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

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
• The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
• The Check Engine indicator light will illuminate.
• The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
• The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
2006 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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