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Driving – FORD 2002 Crown Victoria v.2 User Manual

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If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control

௢ system off. This may allow

excess wheel spin to “dig” the
vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver.

The traction control indicator
flashes during a Traction Control

system event.

If the traction control indicator
comes on and stays lit, either:
• the Traction Control௢ system requires service, or
• the customer has disabled the system using the traction control switch

located on the left side of the instrument panel.

The Traction Control

௢ system will be on every time you turn the ignition

key from OFF to ON until you deactivate the system using the traction
control switch on the instrument panel left of the steering column.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left

for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level

below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
• Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
• Uneven vehicle loading
• High crown in center of road
• High crosswinds
• Wheels out of alignment
• Loose or worn suspension components

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