Table Of Contents - Lincoln Town Car 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Service Engine Soon10
Instrument Cluster10
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Air Bag Readiness11
Safety Belt12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Autolamp12
Air Suspension13
Washer13
Speed Control13
O/D Off13
Trunk Ajar14
Turn Signal14
High Beams14
Headlamps On Warning Chime14
Gauges15
Speedometer15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Odometer16
Fuel Gauge16
Audiophile Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd17
Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd17
Entertainment Systems17
Rear Console Audio Controls21
Accessory Delay21
Cd Changer21
Radio Frequencies23
Radio Reception Factors24
Cassette/Player Care24
Cd/Cd Player Care24
Audio System Warranty And Service25
Lincoln Navigation System25
Cold Temperature Advisory26
Initial Map Display27
To Play A Radio Station27
To Play A Previously Loaded Cd28
To Load Cds28
To Use The Navigation System28
To Adjust The Voice Guidance Volume30
Voice Activated Commands30
Audio Mode34
Volume/Power Control35
Speed Compensated Volume (Scv)35
Am/Fm Select36
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode36
Am/Fm Select In Cd Mode36
Am/Fm Select In Navigation Mode36
Tune Adjust37
Autoset Memory Preset37
Starting Autoset Memory Preset37
Scan38
Preset Scan38
Radio Data System (Rds) Feature38
Traffic Function38
Information Feature39
Program Type (Pty)39
To Set/Change Pty39
Sound Functions40
Setting Memory Preset Stations41
Satellite Ready Capability42
Cd Mode42
Navigation System42
Loading A Cd43
Rewind/Fast Forward In Cd Mode45
Scan Feature In Cd Mode45
Shuffle Feature In Cd Mode45
Compression Feature45
Pause46
Map Display Information46
Zoom Control46
Additional Map Function Buttons47
Route Preferences48
Information Function48
Screen Symbols49
Navigation Menu50
Route Options (Destination Entered)51
Navigation Set Up52
Average Speed Settings52
Quick Poi (Point Of Interest)53
Restore System Defaults53
Calibration53
Dvd Map Version54
Display Options54
Stored Locations55
On Route Scroll55
Voice Guidance/Volume56
Home57
To View The Set Home Position59
Deleting A Home Location60
Special Memory Points61
To Set A Memory Point61
To Delete A Memory Point62
Detour Options63
Route Interruptions64
Route Alterations Or Cancellations64
Avoiding An Area While Under Guidance65
Listing Areas To Avoid65
Deleting Areas To Avoid66
Destination Menu66
Destination Entry67
Search Area67
Selecting A Destination68
Address68
Points Of Interest (Poi)70
Previous Destination70
Deleting Stored Locations71
Emergency72
Memory Point73
Adding A Memory Point73
Accessing Memory Point Lists75
Sorting Memory Point Lists76
Choosing From The Icon List77
Deleting A Memory Point77
Deleting All Memory Points77
Freeway Entrance/Exit78
Destination And Way Points79
Adding (Storing) A Destination Or Way Point79
Listing Destinations And Way Points79
Editing And Changing Order Of Way Points And Destination80
Deleting Way Points And Destination80
Selecting Route Criteria80
Route Calculation81
Menu Mode81
Next Route81
To Access Menu Mode82
System Setup83
General Information83
Safety Information83
Principles Of Gps (Global Positioning System) Operation85
Limited Gps Reception85
Cleaning The Display86
Loading The Map Dvd86
Ordering Additional Map Dvds86
Latest Map Dvds87
Customer Service87
Climate Controls88
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control88
Manual Override Controls89
Operating Tips90
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather90
Rear Console Climate Controls91
Rear Window Defroster91
Lights92
Headlamp Control92
Autolamp Control92
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)93
Flash To Pass93
Panel Dimmer Control94
Aiming The Headlamps94
Domelamp Control94
Vertical Aim Adjustment94
Turn Signal Control95
Interior Lamps96
Map/Courtesy Lamps96
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps96
Bulbs96
Replacing The Interior Bulbs97
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs98
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs98
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/ Sidemarker Bulbs98
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs99
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs100
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs100
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs100
Driver Controls101
Multi-Function Lever101
Windshield Wiper101
Windshield Washer101
Tilt Steering Wheel102
Changing The Wiper Blades102
To Adjust The Steering Wheel102
Illuminated Visor Mirror103
Overhead Console103
Normal Mode103
Warning Mode103
Compass Mode104
Zone Variation Mode104
Calibration Mode105
Homelink Mode107
Train Mode107
Rolling Code Programming108
Transmit Mode109
Erase Mode109
Homelink Default Code Mode110
Oil Minder Mode111
Change Oil Soon111
Change Oil Now111
Reset Oil Life Mode112
Park Assist De-Activation112
Clock113
Auxiliary Power Point113
Power Windows114
One Touch Down114
Window Lock114
Mirrors115
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror115
With Navigation System115
Power Side View Mirrors115
Heated Outside Mirrors116
Fold-Away Mirrors116
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals116
Setting Speed Control117
Disengaging Speed Control117
Resuming A Set Speed118
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control118
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control118
Turning Off Speed Control119
Indicator Light119
Indicator Message119
Steering Wheel Controls120
Radio Control Features120
Climate Control Features120
Rear Radio/Climate Controls121
Rear Radio/Climate Controls Lockout121
Moon Roof122
To Open The Moon Roof122
Cell Phone Use122
Electronic Message Center122
Selectable Features123
Select123
Reset124
Message Center Functions124
Speed124
Fuel Econ (Average Fuel Economy)124
Dist To Empty (Dte)125
Avg Speed126
Trip A B126
E/M126
Power Trunk127
Interior Trunk Control127
Fuel Door Release128
Fuel Filler Door Override Release128
Rear Center Console Features128
Remote Seat Adjustment129
Remote Seat Adjustment Lockout129
Positive Retention Floor Mat129
Locks And Security130
Keys130
Power Door Locks130
Smart Locks130
Central Locking/Unlocking131
Power Door Trim Switch Inhibit131
Childproof Door Locks131
Interior Luggage Compartment Release132
Remote Entry System133
Unlocking The Doors133
Security Lighting133
Locking The Doors134
Deactivating/Activating The Horn Chirp Feature134
Sounding A Panic Alarm134
Opening The Trunk135
Replacing The Battery135
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters136
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters136
Illuminated Entry137
Autolock138
Relock138
Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature138
Keyless Entry System139
Activating The Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature139
Deactivating The Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals Feature139
Programming A Personal Entry Code140
Erasing Personal Codes140
Tips For Setting Codes140
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System141
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad141
Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System141
Theft Indicator142
Automatic Arming142
Automatic Disarming142
Replacement Keys143
Programming Spare Keys143
Perimeter Alarm System144
Arming The System144
Disarming The System145
Adjustable Head Restraints146
Using The Manual Recline Function146
Seating And Safety Restraints146
Front Seat Armrest147
Using The Power Lumbar Support147
Adjusting The Power Front Seats – Door Mounted Controls147
Heated Seats149
To Operate The Heated Seats149
Rear Heated Seats150
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature150
Seat Mounted Cup Holders150
Memory Seats/Rearview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals150
Safety Restraints151
Personal Safety System151
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?151
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints152
Front Crash Severity Sensor152
Driver's Seat Position Sensor152
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors152
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors153
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational153
Safety Restraints Precautions153
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts155
Energy Management Feature155
Vehicle Sensitive Mode155
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode156
Automatic Locking Mode156
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode156
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode157
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment158
Lap Belts158
Adjusting The Front Center Seat Lap Belt158
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime159
Conditions Of Operation160
Beltminder160
One Time Disable162
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature162
Safety Belt Extension Assembly163
Safety Belt Maintenance164
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)165
Important Srs Precautions165
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Air Bag166
Children And Air Bags167
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?167
Determining If The System Is Operational169
Side Air Bag System169
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?170
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles172
Safety Restraints For Children172
Important Child Restraint Precautions172
Children And Safety Belts172
Child Booster Seats173
When Children Should Use Booster Seats173
Types Of Booster Seats174
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts174
Safety Seats For Children175
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats175
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps179
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments181
Driving184
Starting184
Positions Of The Ignition184
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle184
Important Safety Precautions185
Before Starting The Vehicle185
Starting The Engine187
Using The Engine Block Heater187
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes187
Important Ventilating Information187
Brakes188
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)188
Using Abs188
Abs Warning Lamp188
Parking Brake With Auto-Release189
Traction Control190
Steering191
Speed Sensitive Steering191
Air Suspension System192
Automatic Transmission Operation192
Brake-Shift Interlock192
Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission193
To Put Your Vehicle In Gear194
To Put Your Vehicle In P (Park)194
Forced Downshifts196
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow196
Traction-Lok Axle196
Reverse Sensing System196
Driving Through Water198
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer199
Base Curb Weight199
Vehicle Curb Weight199
Cargo Weight199
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)200
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight201
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight201
Trailer Towing202
Preparing To Tow202
Hitches202
Safety Chains202
Trailer Lamps203
Driving While You Tow203
Servicing After Towing203
Trailer Towing Tips203
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat204
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)204
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles204
Roadside Emergencies206
Getting Roadside Assistance206
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch207
Hazard Flasher Switch207
Fuses And Relays208
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel209
Power Distribution Box212
High-Current Fuses213
Changing The Tires216
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information216
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information216
Tire Change Procedure218
Jack Location-Front220
Jack Location-Rear220
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications222
Jump Starting Your Vehicle222
Preparing Your Vehicle222
Connecting The Jumper Cables223
Jump Starting224
Removing The Jumper Cables225
Wrecker Towing227
Customer Assistance228
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)236
Cleaning237
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts239
Windows And Wiper Blades239
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens240
Interior240
Leather Seats241
Underbody241
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products241
Maintenance And Specifications243
Service Recommendations243
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle243
Working With The Engine Off243
Opening The Hood244
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment245
Windshield Washer Fluid246
Engine Oil246
Checking The Engine Oil246
Adding Engine Oil248
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations249
Battery250
Engine Coolant252
Checking Engine Coolant252
Recycled Engine Coolant255
Coolant Refill Capacity256
Severe Climates256
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling257
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works257
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated257
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels258
Fuel Filler Cap260
Choosing The Right Fuel261
Octane Recommendations261
Fuel Quality261
Cleaner Air262
Running Out Of Fuel262
Fuel Filter262
Measuring Techniques262
Calculating Fuel Economy263
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits264
Habits264
Maintenance264
Conditions265
Epa Window Sticker265
Emission Control System265
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)266
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing267
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid268
Brake Fluid Reservoir268
Transmission Fluid269
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid269
Low Fluid Level270
Correct Fluid Level270
High Fluid Level271
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels271
Air Filter Maintenance271
Changing The Air Filter Element272
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading272
Treadwear273
Traction Aa A B C273
Temperature A B C273
Tires274
Glossary Of Tire Terminology274
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall274
Information on "P" Type Tires275
Information on "T" Type Tires279
Location Of The Tire Label279
Tire Care279
Inflating Your Tires279
Tire And Wheel Alignment281
Tire Rotation281
Tire Wear283
Tire Replacement Requirements284
Safety Practices284
Highway Hazards285
Snow Tires And Chains285
Motorcraft Part Numbers286
Refill Capacities287
Lubricant Specifications288
Engine Data290
Vehicle Dimensions290
Identifying Your Vehicle292
Certification Label292
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)293
Engine Number293
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations294
Truck Application294
Passenger Car Application295
Accessories296
Index298