1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owners Manual

electronic automatic temperature

manual heating and air conditioning

system . Air suspension description . see also Rear air suspension system .

Alarm, activating remote personal Aluminum wheels. Antenna, radio

(see Electronic sound system) Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

description . see also Brake . warning light.

Ashtray(s)

50, 84
37

144
246

17
24
17
52, 68
20
18
24
17
237

90

88

184
184
130
210

155
249

181
181
50, 84
143

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Assistance (see Customer assistance). Audio system

(see Electronic sound system)

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive. fluid, adding . fluid, checking . fluid, refill capacities fluid, specification .

Axle, traction lok . Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . battery saver . charging system warning light . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . voltage gauge. when storing your vehicle .

Black dust shield . Brake fluid

brake warning light . specifications .

Brakelamp

bulb replacement . high-mount brakelamp .

Brakes

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light.

applying the brakes . brake warning light .

314 Index

215

149

173
267
266
291
293
178

175

197
128
52, 69
256
255
197
255
255
292
. 60
296
210

49, 85
293

285
283

181
181

50, 84
181
49, 85

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Brakes (continued)

fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications . front disc . new brake linings. noise . parking . trailer . when storing your vehicle .

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Bulbs, replacing headlamps . specifications .

Canada, customer assistance . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player

(see Electronic sound system) Catalytic converter Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Charging system gauge . Charging system warning light . Childproof locks Child safety restraints .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard seat . in rear center seat

268
293
181
182
182
194
296
174

282
285

224

224
291
43

26

149, 161
286
265
202
60
52, 69
121
24
35
26

19, 26
28
28
28
34

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Chime

key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers

checking and replacing . see also fuses .

Cleaning your vehicle

chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior exterior lamps fabric headlamps . instrument panel instrument panel lens . interior lamps. mirrors. plastic parts polishing . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . wheels .

Climate control system

heating.

control.

air conditioning . electronic automatic temperature

Clock. Cold engine starting . Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . drain and flush . preparing for storage . proper solution . refill capacities . refill procedure . specifications . temperature gauge .

316 Index

. 38
51, 65

280
271

239
103
139
103
. 88
108
107
141
. 17
103
139
266

88, 90

. 90
88, 90
108
. 40

249
253
295
251
291
253
293
58, 64

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Cruise control (see Speed control) Cupholder(s) . Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada.

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) Daytime running light system . Defrost

rear window . windshield .

Dipstick, automatic transmission fluid. Dispute Settlement Board . Doors

door ajar warning message . lubricant specifications Driving under special conditions

bad weather . heavy load . high water . slippery roads . towing a trailer. Dust shield, black . Electrical system

circuit breakers . fuses power point outlet

Electronic message center

(see Message center) Electronic sound system

antenna . radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

116
143
217

217

87
102

101
89, 98
267
219

82
293

186
188
187
186
190
210

280
271
144

74

155
169
151, 162
172

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Emergencies, roadside assistance. battery acid spills . jump-starting . towing .

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system, catalytic

converter .

Engine

check engine warning light does not start . fuel injected engine, starting . fuel system shut-off switch. preparing to start . service points . starting. starting after a collision . storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

checking and adding . checking hoses . disposal preparing for storage . proper solution . recovery reservoir . refill capacities . specifications .

Engine coolant temperature gauge

description . electronic . mechanical .

Engine oil