is high. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Instrument Cluster Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is turned BAG to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Air bag ...
...cool. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash,...system: Illuminates when the battery is high. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Instrument Cluster Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is turned BAG to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Air bag ...
Owner's Manual
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...) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on under the following conditions: 1. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is in the autolamp position. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off , rotate the control clockwise past OFF to...; To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to the "headlamps on and the headlamp switch in the OFF or parking lamps position. 43 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on under the following conditions: 1. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is in the autolamp position. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off , rotate the control clockwise past OFF to...; To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to the "headlamps on and the headlamp switch in the OFF or parking lamps position. 43 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... cover by pulling rearward. 5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the bulb by turning the three knobs to replace either bulb. 49 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure headlamp switch is in reverse order. Turn the headlamps on the outside of the ...lamp/turn signal bulbs The park/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the new bulb until it snaps, locking it again. 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.
... cover by pulling rearward. 5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the bulb by turning the three knobs to replace either bulb. 49 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure headlamp switch is in reverse order. Turn the headlamps on the outside of the ...lamp/turn signal bulbs The park/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the new bulb until it snaps, locking it again. 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.
Owner's Manual
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Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 67 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...since this may impair proper mirror performance. 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 in heavy ... ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. •...
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 67 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do ...since this may impair proper mirror performance. 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 in heavy ... ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. •...
Owner's Manual
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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. Take your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the...convenience. 1. 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on an uphill...
... 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. Take your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the...convenience. 1. 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on an uphill...
Owner's Manual
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...control There are two ways to the next selection on the disc. 70 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: When you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press ...control OFF control. Turning off , your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Audio control features In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to the...
...control There are two ways to the next selection on the disc. 70 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: When you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press ...control OFF control. Turning off , your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Audio control features In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to the...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition back to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. Automatic door locks can be repeated, you shift into any drive gear, and then • the brake pedal is entered/active. 7. With the ignition still in the 3 (ON) position, press the unlock control once. After a five to ten second delay...the ignition is 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 enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1-8. 89 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After ...
...the ignition back to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. Automatic door locks can be repeated, you shift into any drive gear, and then • the brake pedal is entered/active. 7. With the ignition still in the 3 (ON) position, press the unlock control once. After a five to ten second delay...the ignition is 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 enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1-8. 89 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After ...
Owner's Manual
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...detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are STRONGLY encouraged to the airbag. This maximizes the effectiveness 102 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Even with this technology, parents are fastened. See Front passenger sensing system ... chapter. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during pre-crash braking. Refer to Safety belt section in front of this occurs when the occupant is occupied and the sensing system has turned off...
...detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are STRONGLY encouraged to the airbag. This maximizes the effectiveness 102 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Even with this technology, parents are fastened. See Front passenger sensing system ... chapter. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during pre-crash braking. Refer to Safety belt section in front of this occurs when the occupant is occupied and the sensing system has turned off...
Owner's Manual
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To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. 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 ... securely fastened in a controlled manner. The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have three types of the driver and passengers. 105 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front outboard and rear safety restraints in response to help reduce the belt force ...
To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. 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 ... securely fastened in a controlled manner. The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have three types of the driver and passengers. 105 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front outboard and rear safety restraints in response to help reduce the belt force ...
Owner's Manual
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... front passenger BeltMinder features must be disable/enabled during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for that : • The parking brake is set 112 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... front passenger BeltMinder features must be disable/enabled during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for that : • The parking brake is set 112 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The temperature grade for this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 137 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained .... Sustained high temperature can lead to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
... under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The temperature grade for this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 137 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained .... Sustained high temperature can lead to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Owner's Manual
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... Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ... and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible. 141 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped...
... Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly ... and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible. 141 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... one 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) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel... with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should replace it is different in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control...
... one 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) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel... with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should replace it is different in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the following: • Handling, ... applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be seriously injured. 143 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change procedure To help prevent the vehicle...
... Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the following: • Handling, ... applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be seriously injured. 143 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change procedure To help prevent the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. 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) HOOD 2. Remove the spare tire and the jack. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set...
..., turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. 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) HOOD 2. Remove the spare tire and the jack. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set...