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Ford 1997 Crown Victoria User Manual

Ford 1997 Crown Victoria
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Ford 1997 Crown Victoria Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFord
Model1997 Crown Victoria
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Ford’s Commitment to You

Ford Motor Company's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

Core principles of quality, customer focus, continuous improvement, and partnerships.

Things to Know About Using This Guide

NOTES and WARNINGS

Explanation of notes and warnings within the guide for clarity and safety.

Finding Information in This Guide

About the Warranties

Ford Extended Service Plan

Information on purchasing additional protection for your vehicle.

Breaking Your Vehicle In

The Mechanical Cluster

Brake System Warning Light

Explanation of the brake system warning light and its meanings.

Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped)

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

Air Bag Readiness Light

Charging System Light

Overdrive Off Indicator

High Beam Light

Check Engine Warning Light

Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Speedometer

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

The Electronic Cluster

message center

System for displaying vehicle information and alerts.

FUEL REMAIN — Fuel Remaining for the Electronic Cluster

What the message center functions can show you

DIST TO EMPTY — Distance to Empty (DTE)

Estimates remaining driving range based on current fuel level.

AVG ECON — Average Fuel Economy

INST ECON — Instantaneous Fuel Economy

Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)

Low Washer Fluid Light

Indicator Lamp Module

Brake System Light

Luxury Audio System

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

Guide to operating the vehicle's new radio system.

How to tune radio stations

Using the “TUNE” function

Manual frequency adjustment for radio stations.

Using the “SEEK” function

Automatic station seeking up or down the frequency band.

Adjusting the tone balance of your radio

Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response

Instructions for adjusting bass and treble audio controls.

Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature

Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

How to insert a tape

Procedure for loading and playing a cassette tape.

How to locate a desired track on the tape

Fast forwarding the tape

Instructions for fast-forwarding cassette tape selections.

Rewinding the tape

Instructions for rewinding cassette tape selections.

Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature

Electronic Search and Search Cassette Radio

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

Guide to operating the vehicle's new radio system.

How to tune radio stations

Using the “TUNE” function

Manual frequency adjustment for radio stations.

Using the “SEEK” function

Automatic station seeking up or down the frequency band.

Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

Increasing or decreasing bass response

Instructions for adjusting bass audio control.

Increasing or decreasing treble response

Instructions for adjusting treble audio control.

Adjusting speaker balance

Adjusting sound distribution between left and right speakers.

Adjusting speaker fader

Adjusting sound distribution between front and rear speakers.

Controls and Features

The Climate Control Systems

Overview of the two available climate control systems.

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System

Rear Window Defroster

The Interior and Exterior Lights

Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only)

Explanation of the DRL system for Canadian vehicles.

Turning On the Exterior Lights

Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System

Clock

Using the Remote Control for the Trunk (If equipped)

Ignition

Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

Explanation of the different key positions and their functions.

The Turn Signal Lever

Windshield Wipers and Washer

Hazard Flasher

Tilt Steering

Speed Control (If equipped)

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (If equipped)

Functionality of the auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Doors

Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors

How to engage and disengage rear door child safety locks.

Power Door Locks (If equipped)

Windows

Using the Power Windows

Guide to operating the vehicle's power windows.

Adjusting the Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors

Trunk

Opening the Trunk Manually

Instructions for opening the trunk using the key.

Keyless Entry System (If equipped)

Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System

Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System

Autolock (With Keyless Entry if Equipped)

Automatic door locking feature when conditions are met.

Programming Your Own Entry Code

Remote Entry System (If equipped)

Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk

Steps to unlock doors and open the trunk using the remote.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Head Restraints

Information on proper use and adjustment of head restraints.

Adjusting the Front Passenger Seat Manually

To recline the front seat

Using the Power Seats (If equipped)

Important Safety Belt Information

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts

Safety Belts for All Passenger Outboard Seating Positions

Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment

Driver and right front passenger

Adjusting the shoulder belt height for front occupants.

Lap Belts — Center Seating Positions

Safety Belt Maintenance

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Important Air Bag Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines for operating with air bags.

Determining if System Is Operational

Safety Restraints for Children

Safety Seats for Children

Installing Safety Seats in the Front and Rear Outboard Passenger Seating Positions

Installing a Child Safety Seat at a Center Seating Position with Adjustable Lap Belt

Starting

Preparing to Start Your Vehicle

Pre-start checks and procedures for vehicle operation.

Starting Your Engine

For a cold engine

Specific starting procedures for cold engine conditions.

For a warm engine

Specific starting procedures for warm engine conditions.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Driving

Brakes

Detailed information on brake system operation and application.

Applying the Brakes

Techniques for applying brakes effectively.

Parking Brake

Traction Assist™ (If equipped)

Steering Your Vehicle

Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission

Putting Your Vehicle in Gear

Steps for engaging gears in the automatic transmission.

Driving

When to use Ⓙ (Overdrive)

Guidance on when to use the overdrive gear.

Driving With a Heavy Load

Driving Under Special Conditions

Tips for Safe Driving

General advice for safe driving practices.

Driving in Bad Weather

Slippery roads

Precautions and techniques for driving on slippery roads.

Fuses, High Current Fuses, Fuse Links, and Circuit Breakers

The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays

High Current Fuses

Checking and Replacing Fuses

Circuit Breakers

If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision

Fuel System Shut-off Switch

Procedure for resetting the fuel shut-off switch after an impact.

Changing a Tire

The Temporary Spare Tire

Spare Tire Location

Preparing to Change the Tire

Removing and Replacing the Tire

Jacking locations

Locating the notch for the jack — rear wheels

Identifying jack points for rear wheel changes.

Aluminum wheel

Steel wheel with full wheelcover

Jump-Starting Your Vehicle

Preparing Your Vehicle

Connecting the jumper cables

Jump-Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Maintenance and Care

Service Made Easy

Ford's approach to making vehicle servicing convenient.

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle

Opening the Hood

Engine Compartment

Engine Oil Recommendations

Checking and Adding Engine Oil

Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter

Brake Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Coolant

Adding Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Refill Procedure

Power Steering Fluid

Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid

Procedure for checking and refilling power steering fluid.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid

Steps for checking the automatic transmission fluid level.

Battery

Wiper Blades

Tires

Checking Tire Pressure

Guidelines for checking and adjusting tire pressure.

Tire Rotation

Replacing the Tires

Information About Tire Quality Grades

U.S. Department of Transportation — Tire quality grades

DOT requirements for tire grading information.

Traction A B C

Temperature A B C

Snow Tires and Chains

Filling the Fuel Tank

Choosing the Right Fuel

Octane recommendation

Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels

Calculating Fuel Economy

Emission Control System

How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing

Lights and Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Bulb

High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs

Cleaning Your Vehicle

Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle

Exterior washing and polishing procedures.

Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts

Cleaning Plastic Parts

Cleaning the Safety Belts

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Cleaning the Interior Lamps

Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens

Cleaning the Seats

Leather and vinyl

Cleaning procedures for leather and vinyl seats.

Fabric

Cleaning procedures for fabric seats.

Cleaning the Engine

Cleaning the Wheels

Capacities and Specifications

Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications

Details on fluid capacities and Motorcraft part numbers.

Fluid Specifications and Capacities

Vehicle Storage

Maintenance Tips

Recommendations for maintaining vehicle condition during storage.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

Customer Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Information on 24-hour roadside assistance services.

If You Have a Service Problem

Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or Canada)

Guidance on resolving service or maintenance issues.

The Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. Only)

How does the Board Work?

Making a decision

Ford of Canada Customer Assistance

Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)

Accessories

Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle

Overview of available Ford accessories for vehicle customization.

Safety, Comfort, and Convenience

Safety

Features related to vehicle safety and security.

Travel

Accessories and features for travel and recreation.

Comfort and convenience

Features enhancing driver and passenger comfort.

Protection and appearance

Accessories for vehicle protection and aesthetic enhancement.

Label Locations

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