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Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual
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Owner's manual
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Ford Extended Service Plan
Breaking Your Vehicle in
Instrumentation
The Electronic Cluster
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
Brake System Light
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
High Beam Light
Check Engine Warning Light
Air Bag Readiness Light
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Charging System Warning Light
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
If You Lose Engine Oil Pressure
Speed Control Indicator Light
Fuel Gauge
Low Fuel Alert
Compass Display (if Equipped)
Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy
Speedometer
Zone Map
The Electronic Message Center
Odometer
Select
Reset — Sets the Selected Function to Zero
E/M — Changes the Electronic Instrument
How to Use the Message Center
What the Message Center Functions Can Show You
DIST to EMPTY — Distance to Empty
FUEL REMAIN — Fuel Remaining
FUEL ECON — Fuel Economy Functions
AVG ECON — Average Fuel Economy
INST ECON — Instantaneous Fuel Economy
AVG SPEED — Average Speed Function
TRIP a and TRIP B — Elapsed Distance Traveled
TRIP REMAIN — Trip Remaining Odometer
Check Air Suspension Light
Door Ajar Light
Low Washer Fluid Light
Overdrive off Indicator
Trunk Ajar Light
Chime for Headlamps on
Electronic Sound Systems
Luxury Audio System (Digital)
Luxury Audio System
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
How to Turn the Radio on and off
How to Adjust the Volume
How to Tune Radio Stations
Using the Automatic Memory Store Feature
Adjusting the Tone Balance of Your Radio
Speaker Locations
Delayed Accessory Feature
Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature
Your Antenna
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
How to Insert a Tape
How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
How to Eject the Tape
How to Store the Tape
Tape Error Messages
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
Ford 10-CD Changer
Loading Instructions
How to Operate the Ford 10-CD Changer Using the Controls on the Radio
How to Begin CD Changer Play
How to Change the Disc Being Played
How to Change the Track Being Played
Operating the CD Compression Feature
Operating the Shuffle Feature
Operating the “SCAN” Function
Operating the Shuffle and Scan Features Simultaneously
How to Stop CD Play
How to Take Care of and Clean the CD Changer and Discs
CD Error Messages
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
Terrain
Distance/Strength
Common Radio Reception Conditions
All about Radio Frequencies
Controls and Features
The Climate Control System
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System
Automatic Operation
The AUTO Temperature Display
Temperature Selection
Temperature Display
Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
NORM A/C Button
MAX A/C Button
Manual Override Buttons
Steering Wheel Remote Control Buttons
VENT Button
FLOOR Button
FLR & DEF Button
DEF Button
OUTSIDE TEMP Button
Operating Tips
Service
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Sideview Mirrors
3-Way Steering Assist Switch
The Interior and Exterior Lights
Daytime Running Light System
Turning on the Exterior Lights
Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System
The Controls for the Autolamp
Turning on Interior Lights
Instrument Panel Illumination
Clock
Ashtray and Cupholder
Power Point Electrical Outlet
Ignition
The Positions of the Key in the Ignition
Key System
Removing the Key from the Ignition
The Turn Signal Lever
Flashing the Lights
High Beams
Turn Signals
Windshield Wipers and Washer
Variable Interval Wipers
Windshield Washer
Hazard Flasher
Horn
Tilt Steering
The Horn on the Steering Wheel
Speed Control
The Lever to Tilt the Steering Wheel
The Speed Control Switches on the Steering Wheel
To Set a Higher Set Speed
To Set a Speed
To Turn Speed Control on
To Turn Speed Control off
To Set a Lower Set Speed
To Disengage Speed Control
To Return to a Set Speed
Indicator Light (if Equipped)
Remote Control Buttons
Radio Control Features
Climate Control Features
Turning on the Lamps
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
Moon Roof (if Equipped)
The Switch for the Moon Roof
Sliding Shade
The Moon Roof
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (if Equipped)
The Automatic Non-Glare Mirror
Sun Visors
Using the Sun Visors
The Passenger Sun Visor
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
Homelink Universal Transmitter
Programming
Note to Canadian Residents
Operating the Homelink Universal Transmitter
Training a Garage Door Opener Equipped with “Rolling Codes”
Erasing Channels
Accessories
Doors
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
Using the Power Door Locks
Illuminated Entry System with Theater Lighting
The Power Locks on the Driver’s Door
Using the Power Windows
The Master Controls on the Driver’s Door
Programmable Memory — Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)
Side View Mirrors
The Electric Remote Control Mirror Switch
Front Seat Dual Storage Armrests
Cellular Phone (if Equipped)
Heated Mirror Feature
The Features on the Armrest
Positive Retention Driver’s Side Floor Mat
Installing the Floor Mat
The Positive Retention Floor Mat
Trunk
Removing the Floor Mat
Opening the Trunk Manually
The Trunk Lock Cylinder
Using the Power Trunk Release
Keyless Entry System
The Keyless Entry Buttons
Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
Autolock
Programming Your Own Entry Code
Remote Entry System
Unlocking the Doors and Opening the Trunk
Locking the Doors
Remote Entry Transmitter
Activating the Remote Personal Alarm
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
Memory Seat and Mirror Feature
Remote Entry
Keyless Entry
Memory Switches
Replacing the Batteries
Replacement/Additional Transmitters
Battery Saver
Anti-Theft System
Arming the System
Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
Triggering the Alarm System
Disarming a Triggered System
Seating and Safety Restraints
Head Restraints
Four-Way Head Restraints (if Equipped)
Adjusting the Seats
The Four-Way Head Restraint
The Power Seat Adjustment Controls
The Seatback Recliner Handle
Using the Power Seats
Power Recliner (if Equipped)
Power Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
The Heated Seat Controls
Important Safety Belt Information
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
Fastening the Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
Fastening the Rear Seat Lap and Shoulder Belt
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Unfastening the Lap/Shoulder Belts
Driver and Right Front Passenger
The Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Safety Belts for the Front Passenger Outboard Seating Positions
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
Automatic Locking Mode
Safety Belts with Locking Cinch Tongue for Rear Outboard Seating Positions
Adjusting the Cinch Tongue Rear Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt
Lap Belts
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
Unfastening Center Lap Safety Belts
Safety Belt Maintenance
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Children and Air Bags
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
Determining if System Is Operational
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
Safety Restraints for Children
Safety Seats for Children
Installing Safety Seats in the Front Outboard Passenger Seating Position
Routing the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Buckling the Belt
Setting the Retractor to Automatic Locking Mode
Checking that the Seat Is Secure
Checking the Retractor
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Rear Outboard Seating Positions
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
Safety Belts for Children
Tether Anchorage Hardware
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
Fuel-Injected Engines
Starting Your Vehicle
Starting Your Engine
For a Warm Engine
If the Engine Does Not Start after Two Attempts
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
Pushing
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
Driving
Brakes
Applying the Brakes
Parking Brake
Rear Air Suspension System
Traction Assist
Effort Vs. Vehicle Speed Chart
Steering Your Vehicle
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transmission
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
Driving with a Heavy Load
Limiting Your Vehicle’s Load
Trailer Towing
Roadside Emergencies
If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start after a Collision
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
The Instrument Panel Fuse Panel Location
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
High Current Fuses
The High Current Fuse Panel Location
The High Current Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
The Side View of a Blade Type Fuse
The Side View of a High Current Fuse
Circuit Breakers
Changing a Tire
The Temporary Spare Tire
The Conventional Spare Tire
Spare Tire Location
The Spare Tire Location
To Remove the Spare Tire
Preparing to Change the Tire
The Air Suspension Switch
Removing and Replacing the Tire
The Improper Lift Point
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