Table Of Contents - Lincoln Town Car 1998 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Icons3
Breaking-In Your Vehicle3
Introduction3
Instrumentation4
Warning Lights And Chimes6
The Service Engine Soon Indicator6
Your Vehicle6
Light Turns On Solid7
Light Is Blinking8
Air Bag Readiness Light8
Safety Belt Light8
Brake System Warning Light8
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Light9
Turn Signal Light9
High Beams Light9
Charging System Light9
Engine Oil Pressure Light10
Engine Coolant Temperature Light10
Check Trac Light10
Trunk Ajar Light11
Door Ajar Light11
Trac Off Light11
Air Suspension11
O/D Off Light12
Trac Active Light12
Speed Control Light12
Washer Light12
Safety Belt Warning Chime13
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime13
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime13
Headlamps On Warning Chime, Turn Signal Chime13
Odometer14
Fuel Gauge14
Speedometer15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Electronic Message Center16
Selectable Features17
Select17
Reset17
Compass Display17
Compass Zone Adjustment18
Compass Calibration Adjustment19
Message Center Functions19
Fuel Econ Avg19
Checking Your Highway Fuel Economy Using The Electronic Message Center Display20
Fuel Remain21
Dist To Empty (Dte)21
Avg Speed22
Trip A B22
E/M23
Controls And Features24
Panel Dimmer Control24
Autolamp Control24
Headlamp Control24
Daytime Running Light (Canadian Vehicles Only)25
High Beams25
Flash To Pass26
Climate Control System26
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System26
Automatic Operation27
Temperature Selection27
Temperature Conversion28
Fan Speed29
Manual Override Controls29
Displaying Outside Temperature32
Operating Tips (Climage Control)33
Rear Window Defroster34
Clock34
Audio System35
Positions Of The Ignition35
Key System35
Tilt Steering36
Turn Signal Control36
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls37
Speed Control37
To Set A Speed38
To Set A Higher Set Speed39
To Set A Lower Set Speed40
To Disengage Speed Control40
To Return To A Previously Set Speed41
Indicator Message41
Steering Wheel Controls41
Radio Control Features42
Climate Control Features42
Homelink Universal Transmitter42
Homelink Programming43
Operating The Homelink Universal Transmitter45
Training A Rolling Code System45
Erasing Channels46
Moon Roof46
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror47
Trunk Remote Control48
Fuel Door Release48
Power Windows49
Express Down49
Window Lock, Accessory Delay49
Power Door Locks49
Power Side View Mirrors50
Heated Outside Mirrors50
Childproof Door Locks51
Memory Seats51
Center Console52
Auxiliary Power Point52
Positive Retention Floor Mat53
Remote Entry System53
Unlocking The Doors53
Locking The Doors54
Opening The Trunk55
Sounding A Panic Alarm55
Replacing The Batteries55
To Replace The Battery56
Replacing Lost Transmitters56
Illuminated Entry57
The Inside Lights Will Not Turn Off If57
Autolock57
The Autolock Feature Repeats When58
To Activate Autolock58
Memory Seat/Mirrors Feature59
Reactivating The Memory Seat/Mirrors Feature59
Deactivating The Memory Seat/Mirrors Feature60
The Securilock Anti-Theft System60
Securilock Keys For More Information61
Theft Indicator61
Programming Spare Securilock Keys61
Procedure To Program Spare Securilock Keys To Your Vehicle62
Seating And Safety Restraints64
Four-Way Head Restraints64
Adjusting The Power Front Seats64
Adjusting The Power Seats – Seat Mounted Controls66
Heated Seats66
Using The Power Lumbar Support67
Using The Manual Recline Function67
To Adjust The Front Seatback Using The Manual Recliner67
Easy Access/Easy Out Feature68
Safety Restraints68
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts70
Vehicle Sensitive Mode70
Automatic Locking Mode71
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode71
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode71
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode72
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment73
Adjusting The Lap Belt73
Safety Belt Extension Assembly74
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime75
Safety Belt Maintenance75
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)76
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions77
Children And Air Bags78
Srs Overview79
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational80
Safety Restraints For Children81
Important Child Restraint Precautions81
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles81
Children And Safety Belts82
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats84
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps85
Installing Child Safety Seats In Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Positions85
Installing A Child Safety Seat In The Center Seating Position With Adjustable Lap Belt88
Tether Anchorage Hardware89
Starting90
Important Safety Precautions Before Starting The Engine91
Starting Procedure93
Using The Engine Block Heater93
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes94
Important Ventilating Information95
Driving96
Brakes96
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)96
Abs Warning Lamp97
Using Abs97
Parking Brake With Auto-Release98
Traction Control99
Traction Control Switch101
Steering101
Speed Sensitive Steering102
Air Suspension System102
Transmission Operation103
Brake-Shift Interlock103
Automatic Transmission Operation103
Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission. Understanding Gearshift Positions104
P (Park)105
R (Reverse)105
N (Neutral)105
Overdrive105
2 (Second)106
Vehicle Loading107
1 (First)107
Base Curb Weight107
Payload107
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)108
Preparing To Tow109
Hitches109
Safety Chains109
Trailer Brakes110
Trailer Lamps110
Driving While You Tow110
Servicing After Towing111
Trailer Towing Tips111
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat112
Driving Through Water112
Fuel Consumption113
Roadside Emergencies114
Hazard Flasher114
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch114
Fuses115
Fuse Amperage Rating And Color116
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel117
Fuses Codes Table118
Power Distribution Box120
High-Current Fuses Codes Table121
Changing The Tires122
Temporary Spare Tire Information122
When Driving With The Temporary Spare Tire123
Tire Change Procedure123
Jump Starting126
Connecting The Jumper Cables127
Jump Starting Procedure128
Removing The Jumper Cables128
Wrecker Towing129
Maintenance And Care131
Service Recommendations And Precautions131
Working With The Engine Off132
Working With The Engine On133
Opening The Hood133
Engine Compartment Components View134
Checking The Engine Oil135
Adding Engine Oil136
Engine Oil Recommendations137
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter137
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid138
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid139
Engine Coolant140
Recycled Engine Coolant142
Coolant Refill Capacity142
Severe Winter Climate143
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling143
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works144
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated144
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid145
Transmission Fluid146
Battery Maintenance149
Checking The Wiper Blades151
Changing The Wiper Blades151
To Replace The Wiper Blades152
Tire Quality Grades152
Treadwear153
Traction A B C153
Temperature A B C154
Servicing Your Tires155
Tire Rotation155
Four Tire Rotation (For Vehicles With Aluminum Wheels)156
Five Tire Rotation (For Vehicles With Steel Wheels And Full Size Spare Tires)156
Replacing The Tires157
Snow Tires And Chains157
Fuel Information158
Choosing The Right Fuel160
Octane Recommendations161
Fuel Quality161
Cleaner Air162
Calculating Fuel Economy162
Emission Control System163
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing165
Exterior Bulbs166
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs167
To Remove The Headlamp Bulb167
To Install The New Bulb168
Aiming The Headlamps169
Horizontal Aim Adjustment170
Vertical Aim Adjustment170
Replacing The Interior Bulbs171
Using The Right Bulbs171
Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle172
Washing Your Vehicle172
Waxing Your Vehicle172
Repairing Paint Chips173
Cleaning The Wheels173
Cleaning The Engine173
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts174
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps175
Cleaning The Wiper Blades175
Cleaning The Instrument Panel175
Cleaning The Interior Fabric175
Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts176
Underbody Cleaning176
Cleaning Leather Seats176
Inside Windows178
Cleaning Mirrors178
Capacities And Specifications179
Motorcraft Part Numbers179
Refill Capacities180
Lubricant Specifications181
Engine Data182
Vehicle Dimensions182
Safety Compliance Label184
Vehicle Identification Number184
Engine Number184
Reporting Safety Defects185
Index186
Filling Station Information189