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Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo 17
AM/FM stereo cassette 19
AM/FM stereo with CD 21
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25
AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 30
Climate Controls 36
Manual heating and air conditioning 36
Automatic temperature control 37
Rear window defroster 39
Lights 40
Headlamps 40
Turn signal control 42
Bulb replacement 44
Driver Controls 51
Windshield wiper/washer control
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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints 99 Seating 99 Safety restraints 104 Airbags 119 Child restraints 131 Tires, Wheels and Loading 143 Tire Information 143 Vehicle loading 157 Trailer towing 163 Recreational towing 167 Driving 168 Starting 168 Brakes 172 Traction control 175 Air suspension 177 Transmission operation 178 Roadside Emergencies 184 Getting roadside assistance 184 Hazard flasher switch 185 Fuel pump shut-off switch 186 Fuses and relays 187 Changing tires 196 Lug Nut Torqu
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Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications 221 Engine compartment 222 Engine oil 224 Battery 227 Engine Coolant 229 Fuel information 235 Air filter(s) 251 Part numbers 251 Refill capacities 252 Lubricant specifications 254 Accessories 260 Index 262 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from For
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Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acqui
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Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the en
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Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. 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. Service Data Recording Service data recorde
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Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Lower Warning Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Brake Fluid - Anti-Lock Brake System Non-Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning MAX Maintain Correct Fluid MIN Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter Low Tire Pressure Check Fuel Cap Warning 9 2006
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Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for
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Instrument Cluster Check engine: The Check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heav
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Instrument Cluster Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
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Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Traction control AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction control system is active. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control event, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Air suspension (if equipped): Illuminates when the air suspension is turned OFF, the load limit is exceeded or the air suspension system requires se
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Instrument Cluster Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in th
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Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Without Message Center
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Instrument Cluster • With Message Center Press and release the message center INFO button until “TRIP” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left
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Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) 5 6 7 1 2 VOL PUSH ON ST DX TONE VOL TONE SEEK FM 12 TUNE CLK 1 2 3 4 AM/FM 3 4 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up the frequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a AM/FM frequency band in radio mode. 17 2006 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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TONE CLK Entertainment Systems 4. Memory preset buttons: To set 1 2 3 4 a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. VOL 6. Tone: Press TONE until the PUSH ON desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade TONE appears on the display. Turn the CLK volume control to raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (i
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Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette (if equipped) 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 23 4 VOL - PUSH ON ST CLK AM FM1 BASS TREB BAL FADE TAPE FM AMS 11 SEEK SIDE 1 - 2 SCAN EJ REW FF 10 TUNE 9 12 3 4 5 6 65 7 8 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and CLK hold CLK. Then press SEEK to decrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase
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Entertainment Systems TAPE 4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press AMS and hold to activate Automatic Music Search (allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape SIDE 1 - 2 direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind
