FORD Crown Victoria 2001 User Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 27 Seating and safety restraints 103

Starting and driving Starting 134

Driving 138 Roadside emergencies 153 Servicing

Maintenance and care 172 Capacities and specifications 220 Customer assistance 228 Reporting safety defects 240

Index 241

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

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.

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended 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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

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

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Instrument panel dimmer

Headlamp control

(pg. 27)

control

(pg. 27)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Driver air bag

(pg. 121)

Power adjustable foot

pedals*

(pg. 71)

* if equipped

Traction control switch*

(pg. 140)

Turn signal control

Wiper/washer

(pg. 73)

(pg. 72)

control

Speed control*

(pg. 75)

Instrumentation

Gearshift with O/D

control

(pg. 145)

Audio system

(pg. 38)

Rear window defroster

control

(pg. 38)

Climate control system

(pg. 29)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster

CHECK

AIR

FUEL

SUSP

CAP

CHECK

ENGINE

TRAC CNTL

+–

0000000

MPH km/h

LOW

TRAC CNTL

CHECK

FUEL

ENGINE

VOLTS FUEL

FUEL FILL DOOR

Optional instrument cluster

N O R M

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

100

120

000

SPEED CONTROL

OFF

AIR

140

10 0

160

180

11 0

200

12 0

km/h MPH

TEMP OIL

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DISTANCE

TO EMPTY

TRIP

BAG

BRAKE

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

TRIPBAVG

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

SPEED

P R N D 2 1

Low fuel (if equipped)

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).

LOW

FUEL

When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. 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 to ensure your bulb is working.

Instrumentation

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 high quality fuel of the recommended octane 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.

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrumentation

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.

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.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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.

AIR

BAG

Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature (if equipped)

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications

chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.

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.

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.

Instrumentation

Brake system warning

• Standard instrument cluster

BRAKE

• Optional instrument cluster Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, 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 to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. 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 the parking brake released.

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 Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

BRAKE

ABS

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Instrumentation

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.

Air suspension (if equipped)

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

CHECK

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Also illuminates when the air suspension requires repair, the air suspension switch is OFF or the

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

load limit is exceeded. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.

AIR

SUSP

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Instrumentation

O/D off

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

CHECK

Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

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

• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch

in the instrument panel.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

O/D

OFF

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRAC CNTL

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Instrumentation

Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Door ajar

Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash six times (if a door is open). With the ignition in RUN position, a tone will sound for one second (if a door is open).

Low washer fluid

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and will stay on when the windshield washer fluid is low.

SPEED CONTROL

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Trunk ajar

If the trunk is not completely closed, this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain on (if the trunk is open).

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DOOR

AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Instrumentation

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder 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.

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

AIR

FUEL

SUSP

TRAC CNTL

LOW

CHECK

FUEL

ENGINE

VOLTS FUEL

FUEL FILL DOOR

CAP

0000000

MPH km/h

100

Optional instrument cluster gauges

CHECK

ENGINE

N O R

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

TRAC CNTL

SPEED CONTROL

+–

000

120

Instrumentation

OFF

140

10 0

160

180

11 0

200

12 0

km/h MPH

TEMP OIL

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIPATRIPBAVG

BRAKE

AIR

BAG

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

SPEED

P R N D 2 1

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.

Instrumentation

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

A minimum of four gallons must be added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than four gallons is added, the gauge will take between five to ten minutes to update.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Standard instrument cluster

FUEL

100

0000000

MPH km/h

120

140

10 0

160

180

11 0

0000

200

12 0

Instrumentation

• Optional instrument cluster

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

MPH km/h

• Optional instrument cluster

100

120

0000000

0000

140

km/h

MPH

10 0

160

180

11 0

200

12 0

km/h

MPH

Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.

Instrumentation

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.

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 reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

• Standard instrument cluster

0000000

MPH km/h

100

120

0000

140

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

TEMP

Instrumentation

• Optional instrument cluster

O R

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.

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)

This 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.

VOLTS

Instrumentation

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

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

of fuel

• 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

OIL

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

AVG

SPEED

Instrumentation

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.

• Press the left side of the control to advance the function to the left.

To reset any function:

1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT control to choose the

desired function.

RESET E/M SELECT

Instrumentation

2. Press the RESET control and the

selected message center function

RESET E/M SELECT

will be reset to zero.

Message center functions DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)

This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

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 four 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

RESET E/M 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.

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.

Instrumentation

AVG FUEL ECONOMY (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.

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

RESET E/M SELECT

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

DISTANCE

TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

Instrumentation

To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET control while the

RESET E/M SELECT

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.

DISTANCE

TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

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.

Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Push up to brighten.

• Push down to dim.

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

• To turn on the interior lamps, push the headlamp control in and release.

• To turn the interior lamps off, push the headlamp control again.

Your vehicle’s headlamp system is equipped with a feature that will not dim the instrument panel lighting when the headlamps are on in the daytime. Even during full daylight, the instrument panel lighting will still be visible with the headlamp operating.

OFF

PANEL

DIM

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the key must be in the ON position,

• the parking brake released, and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Controls and features

High beams

• Push forward to activate.

• Pull toward you to deactivate.

HI LO

OFF

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is

AUTO LAMP

turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

HI LO

OFF

Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

OFF

FLOOR

MIX

OFF

NORM

A/C MAX

A/C

VENT

FLOOR

MIX

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except VENT and FLR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

Controls and features

• NORM A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

• VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• FLR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• MIX-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

• DEF ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

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FORD Crown Victoria 2001 User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features