Ford Crown Victoria 1999 User manual

Category
Cars
Type
User manual
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 23
Seating and safety restraints 91
Starting and driving
Starting 112
Driving 117
Roadside emergencies 132
Servicing
Maintenance and care 148
Capacities and specifications 187
Customer assistance 192
Reporting safety defects 204
Index 205
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r
1998 Ford Motor Company
Contents
1
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer to Seating
and safety restraints for more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Introduction
2
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Severe Duty Owner’s
Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas Vehicle
Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Introduction
3
R.DEF.
AUTO
LAMP
0FF
PANEL
DIM
PUSH INTERIOR
HI
LO
F
E
CHECK
ENGINE
AIR
SUSP
OD
OFF
BRAKE
TEMP
VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
H
C
FH
L
<
FUEL FILL DOOR
P R N D 2 1
OFF
ON
Driver side air bag
(pg. 101)
Instrument cluster
(pg. 21)
Rear window defroster
control
(pg. 24)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 23)
Headlamp
control
(pg. 23)
Speed control*
(pg. 68)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 66)
*If equipped
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4
SCAN
BASS TREB BAL FADE
SIDE
EJ
REW FF
1 - 2
TAPE
AMS
VOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE
AM
FM
CLK
123456
FM1
ST
L
NORM A/C
VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC
OFF
F
AUTO
HM
OIL
H
L
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
Electronic sound system
(pg. 34)
Climate control systems
(pg. 25)
Clock
(pg. 33)
Traction control switch*
(pg. 120)
Gearshift
(w/overdrive button)
(pg. 125)
Instrumentation
5
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge. The light comes on when
there is approximately 1/16th of a
tank indicated on the fuel gauge
(refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition
must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also
illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level.
E
LOW
FUEL
CHECK
ENGINE
AIR
SUSP
OD
OFF
BRAKE
AIR
BAG
TEMP OIL
VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
HH
LC
FH
L
<
FUEL FILL DOOR
TRAC
CNTL
0000000
0
000
+
F
E
/
2
1
N
O
R
M
H
C
LTR
GAL
TO
EMPTY
km/h
MPH
km
S
CHECK
ENGINE
AIR
BAG
SPEED CONTROL
P R N D 2 1
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
INST
ECON
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
LOW
FUEL
Instrumentation
6
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system
is commonly known as the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD II). This
OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also
assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine
is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being
noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1.
The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening
the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other
temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off.
(A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
CHECK
ENGINE
Instrumentation
7
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position, the engine is off and the
parking brake is engaged. If brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should
be inspected immediately.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on
or continues to flash, the ABS needs
to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.
AIR
BAG
!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
8
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn
signal or the hazard lights are turned
on. If one or both of the indicators
stay on continuously or flash faster,
check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure (if equipped)
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level and
add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care
chapter.
This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the
engine is off.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
Instrumentation
9
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If light
stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your
vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON.
Air suspension (if equipped)
This light tells you if the air
suspension needs repair or if the air
suspension switch is OFF. For
information on the air suspension
system, refer to the Driving
chapter.
O/D off
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and
transmission control switch has
been pushed. When the light is on,
the transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control
switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced.
Traction ControlY active (if equipped)
Flashes when the Traction Controly
system begins applying and
releasing the brakes and adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a
wheelspin condition. It will be lit for
a minimum of four seconds or for
the duration of the Traction
Controly event.
If the Traction Controly indicator
comes on or stays lit, either:
the Traction Controly system needs service, or
AIR
SUSP
O/D
OFF
TRAC
CNTL
Instrumentation
10
the customer has disabled the system using the traction control
switch.
For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal chime
Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn
and the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges
E
LOW
FUEL
TRAC
CNTL
CHECK
ENGINE
AIR
SUSP
OD
OFF
BRAKE
AIR
BAG
TEMP OIL
VOLTS FUEL
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
HH
LC
FH
L
<
FUEL FILL DOOR
0000000
0
000
Instrumentation
11
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key
is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle
is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle
is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Standard instrument cluster
+
F
E
/
2
1
N
O
R
M
H
C
LTR
GAL
TO
EMPTY
km/h
MPH
km
S
CHECK
ENGINE
AIR
BAG
SPEED CONTROL
P R N D 2 1
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
INST
ECON
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
E
FUEL
F
Instrumentation
12
Optional instrument cluster
This shows the approximate amount
of fuel in the fuel tank in whole
numbers (liters or gallons). If your
tank is full or nearly full, the display
will be “F”. If your tank is empty or
nearly empty, the display will be
“E”.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
F
E
/
2
1
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0000
km/h
MPH
km
S
Instrumentation
13
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch
the display from metric to English measurements.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Refer to Electronic Message Center for Trip A and Trip B features on
the optional instrument cluster.
MPH km/h
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
11 0
12 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
0000000
0000
km/h
MPH
km
S
0000
20
30
40
50
60 70
80
90
100
110
120
10
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
MPH
km/h
0 00000
Instrumentation
14
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area
between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
ignition and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance
and care chapter.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the engine
coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate,
refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the
Maintenance and care chapter.
TEMP
H
C
N
O
R
M
H
C
Instrumentation
15
Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)
This gauge shows the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range (as indicated), have
the vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle remains
in the normal range (the area
between the “H” and “L”).
If the gauge indicates low pressure,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level.
Add oil if needed (refer to Engine
oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified
technician.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center allows you to:
see problems such as door ajar,
air suspension, trunk ajar, washer
fluid low
see how many kilometers/miles
you can drive before running out
of fuel
VOLTS
H
L
OIL
H
L
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
Instrumentation
16
see when overdrive has been deactivated
monitor the average fuel economy
check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
monitor the average speed
Selectable features
Reset
Press this control to reset the
selected message center function to
zero. The only functions which can
be reset are:
AVG ECON
TRIP A or TRIP B
AVG SPEED
E/M
Press this control to switch the
electronic instrument cluster display
and the message center display from
metric to English units.
Select
Each press of the SELECT control
will select a different function.
Press the right side of the control to
advance the function to the right,
and press the left side of the control
to advance the function to the left.
To reset any function:
RESET E/M SELECT
RESET E/M SELECT
RESET E/M SELECT
Instrumentation
17
1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT control to choose the
desired function.
2. Press the RESET control and the
selected message center function
will be reset to zero.
Message center functions
DIST TO EMPTY (DTE)
This function estimates
approximately how far you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
under normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle.
Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few miles.
At least 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) of fuel must be added for the fuel gauge
to immediately show the new fuel level.
The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second
when you have approximately:
80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel
40 km (25 miles)
16 km (10 miles)
The message center will remain in
the DTE function until the SELECT
control is pressed to change
functions.
Displayed DTE will not be equal to
AVG ECON multiplied by the FUEL
REMAIN value. DTE is calculated
using a method that considers the
fuel economy of the last 800 km
(500 miles) driven.
RESET E/M SELECT
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
RESET E/M SELECT
Instrumentation
18
If “CO” or “CS” is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as
possible.
AVG ECON (average fuel economy)
Select this function to display your
average fuel economy in liters/100
km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your figure may be
different than displayed for the following reasons:
your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons)
Press the RESET control while AVG
ECON is displayed to reset the
function.
The average displayed is the average
since the last reset.
TRIP A and TRIP B
These two functions allow you to
see how far you have traveled since
you last reset. Trip A and Trip B are
completely independent and must
be reset individually.
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
RESET E/M SELECT
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
Instrumentation
19
To reset either trip feature to zero,
press the RESET control while the
appropriate trip distance feature
(TRIP A or TRIP B) is displayed.
AVG SPEED (average speed)
Select this function to display your
average speed in miles per hour or
kilometers per hour.
Your vehicle must be moving to
calculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, the
average speed is displayed at 0 kilometers (0 miles) per hour.
Message center indicator lights
Check air suspension
Briefly illuminates when the ignition
is turned ON. This light will remain
on to indicate that the air
suspension switch is off or to
indicate a possible system fault. For
more information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
Driving chapter.
Overdrive off
Illuminates when the transmission
control switch (TCS) has been
pushed. When the light is on, the
transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not come
on when the TCS is depressed or if
the light flashes when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced.
RESET E/M SELECT
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
A
AVG
ECON
TRIP
B
AVG
SPEED
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km
AIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFF
DOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
km
MILES
/GAL
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