Ford 1998 Crown Victoria- User Manual

Ford 1998 Crown Victoria

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – ICONS; Warnings; WARNINGS; Introduction
  • Page 3 – Instrumentation
  • Page 6 – LTR; LOW
  • Page 7 – Check engine; What you should do if the check engine light illuminates; Light turns on solid:; Check Engine
  • Page 8 – Seating and safety restraints; AIR; BRAKE
  • Page 9 – Turn signal; Exterior bulbs; High beams; ABS
  • Page 10 – Engine coolant temperature; engine is running or hot.
  • Page 11 – Traction Control; Driving; Safety belt warning chime; Seating; Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime; Seating and; TRAC
  • Page 13 – Speedometer; Indicates the current vehicle speed.
  • Page 14 – Odometer; Electronic Message Center; km
  • Page 15 – Engine coolant
  • Page 17 – Reset
  • Page 18 – Select; To reset any function:; Message center functions
  • Page 20 – TRIP A and TRIP B
  • Page 21 – Message center indicator lights; Check air suspension; Overdrive off
  • Page 22 – INDICATOR LAMP MODULE; The indicator lamp module contains the following lamps:; Brake system warning
  • Page 23 – Push forward to activate.; Flash to pass; Controls and features
  • Page 24 – REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
  • Page 25 – Fan speed control
  • Page 26 – -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.; Operating tips; In humid weather, select
  • Page 29 – Press MAX A/C and DEF
  • Page 30 – Manual override controls
  • Page 32 – In humid weather, select DEF
  • Page 33 – CLOCK; Press H to set the hour.; AUDIO SYSTEM; Refer to the “Audio Guide” in your owner portfolio.
  • Page 35 – Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 36 – Press OFF or
  • Page 38 – Depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 39 – The HomeLink
  • Page 40 – Programming; Training a rolling code
  • Page 42 – Erasing channels; AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
  • Page 43 – Compass zone adjustment.
  • Page 44 – Compass zone adjustment
  • Page 45 – Compass calibration adjustment; TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL; Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.; UN
  • Page 46 – WINDOW LOCK
  • Page 47 – POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS; To adjust your mirrors:; MIRRORS
  • Page 49 – Press this control to lock all doors.
  • Page 50 – Autolock; Relock
  • Page 51 – be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
  • Page 53 – Programming spare SecuriLock
  • Page 55 – KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM; Remote entry system
  • Page 56 – Programming your own entry code; Erasing personal code; To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:
  • Page 57 – Locking doors with the keyless entry system
  • Page 59 – Pull lever up to adjust seatback.; Using the manual recline function (if equipped); Release the handle when the desired position has been reached.; Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls
  • Page 61 – Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls; Using the power lumbar support
  • Page 62 – injury in a collision.; Combination lap and shoulder belts
  • Page 63 – When to use the automatic locking mode; When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.; Anytime; a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to
  • Page 65 – Adjusting the lap belt; The lap belt does not adjust automatically.
  • Page 67 – personal injuries in the event of a collision.
  • Page 69 – Recline the seat one or two notches from the upright position.; Children and air bags; place a rear-facing child
  • Page 70 – How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?
  • Page 71 – Air bag readiness
  • Page 72 – Air Bag Supplemental Restraint; Important child restraint precautions; Children and safety belts; If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.
  • Page 73 – When installing a child safety seat:
  • Page 77 – Place the child safety seat in the center seating position.; Attaching safety seats with tether straps; injured in a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 78 – PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE; Starting the engine; Important safety precautions; Starting
  • Page 79 – Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
  • Page 80 – If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light (
  • Page 82 – Guarding against exhaust fumes; Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:; Important ventilating information
  • Page 83 – BRAKES
  • Page 84 – ABS warning lamp; The; warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about; Using ABS; To set the parking brake:
  • Page 85 – Turn the ignition to the RUN position.; TRACTION CONTROL; Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control
  • Page 87 – Speed sensitive steering; certain road conditions
  • Page 88 – Fuses and relays; Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission; Understanding gearshift positions
  • Page 89 – Overdrive
  • Page 90 – Drive; driving with a heavy load
  • Page 92 – Preparing to tow; Hitches
  • Page 93 – Trailer lamps; Driving while you tow; Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades.; Servicing after towing; Trailer towing tips; Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
  • Page 94 – Launching or retrieving a boat; When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,; DRIVING THROUGH WATER; Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding:
  • Page 95 – Turn the ignition to the OFF position.; Roadside emergencies
  • Page 96 – severe wire damage and could start a fire.
  • Page 97 – Standard fuse amperage rating and color; Fuse rating
  • Page 98 – The fuses are coded as follows.; Location; Not Used
  • Page 99 – Air Bag Module; Power distribution box
  • Page 102 – Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.; Removing the anti-theft lug nut
  • Page 103 – Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut; Insert the key over the locking lug nut.; Tire change procedure; for information
  • Page 105 – Also see the label on the battery.; If you connect your; touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles
  • Page 106 – explosion of the gases that surround the battery.; Jump starting; Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
  • Page 107 – Removing the jumper cables
  • Page 108 – WRECKER TOWING
  • Page 109 – SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; To help you service your vehicle:; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE; Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.; Working with the engine off; Turn off the engine and remove the key.; Maintenance and care
  • Page 111 – IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
  • Page 113 – Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.; Adding engine oil; Checking the engine; Engine oil and filter recommendations; Look for this certification mark.
  • Page 115 – WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
  • Page 116 – ENGINE COOLANT; Precautions when; Adding engine coolant
  • Page 117 – For vehicles with green coolant,; use Ford Premium Cooling System; For vehicles with orange coolant,; use Ford Extended Life Engine; Recycled engine coolant
  • Page 118 – not all coolant recycling processes; no recycling process has been; Coolant refill capacity; Refill capacities; Severe winter climate
  • Page 119 – How fail-safe cooling works
  • Page 120 – When fail-safe mode is activated
  • Page 121 – CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
  • Page 122 – Lubricant specifications
  • Page 123 – Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.; P R N D 2 1
  • Page 124 – BATTERY
  • Page 125 – Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
  • Page 126 – To replace the wiper blades:; LEAD; RECYCLE
  • Page 128 – Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.; Tire rotation
  • Page 130 – Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
  • Page 131 – completely removing the cap.
  • Page 132 – Choosing the right fuel
  • Page 134 – Running out of fuel; Calculating fuel economy
  • Page 137 – To install the new bulb:
  • Page 138 – Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs; Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.; Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs; High-mount brakelamp bulbs; For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.; Replacing sidemarker and cornering lamp bulbs; For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.; Replacing license plate lamp bulbs; For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.; AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
  • Page 140 – Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield.; Waxing your vehicle; Cleaning the wiper blades and; Repairing paint chips
  • Page 142 – powder. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.; Do not; use
  • Page 143 – Cleaning the instrument panel; Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.; Cleaning the interior fabric; Safety belt maintenance; Underbody
  • Page 145 – Capacities and specifications
  • Page 146 – Lubricant Specifications.
  • Page 151 – Reporting safety defects
  • Page 152 – Index
  • Page 160 – Filling station information
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Before driving

Introduction

2

Instrumentation

3

Controls and features

23

Seating and safety restraints

58

Starting and driving

Starting

78

Driving

83

Roadside emergencies

95

Servicing

Maintenance and care

109

Capacities and specifications

145

Reporting safety defects

151

Index

152

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Page 2 - ICONS; Warnings; WARNINGS; Introduction

ICONS Indicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps to...

Page 3 - Instrumentation
Page 6 - LTR; LOW

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank hasapproximately eight liters (twogallons) remaining. The lamp willalso illuminate when the ignition keyis turned to ON and the engine isoff. E LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE AIR SUSP OD ...

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