2006 Crown Victoria Automobile Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Instrument Cluster
- Entertainment Systems
- Climate Controls
- Lights
- Driver Controls
- MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
- TILT STEERING WHEEL
- ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
- CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
- AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
- POWER WINDOWS
- AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
- EXTERIOR MIRRORS
- POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
- SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
- STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
- MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
- HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
- INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
- POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
- Locks and Security
- Seating and Safety Restraints
- SEATING
- REAR SEATS
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS
- Personal Safety System
- How does the Personal Safety System work?
- Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
- Front crash severity sensor
- Driver’s seat position sensor
- Front passenger sensing system
- Front safety belt usage sensors
- Front safety belt pretensioners
- Front safety belt energy management retractors
- Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
- Safety restraints precautions
- Combination lap and shoulder belts
- Energy management feature
- Lap belts
- Vehicle sensitive mode
- Automatic locking mode
- Front safety belt height adjustment
- Safety belt extension assembly
- Safety belt maintenance
- Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
- Conditions of operation
- BeltMinder
- Personal Safety System
- AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
- SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
- Tires, Wheels and Loading
- Driving
- STARTING
- USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
- BRAKES
- TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
- STEERING
- AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- Roadside Emergencies
- Customer Assistance
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
- FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
- Cleaning
- Maintenance and Specifications
- SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
- OPENING THE HOOD
- IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
- CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
- ENGINE OIL
- BATTERY
- ENGINE COOLANT
- FUEL FILTER
- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
- ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
- EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING FLUID
- BRAKE FLUID
- TRANSMISSION FLUID
- AIR FILTER
- MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
- REFILL CAPACITIES
- LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
- ENGINE DATA
- VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)
- IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
- TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
- Accessories
- Index

WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is
available from your authorized dealer.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
• Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
• Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
• Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
• It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
• Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
• Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
WAXING
Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every six
months will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
• Wash the vehicle first.
• Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your
vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s
door jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
2006 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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