Page 1: Table Of Contents
Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Locks and Security Locks Anti-theft system Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 2 Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) Cleaning 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
Page 5: Perchlorate Material
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 6: Breaking-In Your Vehicle
Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 7: Data Recording
• how fast the vehicle was traveling; • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel; and • longitude and latitude of vehicle at last location, using GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 8: Cell Phone Use
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 9: Export Unique (Non-United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System...
Page 11 Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil...
Page 12: Instrument Cluster
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 13 A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
Page 14 If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 15 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 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 16: Gauges
What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 17 Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 18: Message Center
The indicator always illuminates with the highest severity rating of the warnings displayed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 19 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 20 PRESS SELECT TO BEGIN SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press SELECT and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 21 The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 22 9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE COMPASS display changes to COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 7 8 9 1011...
Page 23 • They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 24 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 25 OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when the oil life left reaches An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 26: Entertainment Systems
CD once inserted. If the ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 27 RBDS ON or OFF. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RBDS mode.) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 28 Recommended level is 1–3. SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press MENU to access and setting. The level will appear in the display. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) SEL-TEXT...
Page 29 1 or TAPE 2 is playing. 11. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station, tape selection or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 30 Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 20. On/Off/Volume: Press to turn on and off; turn to adjust the volume levels. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 31: Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd
CD once inserted. If the ignition and audio system are off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 32 SEL-TEXT decrease/increase the level of treble output. 7. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) BASS SEL-TEXT TREB BASS SEL-TEXT TREB SEL-TEXT...
Page 33 Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until compression status is displayed. Press SEL-TEXT to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 34 11. On/Off/Volume: Push to turn on/off; turn to adjust the volume levels. Note: With the ignition and audio system off, you may press the volume control to momentarily view the clock. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) SEL-TEXT SEL-TEXT SEL-TEXT...
Page 35 • VOL: Press the up arrow to increase the volume or the down arrow to decrease the volume. • MODE: Press to cycle through AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped) modes. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 36: General Audio Information
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation. Don’t: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 37 Audio system warranty and service: Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 38: Climate Controls
4. Rear defroster control: Removes ice and fog from the rear window. Press to turn on/off. Refer to the rear window defrost section for more information. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) modes.
Page 39 Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. 14. Fan Speed: Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 40 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 41: Rear Console Climate Controls (If Equipped)
This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 42: Lights
3. Turn the headlamp switch to off. 4. Turn the ignition to on and then back to off. 5. Turn the headlamp switch to the autolamp position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn on. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 43 (DRL) System does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 44: Panel Dimmer Control
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 45 The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 46: Turn Signal Control
When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 47 Cornering lamp License plate lamp High-mount brakelamp - Stop** Luggage compartment lamp Map lamp Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system (SOR) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Lights Trade Number 9005 3457 AK 3156 K...
Page 48 5. Pull the bulb straight out. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Trade Number...
Page 49 Note: To ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cover and partially tighten the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right etc.) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Lights...
Page 50 Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace these bulbs. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 51 3. Install the lamp assembly on the trunk lid with two grommets, ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 52 2. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the assembly. 3. Install the new assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until it snaps in place. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 53: Driver Controls
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 54: Tilt Steering Wheel
Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 55: Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 56: Rear Center Console Features (If Equipped)
The rear radio/climate control feature can be locked out by pressing the 3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on. To enable the rear radio/climate controls, press the 3 and the 5 buttons again. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 57: Power Windows
To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’s) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 58: Interior Mirror
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 59 These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 60: Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 61 Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Press the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 62 You can also use the SET - control to operate the tap-down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 63: Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
In tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 64: Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure your transmitter matches the graphic in the procedure. HomeLink 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 65 (i.e. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 66 Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 67 For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 68 After being programmed for garage doors, the Car2U system transmitter can be programmed to operate security devices and home lighting systems. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 69 • Fixed code garage door openers were produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time. It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 70 Note: Do not program the Car2U system with the vehicle in the garage. Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. Firmly press the two outer Car2U system buttons for 1–2 seconds, then release. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 71 For example, you could assign the left-most button to the garage door, the center button to a security device, and the right-most button to another garage door opener. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 72 M M M M M M M M M M M M Down, off or – R R R R R R R L=left; M=middle; R=right 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 9 10 11 12...
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Page 74: Power Trunk (If Equipped)
The trunk will close with the next press of the interior trunk control or key fob button. WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the luggage compartment area before using the power trunk control. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 75: Interior Trunk Control
This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Security chapter. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 76: Fuel Door Release
Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 77: Locks And Security
• If the key is turned a second time to the unlock position within five seconds, all vehicle doors will unlock. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 78 30 seconds. Note: Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors, the hood, and the decklid are closed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 79: Childproof Door Locks
• Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 80: Interior Luggage Compartment Release
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 81: Remote Entry System
33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security 01070305/ARTEL/GABTEL CAZ/ENG/CA/04/11/1...
Page 82 Note: The interior lamps will turn off and the parklamps will flash, if all the closures (doors, trunk, hood) are closed. If any closure is not closed, the parklamps will not flash. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 83 • Turn the ignition to the on or start positions. • Wait two minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 84 SET control on the driver’s door panel . 3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 85 If the brake pedal is pressed at any time during this procedure, programming mode will be exited and the entire procedure must be repeated. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 86 • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dimmer panel control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 87: Securicode™ Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that was provided by your authorized dealer. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 88 NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously injured by a moving decklid. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 89: Anti-Theft System
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Page 90 Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579...
Page 91 Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position. The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 92 • If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 93: Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 94 • 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 the on position. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 95: Seating And Safety Restraints
Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. The head restraints can be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 96 • Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position. You can recline the seat back or bring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 97 To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, press the button, on either the driver or passenger side, to unlatch and open the lid. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 98 Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 99 Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 100 • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seat control is located on the driver’s or front passenger’s door. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 101 Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 102 • To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 103: Safety Restraints
The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 104 Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 105 Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 106 WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 107 Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 108 Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 109 In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 110 • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 111 If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is an 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 112 To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Then...
Page 113 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
Page 114 “I’d rather be thrown Not a good idea. People who are ejected clear” are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 115 Belt-Minder system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 116: Airbags
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 117 Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steering column assembly could result in severe injury or death in the event of a collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 118 (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 119 All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts. Ensure the child is properly restrained in an appropriate child seat or with the use of a booster. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 120 Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 121 (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag under certain conditions. The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 122 • If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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Page 124 The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 125 DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 126 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 127 • Two crash sensors located near the side of the vehicle. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 128 • The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 129: Safety Restraints For Children
Canada at 1–800–333–0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 130 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 131 If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) below by “X”...
Page 132 All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 133: Safety Seats For Children
If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 134 Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 135 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 136 Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 137 All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts. Ensure the child is properly restrained in an appropriate child seat or with the use of a booster. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 138 The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two (2) lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet (called the “seat bight”) and one (1) top tether anchor located behind that seating position. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 139 Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 140 Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 141 Once the child safety seat has been installed, using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 142 If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 143 Moving the child closer (a few centimeters or inches) to the center of the vehicle, but remaining in the same seating position, may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 144 • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 145 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 146 For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 147 WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 148: Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 149 • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 150: Inflating Your Tires
Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 151 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 152: Tire Care
For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 153 You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 154 If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 155 If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may be damaged (if equipped). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 156 Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 157 Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 158: Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall
You may find this information in your Owner’s Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 159 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Speed rating - mph (km/h)
Page 160 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 161 4. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 162 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 163: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
TPMS to continue to function properly. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 164 The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 165 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 166 Solid Warning Tire(s) Light under-inflated Spare tire in TPMS malfunction 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
Page 167 Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in use.
Page 168: Snow Tires And Chains
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 169 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 170 Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 171 The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 172 WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 173 GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 174 (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 175: Trailer Towing
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 176 • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 177 P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 178: Recreational Towing
(4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 179: Driving
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 180 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 181 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C), you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 182: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ethanol,...
Page 183 • Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 184: Brakes
ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 185 The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to the on position) until the parking brake is fully released. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving BRAKE BRAKE...
Page 186: Traction Control
The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 187 To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 188: Air Suspension
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 189: Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)
Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to accessory. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 190: Transmission Operation
To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Press the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 191 • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 192 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 193: Reverse Sensing System
6 mph (10 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds greater than 6 mph (10 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 194 3.1 feet (1 meter) to 5.7 feet (1.8 meters) 5.7 feet (1.8 meters) to 9 feet (2.8 meters) 9 feet (2.8 meters) to 13 feet (4 meters) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Warning Solid Fast beep...
Page 195 If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 196: Driving Through Water
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 197: Roadside Emergencies
• winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer.
Page 198: Hazard Flasher Control
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Page 199: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 200 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) COLOR...
Page 201 The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Starter relay coil Restraint control module (RCM), Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)
Page 202 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 7.5A 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Power decklid module (PDM), Overdrive cancel switch, Cluster, Compass module, LCM, Traction Control™ switch Door lock switch illumination, Heated seat switch illumination,...
Page 203 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 204 10A* 20A* 20A* 15A* 30A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 20A* 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Ignition switch Rear heated seats Powertrain control module (PCM) keep alive power and canister vent Fuel relay feed...
Page 205 40A** 20A** 30A** 20A** 30A** 20A** 20A** 20A** 30A** 20A** — 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Rear air suspension module (RASM) Stop lamp switch Lumbar, Fuel door Heated seats Not used...
Page 206: Changing The Tires
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 207 • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 208 • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 209 Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 210 3. Remove the spare tire and the jack. The jack could be located: • under the full size spare tire or • in the trunk, (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 213 11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Be sure to stow the jack properly in the holder bracket. 12. Turn on the air suspension switch. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 214: Wheel Lug Nut Torque
(1 square cm) sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface (1) with end of finger. DO NOT apply grease to lugnut/stud holes or wheel-to-brake surfaces. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft.
Page 215: Jump Starting
Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 216 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 217 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 218 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 219 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 220: 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 221 Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 222: Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction.
Page 223 • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 224: In California (U.s. Only)
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 225: The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program
Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 226: Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada
Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 227: Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 228: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 229: Cleaning
• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 230: Paint Chips
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 231: Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
• For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 232: Windows And Wiper Blades
• Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 233 Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 234: Leather Seats (If Equipped)
If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 235: Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.
Page 236: Service Recommendations
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 237: Opening The Hood
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the grille. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 238: Engine Compartment
4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil dipstick (access behind air tube) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Power distribution box 10. Battery 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 239: Windshield Washer Fluid
Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 240: Changing The Wiper Blades
2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 15 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 241 Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 242 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 243: Battery
It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 244 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 245: Engine Coolant
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) RECYCLE...
Page 246 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 247 The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 248 Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 249 If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 250 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) indicator light will illuminate.
Page 251: Fuel Filter
WARNING: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. WARNING: Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 252 “Fuel Ethanol.” To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, it may be equipped with a yellow fuel cap with the text “E85/Gasoline”, or check if there is a label on the fuel filler door. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 253 Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: 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. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 254 At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) or a CHECK FUEL CAP message comes...
Page 255 Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) or CHECK or CHECK FUEL light to turn on as well.
Page 256 Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 257: Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 258 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 259 • 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 Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 260: Emission Control System
• Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 261 This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) indicator, charging system...
Page 262 (OBD-II) description in this chapter. If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 263: Power Steering Fluid
H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 264: Brake Fluid
30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 265 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (150°F-170°F [66°C-77°C]). 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 266 Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 267: Air Filter(S)
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 268: Motorcraft Part Numbers
Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 4.6L V8 engine...
Page 269: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities
Maintenance and Specifications 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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Page 271 Maintenance and Specifications 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 272: Engine Data
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) Compression ratio Engine drivebelt routing 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 4.6L FFV V8 engine 87 octane 87 octane or ethanol (E-85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug Coil on plug 0.041–0.047 inch...
Page 273: Identifying Your Vehicle
Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 274: Transmission Code Designations
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4R75E) 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Code...
Page 275: Accessories
Accessories GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
Page 276 • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 277: Ford Esp Extended Service Plans
BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: •...
Page 278 • Wiper blades • Spark plugs (except California) • Clutch disc Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available...
Page 279 Ford Extended Service Plan 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 280: Index
...269 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ...269 refill capacities ...269 traction lok ...189 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Battery ...243 acid, treating emergencies ...243 jumping a disabled battery ...215 maintenance-free ...243 replacement, specifications ...268...
Page 281 Getting roadside assistance ...197 Getting the service you need ...222 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...227 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...226 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ...43 Defrost rear window ...41...
Page 282 ...257 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...251 Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...251, 255–256 Fuses ...199–200 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Garage door opener ...64 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...254 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...257...
Page 283 Load limits ...168 Locks childproof ...79 doors ...77 Lubricant specifications ...269 Lug nuts ...214 Lumbar support, seats ...98 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index Message center ...18–19 english/metric button ...22–23 system check button ...22 warning messages ...23 Mirrors ...58...
Page 284 ...108–111 for children ...129 lap belt ...108 Occupant Classification Sensor ...104 warning light and chime ...112 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ...138 Safety seats for children ...133 Safety Compliance Certification Label ...273...
Page 285 Traction-lok rear axle ...189 Transmission ...190 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...189 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...264 fluid, refill capacities ...269 2010 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index lubricant specifications ...269 Trunk ...80 remote release ...75, 83 Turn signal ...46...

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