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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD CD changer Navigation system Climate Controls Dual automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Accessories Index All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 5 (miles) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 6 Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 7 By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 8 Brake Fluid - Anti-Lock Brake System Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 9 Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    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. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 11 ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 12 Traction control active: Flashes when the Traction control system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 13 OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS), refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 14 Turn signal chime (if equipped): Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 15: Gauges

    (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 16 Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 17: Entertainment Systems

    MUTE AM/FM TAPE TREB BASS TUNE SCAN FADE AUTO SIDE COMP SHUF SEEK PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD MUTE AM/FM TAPE BASS TREB TUNE SCAN FADE SIDE AUTO COMP SHUF SEEK 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 18 6. Select: Use to adjust bass, treble, balance and fade levels. 7. Side 1–2: Press to change sides on the tape. Dolby: Dolby noise reduction: Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 19 ID and program type as desired. Setting the clock: Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash mounted clock. Refer to Clock in the Driver Controls Chapter for further information. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 20 17. Tape: Press to play the tape. 18. CD door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side 19. Tape door: Insert the tape facing the right. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 21: Cd Changer

    OFF position or until any door is opened. CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) Your CD changer is located in the trunk. 1. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 22 If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine. 5. Insert each CD tray, with the disc loaded, all the way into the CD magazine. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 23 AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 24 • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine. • Clean using a circular motion. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 25: Navigation System

    The display screen provides full information for operating the system through use of menus, text screens and map displays. Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 26 Ensure that the system display setting is set to DAY mode until maximum brightness is achieved (refer to Menu mode section). Once maximum brightness is achieved, revert to AUTO mode display setting. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 27 5. Press SEEK to find the next strong station up ( ) or down ( Note: If PTY (program type) is selected, the station selection will be limited. Refer to Program Type (PTY) for further information. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 28 Index for your vehicle’s navigation DVD location. 2. Press DEST. The warning screen will appear. After reading, press AGREE. The screen will show a map with your current location. Press DEST again. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 29 Ensure that the commands are spoken in English (not any other language) and that they are spoken exactly as they are written, or they may not function. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 30 • Auto mode on Note: If you say “Screen off”, you must touch the screen in order to activate the screen again. The screen will not turn on again with a voice command. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 31 • Performing arts • Ski resort • Skiing • Sports complex • Stadium • Tourist attraction • Winery • Restaurant • I’m hungry • American restaurant • American food • Chinese restaurant 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 32 • Repeat guidance • Repeat voice • Louder • Softer • Voice guidance off • Voice guidance on • Open guidance screen • Close guidance screen • Arrow guidance • Arrow guide 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 33 Your Lincoln Navigation Audio System has many features including a full range of audio functions. To access these functions, press AUDIO on the main bezel. This will take you into audio mode. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 34 To engage the SCV feature: 1. Press AUDIO. 2. Press SOUND. SOUND SEEK TUNE SCAN PRESET SCAN AUTO SET TRAFFIC INFO SET PTY 87.9 98.1 98.5 106.3 107.9 89.9 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 35 To access, press AUDIO then AM/FM1/FM2. Seek • Press to find the next listenable station up/down the frequency band. • Press to advance to the next/previous track on a CD. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 36 To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AUTO SET again. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 37 TUNE stations which will automatically SCAN PRESET SCAN AUTO SET interrupt radio or CD playback at a preset volume level. TRAFFIC INFO SET PTY 87.9 98.1 89.9 98.5 106.3 107.9 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 38 SET PTY following program types: • All 87.9 89.9 98.1 98.5 106.3 107.9 • Classical • Rock • Country • Soft • Information • Top 40 • Jazz • Religious 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 39 To access settings for Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade, DSP (Digital Signal Programing), SCV (Speed Compensated Volume), and Occupancy modes: 1. Press AUDIO. 2. Press SOUND. 3. Select from Bass/Treb; Bal/Fade; DSP/SCV. 4. Press +/— to increase/decrease the levels. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 40 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM1/FM2 touch controls. 2. Select a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset until the sound returns. The frequency will appear in the preset. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 41 To begin CD play (if a CD is already SOUND loaded), press AUDIO hard button SEEK TUNE and then CD. SCAN PRESET SCAN AUTO SET TRAFFIC INFO SET PTY 87.9 98.1 98.5 106.3 107.9 89.9 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 42 After an allotted time, the screen will close automatically or you may press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel again. 6. Once the screen closes, the system will start playing the last CD loaded. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 43 (SHUFFLE TRACK) on the current CD or between all tracks on all CDs (SHUFFLE DISC). All tracks will be played in random order. Press again to disengage (SHUFFLE OFF). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 44 In CD mode, press PAUSE to pause the current track. Press again to continue playing. Map mode Map display information To access the map display, press MAP on the bezel. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 45 (house) will appear on the screen and is able to be selected as a destination. To delete POI icons from the map, touch the map again and press the POI off button. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 46 • Use Toll Roads • Use Ferries Information function INFO will appear on the screen when you have calculated a destination. Press INFO for more information about the current destination, if available. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 47 The position of the pointer indicates the direction of north on the map. Press to toggle between “North up” and “Heading up” map display states. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 48 Speaker icon symbol— Press to turn voice guidance on/off. Navigation menu To access the Navigation Menu, press NAV MENU at the bottom of the map screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 49 Use voice guidance as much as possible, and only view the display when driving conditions permit. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 50 Average speed settings Allows you to set approximate speeds you drive. These speeds enable the navigation system to aid in calculating timing for routes. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 51 It is recommended to activate this function after every tire replacement. When the button is highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when complete. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 52 You can choose from: • Map Mode (Dual or Full) • Guidance Mode (Arrows or Turn list) • Guidance Display (On or Off) • Time to destination (Show or Hide) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 53 Voice guidance/volume Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on/off and to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 54 Entertainment Systems Home To set home for the first time: 1. Press MAP. 2. Press “Nav. Menu”. 3. Press “Stored Locations”. 4. Press “Home”. 5. Press “Add”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 55 Memory Point, Point of Interest, Previous Destination). 7. Enter the required details. 8. Press OK to set the home position. To view home, press the home icon (house) on the Destination Entry screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 56 Entertainment Systems To view the set home position 1. Press MAP. 2. Press “Nav. Menu”. 3. Press “Stored Locations”. 4. Press “Home”. 5. Press “List”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 57 Entertainment Systems Deleting a home location 1. Press MAP. 2. Press “Nav. Menu”. 3. Press “Stored Locations”. 4. Press “Home”. 5. Press “Delete”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 58 6. Press YES to confirm. Special memory points There are five possible special memory points that you can set. To set a memory point: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press “Nav. Menu”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 59 Once all five special memory points are entered, the “Add” control will read as “Full”. You must delete points before more can be added. To delete a memory point: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press “Nav. Menu”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 60 Press DETOUR to confirm the selection and to activate the detour around the specified areas. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 61 To select the area to avoid: • From the MAP screen, press Nav Menu. • Select Route Options, then Display Whole Route • Press Turn List 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 62 • From the stored locations menu, select “Avoid area”. • Press DELETE • Select the desired area to be deleted. • Press DEL. ALL to delete all stored areas. • Press YES to confirm. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 63 — audible feedback, navigation units, language and clock (if equipped). Note: There may be a slight time delay between the soft key and the hard key functions. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 64 Your navigation system uses a regional search area. This area is the area from which navigational directions will be used. To check your area or reset, press CHANGE under the search area listing. The 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 65 • By Category — Press “Category”. Scroll down the list to select the category, then sub-category desired. Once you have selected a category, your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 66 To delete any of these stored locations: 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press “Nav Menu” in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 67 7. Select (touch) the entry to be deleted. The item details will be listed. 8. Press YES to confirm the deletion. 9. Press DELETE ALL to delete all stored locations. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 68 STORE will appear on the screen. 2. Press STORE to add the location to the memory point list. You may also add a memory point via the Navigation menu. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 69 7. Enter/select any required details. The new point will be added to the stored list of memory points. 8. Press OK. The new point will be added to the list of stored memory points. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 70 3. Enter the desired name. Accessing memory point lists 1. Press the MAP hard key. 2. Press “Nav Menu” in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 3. Press “Stored locations”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 71 When sorted by distance, the points are ordered by distance from the current vehicle location. When sorting by icon, the icons are listed in the order they appear on the icon selection screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 72 • In the Memory Point Menu, press DELETE ALL. • The system will ask you to confirm deletion. Press YES to confirm. The screen will briefly show “All Memory Points Deleted”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 73 (from the current vehicle location), by pressing the “Dist” button or alphabetically by pressing the “A-Z” button. Select the desired entrance or exit. The destination details are displayed for confirmation. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 74 On the map, location details for the entry are displayed at the top of the screen. To adjust the position of the way point (or destination), scroll the map as required. Press OK. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 75 Selecting route criteria Once you have selected a destination, you may change the routing criteria by pressing “Change” in the route preferences screen. Refer to Route preferences for further information. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 76 Press NEXT in the upper right hand corner to scroll through other possible routes to the same destination. Menu mode 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 77 Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information. • Brightness/Contrast — Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen. • Screen off — Allows you to turn off the navigation screen. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 78 Drivers should not rely on screen displays while their vehicle is in motion. Let the voice guide you. If viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safe location. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 79 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 80 • inside or in between buildings • by forests or tree-lined avenues • in heavy rain showers and thunderstorms • in valleys and in mountainous regions • roads under cliffs 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 81 • Always store the map DVDs in their protective cases when not in use. Ordering additional map DVDs If you wish to order a replacement or additional map, please call 1–888–NAV-MAPS (1–888–628–6277) or to log onto www.navtech.com. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 82 If you need help operating your navigation/audio system, want to report a map database error or want to obtain a map DVD, please call 1 (888) 628–6277 (NAV-MAPS) or log onto www.navtech.com. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 83: Climate Controls

    (single zone) or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone). Press to turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 84 It will remain displayed until the EXT control is pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 85 Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 86: Rear Window Defroster

    This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 87: Lights

    3. Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position. 4. Wait the desired amount of time for delay, then turn the headlamp switch to OFF. 5. Steps 1 thru 3 need to be performed within 10 seconds. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 88 High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 89: Headlamps

    2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark a 2.5 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 90: Turn Signal Control

    7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 91: Bulb Replacement

    “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 92 * For vehicles with HID lamps, see your dealer for service. **When replacing the center high mount stop lamp, see your dealer for replacement bulbs. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 93 The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing the headlamp assembly. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the protective bulb cover by removing the three retaining bolts. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 94 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. 7. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nut and washer 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 95 2. Remove the light assembly from the headliner. 3. Disconnect the light assembly wiring and replace the light assembly. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 96: Driver Controls

    The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on, Headlamp control in the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on. The lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 97: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 98 • The alarm system warning will be displayed when you first start the vehicle and can be cleared by pressing the RESET button. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 99 To set the compass zone: 1. Press and release the MODE button until the compass directional heading is displayed. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 100 2. Hold down the MODE button for 10 seconds to enter the calibration mode. The display will read PRESS RESET TO DECAL. 3. Release the MODE button. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 101 TRANSMIT will be displayed (X will be 1, 2, or 3) during this time. Note: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 102 7. Release the channel X button. Training is complete. Note: Additional training may be required for rolling code equipped devices. Refer to the Rolling code programming in this section. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 103 3. The proper signal is transmitted to the device being controlled. 4. Release the button. Note: If more than one button is pressed, priority will be given to the lowest numbered channel. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 104 HomeLink uses default codes for testing and for optional home lighting accessories. To load the default codes: 1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3. CLEARING CHANNELS is displayed. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 105 Oil minder mode Normal mode To enter oil minder mode, press the MODE button repeatedly until OIL LIFE XX% is displayed. XX will be 6–100 when oil life is OK. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 106 To reset oil minder when the vehicle oil is changed: 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until one of these three messages is displayed; OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE OIL SOON or CHANGE OIL NOW. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 107 OFF button again to re-activate. The button will be backlit green at night time when the headlamps are ON. CLOCK Press the right control to move the time display foward. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 108 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The auxiliary power point is located under the instrument panel. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 109: Power Windows

    With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and moonroof may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 110: Mirrors

    R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to disable the adjust function. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 111 • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 112: Speed Control

    Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 113 You can also use the COAST COAST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 114 OFF position. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 115 • Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature. • Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed. Rear radio/climate controls Refer to Steering Wheel Controls in this chapter for operation instructions. Without navigation system 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 116 • To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 117: Message Center

    • see how many kilometers/miles you can drive before running out of fuel. • monitor the average fuel economy. • monitor the average speed. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 118 To use this function, select SPEED and press the RESET control. Your speed from that point will be displayed on the left side of the cluster until RESET is pressed again. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 119 You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of your vehicle’s break-in period (approximately 1 600 kilometers [1 000 miles]). 1. Set the speed control. Refer to Speed control in this chapter. 2. Select FUEL ECON 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 120 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. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 121 Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing trunk, or stronger. The force of the closing trunk increases as the trunk 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 122 This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 123 REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • utility compartment • auxiliary power point (if equipped) • remote radio/climate controls (if equipped) • remote seat adjustment (if equipped) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 124 Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 125: Locks And Security

    • The driver’s door is unlocked when the key is inserted into the driver door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 126 Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 127 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 128 • for 25 seconds, or • until you turn the ignition from the OFF position, or • until the vehicle doors are locked using the remote entry transmitter or the power door unlock control. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 129 • Turn the ignition to the ACC, ON or START positions. • Wait 2 minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 130 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 131 3 (OFF). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 132 • all the doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and. • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 133 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door panel to which you would like to associate with the memory positions and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 134 • 5 • 6, 7 • 8 and 9 • 0 do not recall a driver personality. All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Each driver personality profile (personality 1 or 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 135 (driver door unlocks) and press 5 • 6 within five seconds. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power decklid, pressing 5 • 6 again will close it (you may need to reenter the keypad code again). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 136: Anti-Theft System

    ON position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 137 • A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. • Only use Securilock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 138 If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 139 • Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder. • Turn the ignition to RUN with a programmed coded ignition key. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 140: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 141 Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped) The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door. Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 142 Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 143 • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 144 • To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 145: Safety Restraints

    A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 146 Refer to Safety belt section in this chapter. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 147 Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 148 Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 149 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 150 Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 151 Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 152 Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 153 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt is The safety belt warning light and buckled while the indicator light warning chime turn off. is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 154 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 155 “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 156 3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 157 (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 158: Air Bags

    Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 159 (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 160 Driver and passenger airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 161 Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 162 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 163 • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 164 A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 165: Child Restraints

    If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 166 • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 167 The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 168 • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 169 Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 170 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 171 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 172 Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 173 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 174 Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 175 The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 176 Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 177: Driving

    Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 178 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 179 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 180 If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 181: Brakes

    ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 182 3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forward gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift into reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift is moved. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 183: Traction Control

    Traction Control system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 184 • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds, maneuverability will be increased. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 185: Air Suspension

    If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 186 Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 187 Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Drive (not shown) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 188 If necessary, try turning the Traction Control system off. This will allow the wheels to spin, which may help to free your stuck vehicle. For more information, refer to Traction Control (if equipped) in this chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 189 10 km/h (6 mph). The system is not effective at speeds greater than 10 km/h (6 mph) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 190 Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). These elements may cause the system to operate inaccurately. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 191: Vehicle Loading

    Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 192 Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 193 Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 194: Trailer Towing

    The GCW of your vehicle and trailer should not exceed 2,993 kg (6,600 lbs). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 195 Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 196 • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 197: Recreational Towing

    See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 198: Roadside Emergencies

    Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 199: Hazard Flasher Switch

    After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 200: Fuses And Relays

    Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 201 The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 202 LCM, Right-hand low beam headlamp 7.5A Instrument cluster 7.5A LCM, Instrument panel light EATC, Heated seats LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload sensors, Park/Tail lamps, Cornering lamps Shift lock, Speed control, Air suspension Hi beam headlamps (LCM) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 203 EATC, Clock, Instrument cluster, 7.5A ABS, Shift lock Multi-function switch, Hazard lamps Multi-function switch, High mounted stop lamps, Stop lamps Datalink connector, I/P cigar lighter Front radio control unit LCM, Courtesy/Demand lamps 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 204 Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 205 Wheel Base only) 30A* Front driver and front passenger heated seats — Not used — Not used 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM) 30A* Rear driver/passenger heated seats (Long Wheel Base only) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 206 ABS module 40A** I/P fuse 29, Delayed accessory relay (windows, moon roof, radio) 30A** I/P fuse 30, Memory seats, Power seat switch, Lumbar, Adjustable pedals, Memory mirrors 40A** Trunk pulldown/latch module 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 207 Starter solenoid Full ISO Heated backlight Full ISO RASM — Not used Diode Diode A/C clutch — Not used — Not used — Not used * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 208: Changing Tires

    • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 209 • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 210 3. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack is located in the trunk (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 211 Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 212 (B - triangle). • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 213 Wheel lug nut torque* N•m lb-ft ⁄ x 20 115-142 85-105 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 214: Jump Starting

    Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 215 Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 216 Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 217 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 218 After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 219: Wrecker Towing

    Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 220: Customer Assistance

    Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 221 In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 222 THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 223 • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 224 Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 225 This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 226 If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 227 OR 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 228: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    1–800–424–9393 (or 366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 229: Cleaning

    Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 230 • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 231 To clean these items, please follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your dealer. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 232 Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 233 Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (not available in Canada) (ZC-40–A) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-11–A) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 234 Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Motorcraft Triple Clean (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 235: Maintenance And Specifications

    1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 236 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood in the grille. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 237: Engine Compartment

    3. Air filter assembly 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Battery 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 238: Engine Oil

    2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 239 DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 240 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 241 Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 242: Battery

    Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 243 If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 244 • Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 245 When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 246 Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “cold full” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 247 Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 248 Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 249 Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 250: Fuel Information

    Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 251 Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 252 Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 253 Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 254 Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 255 Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 256 • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 257 To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running out of fuel. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 258 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 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 259 Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 260 Fluid levels below the “MAX” line that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 261 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 262 The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]). The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature (10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 263: Air Filter(S)

    Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 264 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 265 The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 266: Tire Information

    This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 267 These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 159 km/h (99 mph) to 299 km/h (186 mph). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 268 Refer to the tire label or the safety certification label, located on the B-Pillar or the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 269 Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 270 4. Maximum Load Single kg (lbs.) at kPa (psi) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; a single is defined as when two tires (total) are put on the rear axle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 271 Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 272 Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the driver’s door for the recommended spare tire pressure. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 273 Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 8,000 km (5,000 miles). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 274 Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 275 • Bulges in the tread or sidewalls • Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls • Cracks in the tread groove • Impact damage resulting from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 276 If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 277 • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 278 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 279: Refill Capacities

    The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 280: Lubricant Specifications

    Vehicle Brake Fluid Door Silicone XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A weatherstrips Lubricant Engine coolant Motorcraft VC-7-A (U.S., WSS-M97B Premium Gold except CA and 51-A1 Engine Coolant OR), VC-7-B (yellow colored) (CA and OR only) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 281 Windshield Washer Concentrate Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 282 (2) Overall width 1987 (78.2) (3) Overall height 1489 (58.6) (4) Wheelbase 2990 (117.7)/3142 (123.7) (5) Track - Front 1611 (63.4) (5) Track - Rear 1673 (65.9) Denotes long wheel base 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 283 Maintenance and Specifications 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 284 Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 285 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 286 Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E) Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100) Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E) Electric One speed electric 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 287 4–speed overdrive (AX4S) 4–speed overdrive (4F20E) 4–speed overdrive (4F50N) 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5–speed (Mazda M5) Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) 5–speed overdrive (5R55N) 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 288: Accessories

    Bug shields Deflectors Exterior trim kits Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 289 • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 290: Index

    Power Point ......108 refill capacities ......280 traction lok ......190 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ....232 instrument panel ....234 interior ........234 Battery ........244 plastic parts ......233 acid, treating emergencies ..244 washing ........231 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 291 ..243, 279 Board ........224 recommendations ....243 Utilizing the Mediation/ refill capacities ......280 Arbitration Program ....227 specifications ....282–283 Exhaust fumes ......181 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ........88 Fail safe cooling ......251 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 292 Keyless entry system ....134 Keys Hazard flashers ......201 positions of the ignition ..178 Head restraints ......140 Headlamps ........87 aiming ........89 autolamp system .......87 Lamps bulb specifications ....91 autolamp system .......87 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 293 ..133 side view mirrors (power) ..110 Moon roof ........117 Radio ..........17 Motorcraft parts ....256, 279 Rear window defroster ....86 Relays ........202 Remote entry system Navigation system .......25 illuminated entry ....132 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 294 ..282–283 Specification chart, lubricants ......282–283 Trunk .........126 remote release ....122, 130 Speed control ......112 Turn signal ........90 Starting your vehicle ......178–179, 181 jump starting ......216 Vehicle dimensions ....284 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 295 Warning lights (see Lights) ..10 Washer fluid ......240 Water, Driving through .....192 Windows power ........109 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........96 checking and adding fluid ..240 replacing wiper blades .....97 Wrecker towing ......221 2004 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

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